Which Computer??

pechacheli
pechacheli Posts: 184
edited April 2012 in Road buying advice
I'm looking to buy a cycle specific computer with GPS that provides the usual functions as well as being able to upload a route and then see it on screen.

I've been looking at the Garmin 500 as I already have the HR / Cadence add on's plus the size is compact to site on the stem. Can anyone offer any opinions on how good / bad it is?

Are there any other brands / computers that might be worth a look?

Thanks in advance.

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    The Garmin is very good.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • pechacheli
    pechacheli Posts: 184
    after a bit of digging i'm now tempted by the 800!!

    is there a notable difference which is worth the extra dollars?
  • rpd_steve
    rpd_steve Posts: 361
    Yes. The 500 will log your route so you can look at it later, the 800 is more like a sat-nav - you can set a route on the PC or 800 itself and it wil give you step by step directions and map.

    Its also touchscreen.

    £326 @ halfords with speed, cadance, HR sensor and full EU road maps.

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