Thinking of treating myself
suzyb
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It's my birthday next week and I've had a busy couple of weeks working to a ridiculous deadline (which I will hopefully soon be getting paid for) so I'm thinking of treating myself to a Garmin Edge 500.
I really shouldn't though as my car insurance has just been renewed. I don't suppose anyone is going to try and talk me out of it.
I really shouldn't though as my car insurance has just been renewed. I don't suppose anyone is going to try and talk me out of it.
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Don't do it!!
I do prefer maps myself. Never been lured to the dark arts of GPS, or iPhone yet......
Just a simple bike computer, a map and a good pair of eyes."Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"0 -
Anyone see 'The Great Outdoors' on BBC4? A very funny scene with a walker walking along through stunning countryside, eyes down on her GPS, with a bossy female voice instructing, "In 200 yards turn left".1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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Maybe it's me, but I don't especially see the point of the 500.
GPS data seems a bit odd for speed/cadence/HR/altitude.
It is a very pretty piece of kit, but I don't get it over say, a Polar S710.0 -
I'd save up for a 705, as for the car insurance, I'd sell the car0
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I thought I'd get nothing but encouragement here lol
The main reason I was thinking of getting a Garmin was to follow mapped out routes on the MTB. I'm too unfit to end up taking massive detours because I'm lost but I can't afford a 705 (and probably wont ever be able to).
Plus I believe you can make training plans and download them to the 500 which may help me actually "train" and not just pedal along however I feel like (which is better than nothing but not really helping get me any fitter).
I guess I shall just save my money instead then.0 -
Ignore the luddites :P
I like mine. You can download courses and get directions. It's just not got the map view.
More starters info here:
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Depends on what motivates you.
Getting fitter is hard. It is not always fun, it hurts, it takes ages, and it still hurts.
I have found this year lots of small goals, that progress have helped immensely.
First it was to do 400 miles in a month, then 500. This month it is 1,000 and I never thought I would get near it! Timewise have battled down time for commute in, measuring it at least once a week. Record now at 24.30, started at 32.20 last year.
Last year I did cyle tourning and did 40 odd miles a day, staying in B&B's that hurt. This year I have built up to 90+ with full panniers and camping gear, still hurts, but not as much.
On the MTB runs I am all over the shop, front, back, checking on people, encouraging newbies as well as showing others where to go. Bloody knackering!
I have lost nearly 2st since February, feel so much stronger and fitter, and just love my riding."Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"0 -
If the 705 is too pricey, what about the Dakota 20? £189 at Handtec, plus £11 for a bar mount. Free UK mapping from http://talkytoaster.info/ukmaps.htm0
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Being able to actually read a map (and annoyingly being sent on a map reading course for my Marine Cadet modules :x ) I stick with a good old piece of paper and a sense of adventure rather than a electronic item with no soul.Officers don't run, it's undignified and panics the men0
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NGale wrote:Being able to actually read a map (and annoyingly being sent on a map reading course for my Marine Cadet modules :x ) I stick with a good old piece of paper and a sense of adventure rather than a electronic item with no soul.
I should hope you're not using anything carbon or rubber tyres on your bike. Work of the devil I tell you, not like the wooden bikes with stone wheels that have got soul.0 -
I'd say do it Or at least, treat yourself (no idea if the Garmin is any good or not).
I just got my yearly pay spine increase, so had an extra £40 on my pay slip this week. Already gone on some Planet X track hubs which were half price in their saleFCN Daily commute = 11
FCN Fixie commute = 50 -
Wallace1492 wrote:Depends on what motivates you.
I know it takes time to build fitness but it is darn frustrating.
Maybe I could try treating myself to liposuction instead. Bound to make going uphill a bit easier0 -
suzyb wrote:It's my birthday next week and I've had a busy couple of weeks working to a ridiculous deadline (which I will hopefully soon be getting paid for) so I'm thinking of treating myself to a Garmin Edge 500.
I really shouldn't though as my car insurance has just been renewed. I don't suppose anyone is going to try and talk me out of it.
Happy birthday for next week!0 -
suzyb wrote:Wallace1492 wrote:Depends on what motivates you.
I know it takes time to build fitness but it is darn frustrating.
I do know how frustrating it is. I do get the buzz while on the bike...... and a real good feel good after. Nowt wrong with being behind, we have some folk that are slow, but am so happy they keep coming back as I love encouraging them. I try and make sure they don't feel guilty and it has been great to see their progress. OK, they are still a bit slower, but getting faster and more proficient on the trails.
Stick with it, maybe pop out north sometime and see what we are all about."Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"0 -
Happy birthday for next week SuzyB. Buy whatever you want. I'm not qualified to suggest anything in the Garmin world as I'm still using my Garmin Forerunner 101
As for fitness. It remains hard no matter how fit you get, but the buzz makes it so worthwhile............................ and the 'relaxed' approach to what goes into your mouth (ie chips, fryups etc - energy giving) but I didn't tell you that 8)0 -
NGale wrote:Being able to actually read a map (and annoyingly being sent on a map reading course for my Marine Cadet modules :x ) I stick with a good old piece of paper and a sense of adventure rather than a electronic item with no soul.
LOL at the thought of a piece of paper (or, indeed, anything, but that's a different discussion) having "soul".0 -
I think the 500 is the one to get IMHO. No maps, (so any comments about pieces of paper are entirely irrelevant here! - I'm talking to you NGale ) but you can programme 'crumb trails' to follow.
The other Garmins are bulky in comparison and I can't see the maps are that important most of the time (unless maybe continental touring) so their absence wouldn't bother me.
I will be getting a 500 but I can't find a good deal on the neutral coloured ones anywhere. Driving me mad!Faster than a tent.......0 -
Wallace1492 wrote:
Last year I did cyle tourning and did 40 odd miles a day, staying in B&B's that hurt. This year I have built up to 90+ with full panniers and camping gear, still hurts, but not as much.
Did they have dungeons? or just lumpy beds?0 -
PBo wrote:Wallace1492 wrote:
Last year I did cyle tourning and did 40 odd miles a day, staying in B&B's that hurt. This year I have built up to 90+ with full panniers and camping gear, still hurts, but not as much.
Did they have dungeons? or just lumpy beds?
Rooms with a view:
"Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"0 -
What about the Garmin 800?
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Il Principe wrote:What about the Garmin 800?
looks lovely
will they be bringing out an updated version of 500 as im looking to purchase shortly0 -
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suzyb wrote:andy83 wrote:Il Principe wrote:What about the Garmin 800?
looks lovely
yea true, i cant justify paying for the 705 or 800 just to have to pay loads more for the maps when i actually like getting lost, hence swaying to towards the 5000 -
andy83 wrote:suzyb wrote:andy83 wrote:Il Principe wrote:What about the Garmin 800?
looks lovely
yea true, i cant justify paying for the 705 or 800 just to have to pay loads more for the maps when i actually like getting lost, hence swaying to towards the 500
Edit: review of the 800 now on the front page of the site: http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/g ... view-274940 -
suzyb wrote:andy83 wrote:Il Principe wrote:What about the Garmin 800?
looks lovely
Drool...
http://gbr.garmin.com/edge800/edge800.html0