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| Garmin Edge 305HR+ GPS Navigator and Bicycle Computer with Heart Rate Monitor and Cadence Sensor | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $319.99
Buy New: $226.95
You Save: $93.04 (29%)
New (57) Used (4) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 258
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 128x160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 0.9 x 1.8 x 3.7
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00447-30
Model: 010-00447-30
UPC: 753759053574
EAN: 0753759053574
ASIN: B000BS4PZW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High-sensitivity GPS receiver | | • | Heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor | | • | Automatically records up to 1000 laps. Download to your PC | | • | Look up and navigate to stored locations | | • | Virtual Partner lets you "race" a virtual competitor, making training fun |
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Product Description
Take your ride to the next level with the Edge 305 HR+Speed/Cadence Sensor GPS Receiver, personal trainer and cycle computer. From competitive road racing to mountain biking, the cyclist-friendly, lightweight Edge will help you achieve your personal best. With the easy-to-use Edge 305 on your bike, you'll always know where you're going and how far you've gone. It has the ability to measure pedaling cadence, heart rate, speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, plus much more. It is easy-to-install, highly sensitive. Virtual Partner lets you race a virtual competitor, making training fun. 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. Main Features Manufacturer: Garmin, LtdManufacturer Part Number: 010-00447-30Manufacturer Website Address: www.garmin.comConnectivity Technology: CableDisplay Screen: 1.85" Grayscale LCD Interfaces: 1 x USBForm Factor: ExternalDimensions: 3.7" Height x 1.75" Width x 0.9" DepthWeight: 3.1 oz
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| Customer Reviews: Read 94 more reviews...
 Edge 305 Outstanding Training GPS July 17, 2008
When I purchased the Edge 305 I had certain requirements in mind and the Edge 305 met all of them. It has worked flawlessly since I installed it. I have not had any problems other than one user error. Setup was easy and it finds a signal even under the trees. I highly recommend this as a training aid and all round bike computer.
Finally, a bike computer worth the price July 17, 2008
I have used all of the latest and greatest bike computers for ten years and this is the first one I would say is worth the price. With the big caveat of not being a power meter, this computer has everything you could want in one package with a great pc download and interface.
What I find especially enjoyable is that this computer can functions well at any level of interaction. You can do intervals and monitor your cadence or you can just go out and spin and not think about it. Either way, the computer is recording all of the data for your log when you want to look at it.
 Edge 305 July 15, 2008
The edge 305 HR has potential. It has all the functions that one would need, HR, Elev., Ability to save courses and routes ran etc..
The problem comes with their mapping. The Training center for the computer has a base map that only shows major roads. Thus you need to go thru a 3rd party mapping site to create or mark your course. (or buy another map from garmin at $100+)
The battery might last 6 hours - cross your fingers.
I turned off my garmin once mid ride to save battery. When I turned it back on the ride totals were all messed up. It did not save.
As far as support, so far I have found out how to do things by looking through other forums then going through garmin. Garmin has yet to come up with correct solutions.
It has potential. Id just hate to spend $650 on the 605/705 to see if things got better.
Garmin Edge 305 July 8, 2008
I like the product and its features. What I don't like is the average MPH is not correct. I have compared the results to other riders and a second bike computer on my bike and it is always off. This makes training difficult and now I have to still carry a bike computer. I have contacted Garmin and their web site does not even acknowledge that the email was sent and there is not email acknowledgement that it was received.
Think of it as a grownup HRM July 7, 2008
I went looking for a heart rate monitor that would record my entire session and found this instead. Why pay premium for a HRM that will download to your computer when all it records is your heart rate? Why not see where on the road your heart rate peaked at and all the other features a GPS unit can offer?
GPS, cadence, speed, elevation, slope grade, heart rate, HR zone, compass heading, cyclometer functions as well as a bunch of stuff I'm leaving out; I mean, it seems like a no-brainer to get this rather than a nice HRM. This IS a nice HRM, but with extra stuff.
Now, mind you, the software that comes with the Garmin looks like crap and doesn't offer a lot to the mix, but that can easily be rectified by Googling "SportTracks", downloading that software and using it instead.
Some cons to the unit: the aforementioned yucky Garmin software that comes with it, the mount for the cadence/speed sensor has trouble being mounted on other than roundish chain stays (diamond shaped is not good, but it did work), and it the display can be a little hard to see if you're a umm ... more seasoned ... cyclist who needs reading glasses. I also wonder about the longevity of the little rubber protective cover thingy that goes over the USB port.
On the other hand, the unit looks and acts like it was designed by cyclists for cyclists. I really like the Garmin; with the SportTracks software, it adds a another dimension to your riding/training that can up your game. It's easy to mount onto your bike and is just fun to use.
Oh yeah: and you can replace the battery in the chest strap.
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