Bike Computer or Bike Apps on Iphone

[hebe]

I have a Garmin Dakota 20. It's not a cycling specific gadget like the Edge range, but I already had it, and it gives me speed/distance/elevation metrics and mapping if I'm lost. I can download routes to it and upload my metrics from it. It did take a while for me to get the hang of it, and I had to download better maps, but I'm now happy enough with it that it can go onto the handlebars and my smartphone (when it arrives) can go into the pannier for emergencies.

[OakLeaf]

A couple of years ago Mr. Sz got me the Edge as a gift, which I love, because it has even more data, but alas, it doesn't have the HR (since I have the 305).

You can pair the HR strap that came with your Forerunner, to the Edge. I use the same strap with both my devices.

[Maye]

Now that I have a Garmin Edge 500 I will share my experience of using it versus the iPhone. I will ride today and let you know my thoughts later.

[freednerd]

I love Endomondo...you can set it to automatically pause (which is really useful in traffic, etc.) so that it does not affect your time as much. I actually paid the $4 for the paid version (but the free version is great too) because it will give you goals, etc. It even uploads your info to the web automatically and you can see the route you traveled. I have a cell phone holder I bought at my LBS and just keep it attached to my bar in the middle..it works great!

[szsz]

You can pair the HR strap that came with your Forerunner, to the Edge. I use the same strap with both my devices.

No way! Really? OK -- off to Garmin support pages. Thank you!