Garmin Edge with GPS

jeannot18

Which one should I get? Looking to get a second one, i want cadence too (which i think most of them do anyway). I was looking also at the MIO Cyclo 505. I obviously don't want to spend a fortune. Would a 705 suffice to my needs (Cadence, plotting route a necessity)
Thanks
J

DiscoBoy

I would recommend either a garmin 800 or a mio 305.

Garmins have a bigger following, and you can get maps for free.

The mio is a fair bit cheaper (under 200 with HR and cadence) and the screen is supposed to be better.

StillGoing

jeannot18 wrote:

Which one should I get? Looking to get a second one, i want cadence too (which i think most of them do anyway). I was looking also at the MIO Cyclo 505. I obviously don't want to spend a fortune. Would a 705 suffice to my needs (Cadence, plotting route a necessity)
Thanks
J

A 705 will do exactly what you want. It does mapping, elevation, cadence, speed, heart rate etc. The only thing with it is you will need to plug it into a computer to uplaod rides and download courses/routes. As you can get them cheaper than a comparable 800/810/1000, I'd say go for it.

jeannot18

philthy3 wrote:

jeannot18 wrote:

Which one should I get? Looking to get a second one, i want cadence too (which i think most of them do anyway). I was looking also at the MIO Cyclo 505. I obviously don't want to spend a fortune. Would a 705 suffice to my needs (Cadence, plotting route a necessity)
Thanks
J

A 705 will do exactly what you want. It does mapping, elevation, cadence, speed, heart rate etc. The only thing with it is you will need to plug it into a computer to uplaod rides and download courses/routes. As you can get them cheaper than a comparable 800/810/1000, I'd say go for it.

Thanks, it's what i thought, just would have to find a decent one
J

StillGoing

Try Handtec. They have ones returned from front line retailers. These are new devices that have just been superseded by more modern versions.

jeannot18

philthy3 wrote:

Try Handtec. They have ones returned from front line retailers. These are new devices that have just been superseded by more modern versions.

Thanks, though the prices are a bit stiff
J

dag_on_a_bike

Don't rule out the Bryton Rider 60. Replaced my old 705 with one and absolutely no regrets (especially as it was about £200 cheaper than the equivalent Garmin device)

jeannot18

DAG on a bike wrote:

Don't rule out the Bryton Rider 60. Replaced my old 705 with one and absolutely no regrets (especially as it was about £200 cheaper than the equivalent Garmin device)

They don't easy to get hold of, and price wise they come level with the competition unless you know a shop that sell them cheaper. Thanks anyway
J

dag_on_a_bike

I ordered mine from France...£251 incl. European maps, HRM & speed/cadence sensor (incl. p&p) and it was delivered within 48 hours even though the order was placed on a Sunday.