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At least one dishonest Amazon vendor (Buy Accessories) is selling overhauled/refurbished units as new. Play it safe and only buy from Amazon itself.Other than that, it looks great; have not used it yet. Buy a USB emergency battery charger for longer trips. APC has several good ones:http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=314&ISOCountryCode=us
This is the second Edge 205 I have purchased for my wife. The first one quit taking a charge after about 1.5 years and to maintain domestic bliss I bought another for her. She really likes it and uses it on her rides several times a week. The biggest drawback is the battery. The unit is sealed so it cannot be replaced by the user, and with regular use any battery eventually fails, not matter what the technology. No doubt it is just a variation on a cell phone battery, but apparently the Garmin strategy is to make you buy a new unit rather than be able to replace a $15 battery.For my wife's happiness with the product functions for the price I give it 5 stars. For the battery ripoff by Garmin policy, I give it 0 stars. So my ROUNDED UP average score is a 3. They don't have any competition I know of so they get away with it. Buyer beware.
I used this GPS/computer for a year and would not rate it very highly for price versus performance. Its good points: trivial to move from one bike to another (I've even thrown it in a back pocket to record a workout), reasonable accuracy for distance, though complaints in other reviews about altitude are completely valid (it still can't decide the altitude of my house within 50 feet). It provides lots of data, though much of it unusable (why don't they have a text file format so that you could load data into a spreadsheet?) unless you join an online web site that can make it more useful. The bad: altitude inaccuracy mentioned earlier (forget getting accurate road grade readings), lousy software with it with no data manipulation capability, and poor battery life: claimed was 11 hours, but I found that I could only get 6 (and I was careful to follow all directions for charging). Finally, the most annoying thing was a tendency to short out and shut down on rough roads. It was unpredictable-sometimes I could go over cobbles with nary a problem, but a small shock would make the display disappear. Maybe the more expensive models are better, but I would not recommend the 205.
This is the best gadget I ever bought for my bike. It allows me to go riding places I never was before and still feel a "local".The original Garmin software realy sucks but the internet is full of tools you can use to load your Garmin Edge with pre-defined routes. Cool stuff
I was a little concerned about trying the Garmin Edge 205 after having read some of the critical reviews. But, I went ahead and tried it since the price was so appealing. I am VERY GLAD I did!! The only thing I have to agree with the critical reviewers on is the calories burn estimation is WAY OFF (it estimates about twice the calories burned as my Polar Heartrate Monitor says I burn). Otherwise, this Garmin does EVERYTHING it says it will do! I have found distance & speed to be right on with my Cateye Wireless Strata. It is cool to be able to see how steep a grade I am riding at the time. And, the Virtual Partner alone was worth the $157.00 I paid for it!For the record, the critical reviewers that claim they can't get the cover back on the USB port just haven't tried. It goes back in EVERY TIME in 5 seconds or less! The Garmin Training Center coupled with Google Earth is REALLY FUN to use as well.All in all, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Garmin Edge 205 @ $157.00 or less!!!!!
Take your ride to the next level with the Edge 205 Garmins GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer. Perfect for touring and the trails, the lightweight Edge is the ultimate fitness partner. With the easy-to-use Edge 205 on your bike, you always know where you are going and how far you have gone. The Edge 205 measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, plus much more. 205 features include: Easy-to-install - no calibration required. Just snap it in the included bike mount and go High-sensitivity GPS receiver knows your position even in tree cover and canyons, making it extremely reliable for navigation Customizable cycle computer shows up to eight different data fields for continuous feedback Virtual Partner lets you race a virtual competitor, making training fun Courses lets you race against a recorded course to try to match previously set speeds at every point along the way Auto Pause pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified speed and resumes when you speed up again so you can focus on your ride Auto Lap automatically triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance Training Center s
oftware gives you the ability to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance With its waterproof, sleek design, the Edge is the perfect companion on any bike, and attaches to either the stem or handlebars. Its rugged case frames an easy-to-read, large, backlit display that can show up to eight different data fields along with altitude and a map view. Included Training Center software gives you the ability to overlay your ride data onto a course map. It offers interactive analysis tools that measure your speed, distance, climb, and descent against varying terrain, elevation and more. Create and schedule custom workouts or use workout templates and download to the Edge. Cyclists: get your Edge from Garmin
Whether you're prepping for your next ride or just want a more accurate way to measure your performance on the trails, the Garmin Edge 205 GPS-enabled Personal Trainer and Cycle Computer can help. The Edge 205 is easy to use, requires no calibration, and features customizable screens and data fields to meet your needs. Measuring speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb, descent, and more, the Edge 205 will help you to always know where you are and how far you've gone. Main menu. View larger. Bike computer display. View larger. Course with elevation profile. View larger. The Edge 205 GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer is the ultimate fitness partner. View larger. The Edge 205 is easy to use. Simply take it out of the box, snap it into the included bike mount, and hit the road. The high-sensitivity GPS receiver knows your position even in tree cover and canyons, making the Edge 205 an extremely reliable navigation device. And with the customizable cycle computer, you can select from up to eight different data fields for continuous feedback. Garmin goes well beyond typical cycle computers by integrating GPS technology for basi
