Garmin Edge 500
07-30-15, 07:53 PM
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Garmin Edge 500
Aright I found the edge 500 kit (hrm and speed/cadence sensor) for 199 cdn and was wondering how well this works, if it's worth it, I was thinking of getting a Wahoo rflkt+ or Cateye Strada Smart and use my smartphone but at this price point it's pretty much a toss up. I dont intend to spent more than 200 on a setup.
07-30-15, 08:05 PM
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I have a 500 and love it. Very simple looking like a regular bike computer but screens are adjustable with what you want. I have had no issues with mine.
07-30-15, 08:43 PM
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I used a 500 until it was crushed by a car after I crashed into a car. It worked great. The sensors work with many other Garmins so if you upgrade later no need to buy them. I am using the 500 sensors with my 510 now.
07-31-15, 12:10 AM
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I believe the Garmin 500 is still the best bang for the buck GPS out there. The 510/520 cost a lot more and you don't get much for that (maps and bluetooth syncing?). The 200 does not offer enough savings for missing HRM and cadence. At $200 for the bundle, it's a good deal. I love my 500!
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Buying a just-released Garmin is like walking into a dentists office and asking if you could please get a root-canal.
08-01-15, 02:41 AM
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I had an 500, sold it and went with a cycle app on my Iphone, found my battery would last for an 1.5 hour, so, I bought another 500. Solid, good device!
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08-02-15, 08:07 PM
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yeah I missed the opportunity to get it at that price, sale finished before payday, so I think I'm going to go back to my original idea, my note 4 last for ever even with the screen on, getting 6hrs of video/web browsing, and almost 10 just streaming music. Might also wait for it to be on sale again or save enough for it, I was starting to be sold on the stand alone gps unit.
