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MTB Reviews > GPS > GPS Units > Garmin Edge 705
Description: (from garmin.com)
GARMIN Edge 705 HRM Outdoor Fitness GPS w/ Heart Rate Monitor. Wherever you go, you can bring it on with the Garmin Edge 705 navigating trainer. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn by turn directions, power data /from ANT
Time for a Bike GPS. A little help needed. by me_rubin
Garmin 705 Issue GSC 10 Cadence Sensor by me_rubin
Garmin Edge 705 Reviews
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7 gear reviews |
| MSRP: $541.65 | |
| Tags: expensive, edge, color | |
| 16 members own this | 18 members want this |
GARMIN Edge 705 HRM Outdoor Fitness GPS w/ Heart Rate Monitor. Wherever you go, you can bring it on with the Garmin Edge 705 navigating trainer. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn by turn directions, power data /from ANT
plus Sport enabled third party power meters/ the works. Even share your data with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. All wireless with a color display, this is no ordinary cycle computer.
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Time for a Bike GPS. A little help needed. by me_rubinGarmin 705 Issue GSC 10 Cadence Sensor by me_rubinOther Recommendations
Reviews
on April 1, 2011
Pros
Great as bike computer and GPS, easy to use, robust, waterproof, great display!
Cons
The price and the annoying flap that covers the USB port (and falls off all the time).
Review
Have this since 2009. I don't use the training center software at all, just the Garmin connect site. I use MapSource for adding tracks and POIs, and a routable version of OpenStreetMap. Really easy, I just pick a map for my area of interest and upload it onto the MicroSD (2GB). If you keep the map small, even the routing works! Survived a couple of crashes, only damage is a slight scratch at the side of the display, which doesn't interfere at all!
Pros
Great idea. Navigation would be nice if it worked. Database of places is a cool idea. It does tell the time, cadence, heart rate etc. when it is working.
Cons
Very unreliable. Locks up often. Looses data. I am on my 3rd warranty unit. Sometimes only the grade % and elevation does not work. Its very odd.
Review
Don't waste your money. Don't get an 800 either - they haven't gotten the bugs worked out of the 705 yet!
Pros
Amount of features, waterproof, light, mounting.
Cons
for the price the unit needs to come with unlimited maps and updates.
Review
I love the unit so far, even though it's high priced it will pay for itself.
Pros
Fairly easy to use, very accurate, light and sturdy. Garmin Connect site is well done.
Cons
Wish I could edit my maps before uploading them to the Garmin site, especially when I accidentally log two different rides together.
Review
Definitely worth it, but buy one on eBay where it will be cheaper.
on August 27, 2009
Pros
Color screen is beautiful, even in sunny conditions. Navigation features rock and the interface is improved over earlier Edge models.
Cons
Expensive. Still not completely intuitive process for transferring and loading maps. Internal memory is a bit limited.
Review
A powerful GPS is a rugged, cycling specific form factor. This is the mac-daddy of mountain bike GPS units but for most casual riders it could be overkill.
on May 31, 2009
Pros
Size, Mounting location, ease of use, water resistant
Cons
Expensive
Review
I would probably purchase this unit again.
on August 23, 2008
Pros
Easy to use and set up
Cons
Not cheap and then you need the maps
Review
Having used a bike computer and a GPS with no mapping for 2 years I upgraded to combine in the 705 and go the local 1:50,000 maps. So much easier to find new routes to ride.
Expensive but if you can buy it you should. You won't be disappointed. Don't get the cadence unit for MTB.
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