GPS advice

datpat64

After going through half a dozen cycle computers (the longest lasting being the Cateye Strada) I've decided to upgrade to a GPS system.

Been looking at Garmin 500 as i don't really need the mapping feature, but was owndering how other contributors have got on with this. I've read nothing but good reports and i think it's the one I'm going to go for unless there are any reasons you lot know not to ?

Biggest appeal is I can use it on any bike, but have differing reports around the cadence sensor. Advice appreciated

Garz

Just received mine yesterday and took it out for a spin today. Impressed so far but yet to hammer out all it's features so I will get back to you. 8)

datpat64

Cheers Garz. Sure it will be tickety boo bu tlet me know mate

StillGoing

I have a 705 and although not a 500, I've not experienced any problems with the cadence sensor. Garmin are renowned for being over optimistic with their calorie counter feature, but that's all I've heard.

rich164h

I've never had a problem with the candence sensor either, Indeed it's hard to think what problem you could have that aren't just down to how you fit it. There's only one button on it to reset it and everything else is automatic.

redvision

i have a 500. love it! had it for the past 3 months and the only issue i have had is from a couple of bizarre heart-rate readings (but this happens with all hrms from time to time). cadence is simple to set up and very useful.

fantastic value for money.

amaferanga

I believe that there's a glitch in the latest firmware release on the Edge 500 that means its not using the speed sensor properly (see the Garmin forums for more info), but it doesn't appear to be a problem for everyone and I'm sure Garmin will sort it for the next firmware release.