Originally Posted by
leeinmemphis
Do I "need one"......probably not.....I don't need alot of things(including my bikes) but I like having them.
........I've decided to go with the 500. For me I really like the idea of using one platform on different bikes. I also like the idea of tracking my overall miles so I can keep up with miles per week/month etc.
I have a Garmin, like it, and use it all the time to navigate routes I lay out on my computer and download to the device. I also use it to record and save all my rides. However, the functionality you want can be provided by a non-GPS device. Distance, speed, totals, miles/wk etc, can all be done without GPS.