c navigation. In addition, the Edge 205 gives you the ability to overlay your ride data onto a course map and even "race" a virtual partner. This is a great way to make your training fun and push you toward your goals. The included PC-based Training Center software gives you the tools to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance and measures your speed, distance, climb, descent, and heart-rate data against varying terrain, elevation, and other conditions. And with the Edge 205's built-in USB interface, uploading and downloading information is simple and fast. The virtual partner screen depicts a digital cyclist (representing your desired speed) in relation to your real-time speed. From this set of data the icons will show how far ahead or behind you are from your digital competitor. The Courses feature allows you to race against a recorded course to try and match previously set speeds at every point along the way. By combining the Virtual Partner and Courses features, you can race an opponent who varies speeds while climbing hills and navigating turns. Training in urban areas can be tricky, and traffic co
ngestion can skew training data. To help remedy this problem, Garmin has included an auto-pause function that pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified speed and resumes when you speed up again so you can focus on your ride, not on data collection. And with the auto lap function, this smart little device automatically triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance. With its sleek, waterproof design (the Edge 205 meets IEC 60529 IPX7 standards, which means that its components can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes), the Edge 205 is the perfect companion for any bike, and it can attach to either the stem or handlebars. This lightweight device (88 grams) is powered by an 800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery and delivers an average of 12 hours of use per charge. The rugged case frames an easy-to-read, large, backlit display that makes it a breeze to view the data fields. So whether you're racing against your virtual partner, fighting to shave precious seconds off your old record, or training for the next big race, the Edge 205 is there to help monitor your progress and make you a better cyclist. What's in
the Box Edge 205, bike mount, Training Center CD, A/C charger, USB PC interface, quick reference guide, and owner's manual.
SIMILAR PRODUCTS:
GARMIN 010-10725-00 Handle Bar Mount:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000EGGRG6
Garmin GPS Carrying Case, Black:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000IM9HCW
GARMIN 010-00466-00 Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000CSQJ8C
Garmin Edge 305 GPS Bundle:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000BS4PZW
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition):http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=1931382697
ACCESSORIES:
Garmin MapSource BlueChart Americas for Garmin GPS Units (CD ROM):http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B00005V8Q8
GARMIN 010-10325-00 Smash Guard:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B00008IHNF
Spyder 3 Elite:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000X4X35C
Bracketron UCH-100BL Mobile Dock-iT:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000WS117G
Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000U5TUWE
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At least one dishonest Amazon vendor (Buy Accessories) is selling overhauled/refurbished units as new. Play it safe and only buy from Amazon itself.Other than that, it looks great; have not used it yet. Buy a USB emergency battery charger for longer trips. APC has several good ones:http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=314&ISOCountryCode=us
This is the second Edge 205 I have purchased for my wife. The first one quit taking a charge after about 1.5 years and to maintain domestic bliss I bought another for her. She really likes it and uses it on her rides several times a week. The biggest drawback is the battery. The unit is sealed so it cannot be replaced by the user, and with regular use any battery eventually fails, not matter what the technology. No doubt it is just a variation on a cell phone battery, but apparently the Garmin strategy is to make you buy a new unit rather than be able to replace a $15 battery.For my wife's happiness with the product functions for the price I give it 5 stars. For the battery ripoff by Garmin policy, I give it 0 stars. So my ROUNDED UP average score is a 3. They don't have any competition I know of so they get away with it. Buyer beware.
I used this GPS/computer for a year and would not rate it very highly for price versus performance. Its good points: trivial to move from one bike to another (I've even thrown it in a back pocket to record a workout), reasonable accuracy for distance, though complaints in other reviews about altitude are completely valid (it still can't decide the altitude of my house within 50 feet). It provides lots of data, though much of it unusable (why don't they have a text file format so that you could load data into a spreadsheet?) unless you join an online web site that can make it more useful. The bad: altitude inaccuracy mentioned earlier (forget getting accurate road grade readings), lousy software with it with no data manipulation capability, and poor battery life: claimed was 11 hours, but I found that I could only get 6 (and I was careful to follow all directions for charging). Finally, the most annoying thing was a tendency to short out and shut down on rough roads. It was unpredictable-sometimes I could go over cobbles with nary a problem, but a small shock would make the display disappear. Maybe the more expensive models are better, but I would not recommend the 205.
This is the best gadget I ever bought for my bike. It allows me to go riding places I never was before and still feel a "local".The original Garmin software realy sucks but the internet is full of tools you can use to load your Garmin Edge with pre-defined routes. Cool stuff
I was a little concerned about trying the Garmin Edge 205 after having read some of the critical reviews. But, I went ahead and tried it since the price was so appealing. I am VERY GLAD I did!! The only thing I have to agree with the critical reviewers on is the calories burn estimation is WAY OFF (it estimates about twice the calories burned as my Polar Heartrate Monitor says I burn). Otherwise, this Garmin does EVERYTHING it says it will do! I have found distance & speed to be right on with my Cateye Wireless Strata. It is cool to be able to see how steep a grade I am riding at the time. And, the Virtual Partner alone was worth the $157.00 I paid for it!For the record, the critical reviewers that claim they can't get the cover back on the USB port just haven't tried. It goes back in EVERY TIME in 5 seconds or less! The Garmin Training Center coupled with Google Earth is REALLY FUN to use as well.All in all, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Garmin Edge 205 @ $157.00 or less!!!!!
