Garmin Edge 305 Bicycle GPS Navigator with Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor
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Customer Review: Garmin 305
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product. Does everything pretty well and Motion Based web site is pretty cool. I have two minor complaints: having to remember to charge it and the autostart/stop function. I am used to a cycle computer and having to put batteries in it every 5 years, it is hard to get used to charging it. I also use a shimano fligth deck - and I also miss using the hoods to change the screens. Also a couple of time I stopped and the unit never re-started the timer. The reception is awesome though, it even works in my house and tracks me moving around and up the stairs. Display is a little smaller than what you think from seeing the pictures of it but still pretty good. Overall it is pretty cool - especially because of the web link and analysis.Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
The Garmin Edge 305 provides excellent value at today's Amazon prices. Software installation on MAC was quick and easy. It sometimes times out after connecting to USB not transferring the new ride data, but a manual Data Transfer achieves the same result. The Training software could feature better Garmin maps and longterm ride statistic features. I am sure online platforms provide this but I had no time to look into it. Adjusting the cadence sensor was a bit of a problem and required some improvised shims on my crankset to meet the <5mm spec for the sensor to work, but it was not a real obstacle. A 2nd flexible arm for the cadence sensor would allow for more adjustability. All in all a stabile product with no cinks.Customer Review: A must have
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Beyond expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
Thought I might be paying to much for a cycling computer but this one is worth it. Easy to install cadence/distance unit. Easy to follow instructions. Easy to set up computer for your personal readouts to follow during your ride. Incredible data and software to analyze it following your ride. If you are a mountain biker, this would be incredible because it will show you exactly where you are in relationship to where you started. Fantastic for any level of rider. Very highly recommended. I spent a lot of time researching the market and I think the Garmin Edge 305 with the Heart Rate and Cadence bundle is the top system on the market today in this price range.Customer Review: Garmin Bike Computer is terrific
Summary: 5 Stars
I am NOT technically proficient, yet I found the Garmin easy to set-up and loaded with features that I'm still discovering. Having all this feedback when on training rides help to make the rides more interesting - particularly when on the indoor trainer.
I am using the ability to download and transmit the daily training data to be very useful, as I have an offsite training coach who is using these data to assess my progress and adjust my training plan based upon the live data.
The product is a lot of fun, as well as, a useful source of information. Adding a temperature feature would be my only addition at this point.