Garmin Edge 500 -- ? re: cadence sensor package

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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).