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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 (64) Used (4) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 326
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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| Customer Reviews:
Triathlete July 3, 2008
I really like the Garmin 305. It is easy to set up. It has lots of display options and it works everytime. I also like the software that comes with it in that you can graph all kinds of parameters like heart rate versus ascent. The only drawbacks are that it is a little bit big, it takes some time to find the satellites when you first turn it on and you have to be careful to charge it after each use. Other than those things, I would highly recommend this product if your looking for a great training tool.
 A must have June 28, 2008
I just love my Garmin 305 Edge w/HR & Cadence. This is the ultimate in HRM's in my opinion. I purchased it before the 705 came out with it's color monitor but this does not make any real drawback for me. I never use the mapping function.
Keeps great information that is down loadable to the PC. I was even fortunate enough to be able to show my doctor that I had a problem with my heart. Caught atrial fibrillation so that I got an EKG. I'm a serious recreational rider that puts in over 3k miles a year. I can keep track of all my rides, rate them and compare stats with repeats.
If I had a power meter I would look at the 705 with it's additional capabilities.
Fun Gadget June 9, 2008
I purchased the Garmin after getting a road bike. I love the GPS and elevation features. The software is great and I use it to chart my rides and keep track of my training.
Since it is a GPS, the distance is not measured by wheel revolutions, so I think it is more accurate. It tracks a ton of stats, so I like fiddling with it when I get bored on rides. This has led to few near-wrecks ;-)
It will run out of juice on long rides, anything over 6 hours. And it has locked up on my a couple of times, but each time it came back to life after I followed the reset instructions.
All-in-all, a great product for that active gadget freak.
Wow, the hill really is that steep. June 6, 2008
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This is the coolest bike gadget I own. Didn't want to pony up the $600-$700 for the 705, and at $250 this one seemed like a bargain with the Cadence sensor and HR monitor.
The system is relatively easy to set up if you're technologically savvy at all. The display has been easy to read in many different lighting conditions and you can adjust the contrast to your likings. It's about the size and weight of a typical cell phone, so you are adding a few ounces to your bike compared to most cyclocomputers (honestly I haven't noticed that my bike is heavier).
Several people have commented about poor battery life. I have easily been getting 10-12 hours (conservative estimate) of ride time on a charge. The other day we put in about 5 hours and the charge indicator had only dropped one bar.
Some reviews complained about the mounting system slipping on the bar. Haven't had that trouble either. Just had to make sure the cable ties were as tight as possible and the unit seems very stable.
Had a little trouble mounting the cadence/speed sensor. The rear triangle on my bike is an oddly shaped carbon fiber contraption that is supposed to help dampen road vibration while increasing stiffness for climbing. Whatever, bottom line means I don't have an ideal surface to really tighten the sensor down firmly. I've had it move enough that it stops picking up one magnet or the other. This is certainly not a fault of the device, I'm just saying watch out if your tubes aren't tubes in the back.
On the very first ride, I questioned the accuracy of the HR monitor compared to my Polar. It was all over the place, but it may have just been a fluke because I've done about 20 more rides wearing it and it does seem to be pretty reliable.
Probably my favorite feature is knowing the grade of the hill you are on. You feel a different sense of accomplishment saying that last mile was at a 15% grade rather than saying that last mile felt pretty steep.
The software isn't bad, but it does take some getting used to. It's interesting to see how some of the variables correlate on any given ride. I typically just ride to ride. I think my riding is a little more efficient already, simply because I pay better attention to "how" I hit certain portions of a ride.
There are sights you can go to, like mapmyrides.com, and easily download courses on to the unit. It won't give you turn by turn directions, but it is very quick to let you know when you are off course. A buddy of mine has the same device and he download several mountain bike trails that made their trip to Moab way more fun since they weren't concerned about not finding their way back if they took off on long rides.
After all the rambling, I would highly recommend the Edge 305. The price has come down on this model to a very reasonable level. I think I paid about $60 for my last cyclocomputer that didn't offer near as much information. For the added functions of GPS and HR, it seems like it is well worth the investment. Train smarter, not harder.
Garmin Edge 205 June 4, 2008
This unit is great! Very reliable and I have had no battery issues. I like the amount of data from the unit and the software is easy to use. I recommend this unit to anyone who is interested.
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