Take your ride to the next level with the Edge 205 Garmins GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer. Perfect for touring and the trails, the lightweight Edge is the ultimate fitness partner. With the easy-to-use Edge 205 on your bike, you always know where you are going and how far you have gone. The Edge 205 measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, plus much more. 205 features include: Easy-to-install - no calibration required. Just snap it in the included bike mount and go High-sensitivity GPS receiver knows your position even in tree cover and canyons, making it extremely reliable for navigation Customizable cycle computer shows up to eight different data fields for continuous feedback Virtual Partner lets you race a virtual competitor, making training fun Courses lets you race against a recorded course to try to match previously set speeds at every point along the way Auto Pause pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified speed and resumes when you speed up again so you can focus on your ride Auto Lap automatically triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance Training Center s
oftware gives you the ability to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance With its waterproof, sleek design, the Edge is the perfect companion on any bike, and attaches to either the stem or handlebars. Its rugged case frames an easy-to-read, large, backlit display that can show up to eight different data fields along with altitude and a map view. Included Training Center software gives you the ability to overlay your ride data onto a course map. It offers interactive analysis tools that measure your speed, distance, climb, and descent against varying terrain, elevation and more. Create and schedule custom workouts or use workout templates and download to the Edge. Cyclists: get your Edge from Garmin
Whether you're prepping for your next ride or just want a more accurate way to measure your performance on the trails, the Garmin Edge 205 GPS-enabled Personal Trainer and Cycle Computer can help. The Edge 205 is easy to use, requires no calibration, and features customizable screens and data fields to meet your needs. Measuring speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb, descent, and more, the Edge 205 will help you to always know where you are and how far you've gone. Main menu. View larger. Bike computer display. View larger. Course with elevation profile. View larger. The Edge 205 GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer is the ultimate fitness partner. View larger. The Edge 205 is easy to use. Simply take it out of the box, snap it into the included bike mount, and hit the road. The high-sensitivity GPS receiver knows your position even in tree cover and canyons, making the Edge 205 an extremely reliable navigation device. And with the customizable cycle computer, you can select from up to eight different data fields for continuous feedback. Garmin goes well beyond typical cycle computers by integrating GPS technology for basi
c navigation. In addition, the Edge 205 gives you the ability to overlay your ride data onto a course map and even "race" a virtual partner. This is a great way to make your training fun and push you toward your goals. The included PC-based Training Center software gives you the tools to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance and measures your speed, distance, climb, descent, and heart-rate data against varying terrain, elevation, and other conditions. And with the Edge 205's built-in USB interface, uploading and downloading information is simple and fast. The virtual partner screen depicts a digital cyclist (representing your desired speed) in relation to your real-time speed. From this set of data the icons will show how far ahead or behind you are from your digital competitor. The Courses feature allows you to race against a recorded course to try and match previously set speeds at every point along the way. By combining the Virtual Partner and Courses features, you can race an opponent who varies speeds while climbing hills and navigating turns. Training in urban areas can be tricky, and traffic co
ngestion can skew training data. To help remedy this problem, Garmin has included an auto-pause function that pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified speed and resumes when you speed up again so you can focus on your ride, not on data collection. And with the auto lap function, this smart little device automatically triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance. With its sleek, waterproof design (the Edge 205 meets IEC 60529 IPX7 standards, which means that its components can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes), the Edge 205 is the perfect companion for any bike, and it can attach to either the stem or handlebars. This lightweight device (88 grams) is powered by an 800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery and delivers an average of 12 hours of use per charge. The rugged case frames an easy-to-read, large, backlit display that makes it a breeze to view the data fields. So whether you're racing against your virtual partner, fighting to shave precious seconds off your old record, or training for the next big race, the Edge 205 is there to help monitor your progress and make you a better cyclist. What's in
the Box Edge 205, bike mount, Training Center CD, A/C charger, USB PC interface, quick reference guide, and owner's manual.
SIMILAR PRODUCTS:
GARMIN 010-10725-00 Handle Bar Mount:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000EGGRG6
Garmin GPS Carrying Case, Black:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000IM9HCW
GARMIN 010-00466-00 Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000CSQJ8C
Garmin Edge 305 GPS Bundle:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000BS4PZW
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition):http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=1931382697
ACCESSORIES:
Garmin MapSource BlueChart Americas for Garmin GPS Units (CD ROM):http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B00005V8Q8
GARMIN 010-10325-00 Smash Guard:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B00008IHNF
Spyder 3 Elite:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000X4X35C
Bracketron UCH-100BL Mobile Dock-iT:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000WS117G
Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad:http://thediscounfinder.info/index.php?id=B000U5TUWE