Mio cyclo 505HC/303HC

doubletrouble

Hi, does anyone on here use any of these units?

I'm thinking of buying one and wondered if anyone had any feedback on them

Regards

Jeff

dpGoose

I have the 505. I like it. It is simple to use but on the odd occasion chooses some questionable routes. It once tried to send me the wrong way down a slip road onto the A6 dual carriage way. And another time through a muddy track by a field. I did make sure I updated the relevant sections on open street maps (or whatever it uses) but have not had any updates upload to the mio since then so I guess it would still make the same mistakes. On a couple of occasions it has not alerted me to an upcoming turn believing the road to just continue. Again these are probably more map errors than the mio itself. It's not a great problem though as I ride on my own and don't care if I have to turn back.

The initial update did take some time to complete as it had to download about 6GB.

I love the surprise me function that will generate some random routes of a specified distance. It has helped me discover new roads I had never considered taking before.

There are plenty of data fields to choose from and a few screen layouts too. Wifi sync to mio share and on to strava straight from the unit works brilliantly. I can't compare it to a garmin edge but it's much easier than my garmin forerunner ever was with its random locking up.

I paid about £230 at halford a few months back without the HR strap or sensors.

Even with the odd routing issues I am still happy with it and would get another.

doubletrouble

Nice one, im looking at one with HR strap, sensors and a free, thrown in, out front mount for £250

mousorgan

I've a 305HC and it's great apart from a couple of things - screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight and no WiFi. Looks like both these are sorted with the 505 so I don't think you'd be disappointed.

One word of warning which I guess will apply to the 505 is that Mac support is a bit flaky to say the least. For updates and access to the MioShare web site, I access through Windows using Parallels with IE. Firefox and Chrome don't seem reliable.

DeEmBe

I have a 305 with the cadence and HR sensors, I've never had a Garmin or any other so whilst I can't compare I can say that the Mio is everything I need as a leisure/sportive rider and it's dead simple to use.

I agree that the screen is a tad difficult to read in the sunlight but other than that it's a great piece of kit and excellent value for money, I paid £149 for the 305. I would cerrtainly buy a Mio device again, which I suppose is the litmus test.

kennygalbraith

I'm looking at the Mio Cyclo 505 and currently have the Garmin 500, I kike the look of the navigation on the Mio.
Where's the best site for a deal?

doubletrouble

cheers for all the replies, the best price i have found on the net is here

http://www.box.co.uk/Mio_Cyclo_505HC_UK ... tAodAUAAAA

505HC £250 and the 303HC £180

Anyone know what the advantages are of the 505 over the 303?

Downward

Update time.

V4.0 top features

• Improved title bar with clear overview of the sensors connected

• Improved profiles of the connected sensors

• When the connection is being made, the activated sensor icons will be blinking

• Sensors will be linked to an unique profile

• Unwanted sensors will not be picked up anymore

• Support of Di2 on ANT+ devices (Di2 Wireless unit required)

• The “Where am I” function allows you to display your current GPS location with the coordinates info

• Unexpected traffic event can be avoided via the detour button on the map screen

• Support of different map schemes

• Improved MTB route calculation

• Display % of unpaved roads in a Surprise Me route for MTB

• Odometer added in history which provides details on your rides whether they are recorded or not

• Improved File sharing possibilities. Sending and receiving of a track can be activated manually

• Page sliding – allowing to swipe with finger to move to other screen

• Improved track navigation

• When changing the route settings, the track will be recalculated

• Able to select tracks based on the closest distance

• Add message in Main menu when device is locked

• Improved visibility when following a route over unpaved roads

• Only the arrows of the selected route will be visible when navigating to a Surprise Me route

• Able to select position on map or enter coordinates for home address

• Allow navigation to the centre of a post code

• Streets are shown on higher zoom level





For Cyclo 500/505 only

• Support of bluetooth HR & SAC sensors

• Music & Message icon will be available when connected to Phone

• Connects your iPhone or Android phone to Mio Cyclo allowing you to view who is calling or reading an SMS

• If connected with headset+Microphone (wired or BT) a call can be answered

• Allow you to control your music

• Allow you to check your playlist (iPhone only)

• When you are connected to an Android phone, an SMS can be sent to a contact with the exact location using the “Where am I” function.

• Voice instructions can be provided when connected to Android phone and a Bluetooth headset





For Cyclo 505 only

• Get corresponding resistance when connected to Elite digital Qubo, Tacx Bushido or Tacx Genius during indoor navigation using Surprise Me, navigation A-B or track

• Improved ANT+ powermeter supporting Quarq, SRM, Cyclops and Stages





Note: For Android phone users, the CycloSmart application is required for your Cyclo device to communicate with your Android phone.

The application is available on Google Play.