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Garmin Edge 705 Reviews

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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

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by jeremycrook   on November 20, 2009   Pros Amount of features, waterproof, light, mounting. Cons for the price the unit needs to come with unlimited maps and updates. Verdict I love the unit so far, even though it's high priced it will pay for itself. reviewed by spilth   on September 20, 2009   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. Verdict Definitely worth it, but buy one on eBay where it will be cheaper. Recommended for: People with too much money reviewed by trek7k   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. Verdict 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. Recommended for: People with too much money reviewed by JSurratt   on May 31, 2009   Pros Size, Mounting location, ease of use, water resistant Cons Expensive Verdict I would probably purchase this unit again. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Vorkorsigan   on August 23, 2008   Pros Easy to use and set up Cons Not cheap and then you need the maps Verdict 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. Recommended for: Anyone