Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps)

Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) 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, Speed/Cadence Sensor, and SD Card with Street Maps) Features

• GPS-enabled cycle computer
• Sunlight-readable color display
• Features a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings
• Automatically measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, and climb and descent
• microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses, and saved rides

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Price : $709.07

Offer Price : $529.97

Overviews

Garmin has really upped the ante on the entire cycling computercategory with it's new gps-enabled navigator/computer, the 705. This is a true navigational aid with full-color maps and turn-by-turn directions in addition to advanced route-planning and saving capabilities. On top of that, the 705 adds heart rate and cadence monitors, a barometric altimeter, and wireless capability that lets you share routes and workout data with other riders instantly. Sleek and waterproof, with a 2.2-inch color screen that lets you customize what data you see and how you see it, these two devices help make the most of every ride.

The 705 comes in three different models. The basic model comes with a heart-rate monitor. You can also get models that add the speed/cadence sensor.

The Edge 305 Screen (actual size) The larger color screen (actual size) on the Edge 705 shows you your surroundings more clearly and supports real turn-by-turn navigation.

The Power Of Location-Based Data
Anyone who has used Garmin's original Edge 205 or 305 already understands the power that attaching location data to traditional measurements like distance, speed, time, calories burned, and heart rate can provide. Knowing exactly where you worked hardest, rode fastest (or most slowly) lets you tailor your workouts to improve to improve your riding skills for specific distances, conditions, and types of terrain. It gives a complete picture of how you interact with every portion of your ride.

Altitude is recorded using a barometric altimeter for the Edge 705. This accurate altitude data makes it much easier for cyclists to match their altitude profile with their speed, cadence, and heart rate during post-ride analysis.

A First-Rate Bike Computer
The 705 also track your heart rate, cadence, power (from optional ANT + Sport-enabled third-party power meters), climb and descent. Other nifty features include the following.

• Virtual Partner lets you race a virtual competitor over a specified distance and speed.
• Courses let you race against a previously recorded workout, so you can compare your current and past performances over the same ride.
• Auto Pause pauses the timer when you slow down or stop and resumes when you speed up again, so you can focus on your ride.
• Customizable computer screen shows up to eight different data fields. The user may customize the display for the size and placement of the data. 
• Program alerts to sound if the user strays outside the range of speed, heart rate or cadence values. Alerts can also indicate when a set amount of time or distance has passed.
• Auto Lap automatically starts a new lap each time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance
• Click stick helps users navigate through the various options.

Full-Featured Navigation
No more scratch paper paper-clipped to your handlebars. In addition to their cycling computer functions, The Edge 705 provides the same robust navigation as Garmin's vehicle navigators, with turn-by-turn spoken directions (turn left in 500 yards) and a 2.2-inch (diagonal) color display that shows maps in great detail.

Both devices come pre-loaded with a built-in basemap, and a MicroSD card slot you can use to load new maps or store workout, course and ride data. Garmin has lots of street and topographic maps available for purchase and you can download courses and rides from Garmin or other riders at the Garmin Connect website.

Both feature a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings and have a click stick for easy screen navigation. 

Connectivity and "ANT + Sport"
One of Garmin's most ambitious decisions has been to approach fitness devices as a total platform with their "ANT + Sport" connectivity system. All of Garmin's new fitness devices, including the Edge 705, the Forerunner 50 heart rate monitor watches, will interface wirelessly with any devices that are compatible wiht the "ANT + Sport" protocol, including devices from other manufacturers. Currently, Garmin the devices will pair with power meter from SRM or Quarq to measure power – torque and cadence for each leg at the pedals – which is often cited as a true indicator of an efficient ride. It's unclear what other manufacturers will buy into the ANT + Sport platform, but this kind of open connectivity with products from other companies offers a great deal of potential flexibility.

The wireless function also makes it easy to connect one Edge unit to another to share rides, courses and workout data.

Heart Rate and Cadence Monitors
The Edge 705 heart rate monitor uses a robust wireless technology that eliminates cross-talk and interference and delivers real-time heart rate data exclusively to the user’s device. This data is stored with each track point for post-workout analysis. The Edge 705 with speed/cadence sensor incorporates a self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor that mounts to the rear chain stay of the bicycle.

Be Part of A Community
In 2007, Garmin acquired Motion-based, the largest shared repository of customer-generated gps-based routes, courses and maps. This was a significant move for Garmin to support the gps user community and bring a wealth of route options to gps users. With a simple connection to your computer, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect our new, one-stop site for data analysis an sharing.

You can also upload to optional Garmin Training Center software for further analysis. Garmin Training Center stores large quanities of workout and ride data. Some of the things you can do are

• Review your workout data, including pace/speed, distance, time, calories burned; and if available, heart rate, cadence and detailed elevation.
• View a detailed graph of your workout data, plotted over time or distance.
• View a map of your workout that shows the exact path you traveled.
• Categorize your workout history according to type of activity.
• Review previous workouts, which are saved by day and week.
• Create customized workouts with specific goals and rest intervals. Then send them to your fitness device.*
• Schedule workouts for a specific day with calendar.
• Get custom workout templates designed by the experts at TrainingPeaks.com

What's In The Box
Edge 705 gps-enabled cycling computer, heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor, City Navigator for U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico street map, bike mounts, AC charger, USB cable, Owner's manual on CD-ROM, Quick reference guide.

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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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