Garmin Edge 500 -- ? re: cadence sensor package

[Blueberry]

Yes it is...I've looked at his reviews for other Garmin devices in the past. He is thorough! Though he doesn't really specify whether the Edge 500s that are not part of a package will still work with the accessories--I assume they would, though.

Oh - I didn't mean to imply he answered your question - just that he's a treasure trove of more than you ever wanted to know

The Edge 500 will work with Ant + accessories - so if you already have a sensor, you're good. The Edge 200 (which looks exactly the same) will not because it doesn't have Ant + built in.

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Ahhh...OK, that's what I thought. I wasn't sure if the ones they didn't bundle with accessories were like the Forerunner 205 vs. 305 where the former has no wireless capabilities.

I think I know what I'm asking for for Mother's Day. My 305's strap is really wearing from all of the on-and-off the bike it gets.

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And a Google search of Garmin's forums supports that suspicion.

[OakLeaf]

Yes, it's all the same. The HR strap that was bundled with my 705 is the same one I use with my 310XT. I'm on my second (never bundled) footpod and my third cadence sensor (the original one was bundled, Garmin warrantied the other two, and what they sent me was the same package you might get if you were buying it for a non-bundled set). I've also paired the cadence sensor with the 310 and used it a few times.

The cadence sensor comes with both its magnets. The wheel sensor pickup arm adjusts separately from the body of the sensor, so with a little fiddling you should be able to get it close enough to read both magnets, regardless of your frame geometry. You can place the body either above or below the chainstay, whichever gets it positioned right to read both.

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The cadence sensor comes with both its magnets. The wheel sensor pickup arm adjusts separately from the body of the sensor, so with a little fiddling you should be able to get it close enough to read both magnets, regardless of your frame geometry. You can place the body either above or below the chainstay, whichever gets it positioned right to read both.

Yup, I've never had issues with my cadence sensor and magnets. My kid's unit is a Cateye, I think. That unit is much less adjustable, unfortunately.

I think I'm definitely going to give the Edge 500 a go. It makes so much more sense than constantly strapping my FR 305 on and off the bike (I am not fond of the quick release set-up for that--it's bulky and uncomfortable on my wrist and I don't think it's very secure on the bike end, either).

[Maye]

Oh - I didn't mean to imply he answered your question - just that he's a treasure trove of more than you ever wanted to know

The Edge 500 will work with Ant + accessories - so if you already have a sensor, you're good. The Edge 200 (which looks exactly the same) will not because it doesn't have Ant + built in.

Yes, my brother in law uses the Edge with the Wahoo HRM and speed/cadence combo since they have the Ant+ sensors.

Zoom: I'm planning to suggest my husband to gift me an Edge 500 for mothers day

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Zoom: I'm planning to suggest my husband to gift me an Edge 500 for mothers day

I have great ideas, sometimes!

[ehirsch83]

I have an Edge 500 and just use the GPS measurements for speed and cadence.

It is all pretty accurate and no real need to go buy the additional sensors

[OakLeaf]

How do you get cadence from the GPS??

[ehirsch83]

How do you get cadence from the GPS??

Wow. remind me not to post after working a 13+hour work day after a hard ride that morning and getting only 5 hours of sleep!!

Just realized I posted that. I get speed from the GPS but I get cadence from my power tap.

lol! I do not function on a lack of sleep apparently

[Maye]

I have great ideas, sometimes!

Zoom!! Thanks for the idea!! So, I got the Edge 500 today from my hubby/daughter. Mothers day present!! Keep the miles coming

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Zoom!! Thanks for the idea!! So, I got the Edge 500 today from my hubby/daughter. Mothers day present!! Keep the miles coming

What a cool gift! I assume this is what I am getting, too, but someone waited too long to order it, so I don't have it yet. He's totally in the doghouse for so many reasons, this Mother's Day.

[Maye]

What a cool gift! I assume this is what I am getting, too, but someone waited too long to order it, so I don't have it yet. He's totally in the doghouse for so many reasons, this Mother's Day.

Men!! In the doghouse it shall remain

[azfiddle]

I think this thread already answered my question but...

I have a 2 1/2 year old Garmin 305, w/ HRM and cadence sensor. However, the battery is rapidly losing its ability to hold a charge. So to confirm- if I get the Edge 500 w/o new accessories, I could use the old 305 accessories, right?

As far as I can tell, the battery in the 305 is not intended to be replaceable (although there does seem to be a way to do it if you're more electronically talented than I am). I would be happy to find a way to extend the life of the 305 rather than spend the $$ for a new device.

Any thoughts on this?