Comments on: GPS Buyers Guide for Mountain Bikers

By: outwarning

outwarning — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:26:27 +0000

I use a GARMIN 76cx . its good for water sports to.

By: outwarning

outwarning — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:56:34 +0000

I have a garmin 760c that a use on my jetak.i what do you think about this ?

By: cyberfolli

cyberfolli — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:07:07 +0000

I would love to use my Iphone as a GPS unit and have seen some apps for trails etc.. the Only problem with this is the same problem I had when trying an app for Golf.. Service.. Most of the trail systems are not within an urban setting and coverage is spotty at best .. so I can’t see relying on the iphone when i am out in the woods unless previously proved … Dont’ get me wrong i would love it .. Plus technically the iphone is actually cheaper than most models and it takes pics and vid..

By: Suvacrew

Suvacrew — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:42:06 +0000

xhx…You’ve got a good point, and I grabbed a 500 because it has ANT + Sport capabilities to meld garmin wireless inputs (cadence/speed and HR) with Powertap ANT + sport transmissions. But in reality it’s limited to roadie duty. Garmin’s Cadence/Speed sensor isn’t that great for MTBing. IMHO if you want to play with GPS, race against yourself for pace work using “virtual partner” etc…and use it for multi sports..I’d suggest the Forerunner 305, then dump data into garminconnect.com
When Powertap can pop out an MTB wheel/hub combo which costs less than the current $1800 rear wheel build, the 500 edge will be slapped on my MTB.
Another note..since garmin took over motionbased.com (which was by far the best GPS download site with data correction and massive datapoint capture) and squeezed it into garminconnect.com, there is a degradation in the accuracy of the uploads.

By: trek7k

trek7k — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:18:54 +0000

xhx, from what I’ve seen, the Edge 500 is basically the same as the Edge 305 but in a more compact package. That means it has good fitness capabilities but sadly no way to load or navigate basemaps. Also, the 705 boasts a large color screen which the 500 does not.

By: xhx

xhx — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:31:49 +0000

How about Garmin’s new Edge 500? Most of the 705′s capabilities with a simpler interface, lower price, and better mount.