Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor) Review
I like the unit, but Garmin is just confounding. The unit itself is nice. Only missing feature, for me, is that it does not tell me the current temperature. But I was blown away by all of the data that you can get from it.
Oh yeah, there's so much data that I am disappointed in how limited the unit's views are. They give me a standard data view, but you only get 1 page. What I'd like is the ability to create 1 or more pages and then as I am riding I should be able to cycle between them. You can already cycle between data / map / elevation - but I want multiple data pages (2 would do it for me).
As for Garmin - man what a confusing mess. They have so many software options (Base Camp, Training Center, Map Source, and website Garmin Connect). But the biggest complaint I have is the maps. I get that the maps are their bread and butter, but it is very confusing as to how and what to purchase, and in what form factor. Also, very bummed that I have to spend 0 every time I want the map updated for the unit (I have the Citi Nav North America SDcard as well as the Great Lakes 24K Topo card).
All in all, however, I say thumbs-up.
Oh, and I am using heart rate monitor and cadence sensor - all works goods.
Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor) Features
- GPS-Enabled Cycle Computer
- Sunlight-Readable Color Display
- Features A High-Sensitivity Receiver That Holds A Signal Under Trees & Near Tall Buildings
- Automatically Measures Speed, Distance, Time, Calories Burned, Altitude, Climb & Descent
- Microsd Card(Tm) Slot For Adding Map Detail & Storing Workouts, Courses & Saved Rides
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Price : $595.82
Offer Price : $414.06
Overviews
GARMIN Edge 705 Speed/ Cade Outdoor Fitness GPS. Wherever you go, you can bring it on with the Garmin Edge 705 navigating trainer. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn by turn directions, power data /from ANT plus Sport enabled third party power meters/ the works. Even share your data with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. All wireless with a color display, this is no ordinary cycle computer.
Customer Review
Edge 605 good map but NOT detailed enough - m. fung - new york, ny usa
I purchased the Garmin Edge 605 solely to use on city street navigation via bike/walk. I even purchased the optional City Navigator North America NT CD to map out a route and follow it. BUT the detailing of the streets on the Edge 605 does not include all the streets. For example on my own neighborhood, it only shows street names and actual street routes that are 2 way and multi-lane streets. Their were several streets not shown that are one way streets. If I am riding my bike in some vacation area, how am I suppose to know where to go if it only gives my 40-50% of the street names that I can visually follow on the Edge 605 screen. This is very disappointing. I also own the Garmin nuvi 350 for my car and love it. It shows me all the street names and street routes on the screen. Why can't the Garmin Edge 605 be the same.
not as advertised - Jdsalin -
There is no reason to buy the 705 unless you plan to then spend another 0 on maps. The "navigational" features on this GPS would maybe be impressive if it was 1492. But if you already know what continent you are on, then the satellite/basemap is useless. So you can either get the 305, and save several hundred dollars, or be prepared to send Garmin more money before the device will perform any of the functions that the 305 cannot perform. Then, the 705 seems pretty cool. Wherever you are, you can press a couple buttons, and the Garmin will give turn by turn directions back home. As for the performance monitoring, it is also nice. I don't have a basis of comparison. I suppose other cheaper models do the same thing, but the 705 lets you race against a virtual partner. Then you can download your results to your pc. You can also download your maps everyday so you can keep track of your daily routes, distance, cadence, speed, climb, heart rate. Overall, Garmin is just pushing their margins too hard. The maps should be free. They are no better than google maps, which I can access for free. You buy a navigational device, but it doesn't navigate. Then, if you follow the directions to install the Garmin on the bike, it instructs you to orient the Garmin towards the sky to get a good feed from the satellite. I did that, went for a ride, and realized it was impossible to then see the Garmin when it was installed at that angle. But Garmin only includes enough zip ties in the box for one installation. So if you get it wrong the first time, then you're out of luck. The ties probably cost Garmin 10 cents. But I called them to ask for more. I suggested they put them in the box with the maps that I ordered. They wanted me to pay 13 dollars for replacement ties. You also have to use the ties to install the cadence and speed magnets, which have to be placed PERFECTLY in order to function properly. So if you get that wrong, then I suppose they want you to pay them 13 dollars to try again. If you beg them, they might send 2 backup ties for free. But they should just include them in the first place. Again, they cost maybe 10 cents. They also skimp on the instructions that would lead you to faulty instillations. In order to get an actual user's manual, which has full installation instructions and instructions for using the device, you have to install a disk on your pc, that directs you to a website, where you can download a user's manual.
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