I just googled the term "Garmin 500 not calculating calories" and got a page full of the same complaints. Many forums, including Garmin's, have posts that address this issue so it's not just us. What I did read is that Garmin is aware of the issue and they will be coming out with a firmware upgrade to fix it soon. All I can say is just keep upgrading your Garmin when there is a firmware upgrade and see if it fixes the problem. Everything else on the 500 works great and I'm pleased with the computer in every other aspect.
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05-04-2011, 04:02 AM #1
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05-04-2011, 05:21 AM #2
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I mostly don't use the HR strap with my 500 because it gets irritating sometimes. But I've noticed that the 500 overestimates the calories burned, IMO, on a ride without the use of the strap. I was on the North Branch Trail this past Saturday, finished a 60 mile ride, and burned something like 3300 calories in 3 hours. No real climbing. My avg speed was 18mph. Even at 175, I think that's overestimating.
I've just learned that it's a loose gauge of calories burned.2009 Blue RD-1/White Selle Italia Max Flite Gel
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