Garmin Forerunner

SimonSteer
SimonSteer Posts: 45
edited June 2012 in Road buying advice
Am looking to but a GPS device partly for my bike and also to share with my wife who runs, so have decided on this range. The problem is which one? Finances are tight so I want the cheapest I can get away with. Not that interested in heart rate monitor but cadence could be useful. The 310xt looks like the best, but I can get an old model 305 for around £100, but would a 405 / 110 be better? I guess its the Strava capability that i am most interested in.

Many thanks

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  • wreckedmyklein
    wreckedmyklein Posts: 62
    I use a 305 with cadence sensor and it's fully Strava compatible. Only minor issue is its slow to find the signal sometimes and grade is inaccurate.
    Over 50mph on Malaucene descent
  • hodge68
    hodge68 Posts: 162
    +1 for 305 :)
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  • FSR_XC
    FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
    The biggest differences between the 305 & 310 are you can swim in the 310 and you can connect a power meter

    The 305 does more than most people ever use.
    Stumpjumper FSR 09/10 Pro Carbon, Genesis Vapour CX20 ('17)Carbon, Rose Xeon CW3000 '14, Raleigh R50

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  • niblue
    niblue Posts: 1,387
    I'm another 305 user and can confirm it's a great bit of kit for the cash. I use mine for cycling and running (with shoe and bike cadence sensors) and also upload results to Strava from it.
  • rollemynot
    rollemynot Posts: 436
    I have just ordered a 410 inc HR from amazon for only £135 posted, I will review next week............oh and the cadence sensor for only £30. Bargain methinks
  • SimonSteer
    SimonSteer Posts: 45
    The only issue I could see that persuades me to a 305 / 310 instead of the 405 is that the 305 / 310 seem to have a larger screen therefore better on the bike....although i haven't seen either in the flesh
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    One thing in favour of the 310xt is that you can buy a QR bike mount for it which allows the head unit to be mounted on bars/stem without the strap. The head unit just twists back into the watch strap if you want to use it on your wrist. Having a watch strapped to your bars looks pretty sh!t IMO.
    More problems but still living....
  • avoidingmyphd
    avoidingmyphd Posts: 1,154
    The 305 is perfect unless you have a powermeter.
    You can get a Quick Release kit for it: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=52426
    The 310xt only adds stuff you don't need.
    The 405 is a running watch. It doesn't have the cycling functions of the 305.
    I have used them all, and for the needs you describe, it's really a very easy decision. It's the best and the cheapest option.
  • SimonSteer
    SimonSteer Posts: 45
    Thanks for the great replies. I have ordered the 305 :o)

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