Garmin Computers ... Advice

roflomusic

Greetings all.

I come seeking enlightenment. I currently use my iPhone5 for my GPS/cycloputing needs. But I'm looking to purchase a Garmin. Which one should I be looking into?

500
510
800
810

And why? I already have a Polar HR Strap, and a Wahoo Speed/Cadence sensor. Are these compatible with Garmin Products?

Thanks all.

wongataa

roflomusic wrote:

Greetings all.

I come seeking enlightenment. I currently use my iPhone5 for my GPS/cycloputing needs. But I'm looking to purchase a Garmin. Which one should I be looking into?

500
510
800
810

And why? I already have a Polar HR Strap, and a Wahoo Speed/Cadence sensor. Are these compatible with Garmin Products?

Thanks all.

Your sensors won't be compatible with the Garmins. You need ANT+ sensors to work with Garmin devices. the 5x0 devices don't have maps but do have breadcrumb navigation. The 8x0 devices have maps and full satnav navigation. That is the difference really. Do you want maps? Free maps are available so you don't have to buy the Garmin ones.

Wrath Rob

If you don't need the Bluetooth capabilities of the 510 and 810 then get the 500 or 800. If you would like full navigation, get the 800. Otherwise get the 500. Note that the 800 and 500 are now coming down in price with the 810 and 510 out. I think the Wahoo sensor uses the LE Bluetooth standard, so if the 810/510 can use that then you might be able to re-use the speed/cadence sensor. TBH, I rarely look at cadence and you don't need the speed sensor unless you spend a lot of time in tunnels.

Whatever you do, get one. I've had mine for 3 years and its been the single best piece of bike related kit that I've bought in that time.