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Forum: Road Cycling

05-13-14, 12:36 PM

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garmin edge 1000

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Posted By TrojanHorse

You can get a garmin 800 bundle for $380 at...

You can get a garmin 800 bundle for $380 at amazon - Amazon.com: Garmin Edge 800 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor): GPS & Navigation...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-13-14, 09:59 AM

Replies: 116

garmin edge 1000

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Posted By TrojanHorse

I think the rebates only apply to the new-ish...

I think the rebates only apply to the new-ish models and no, route features on a 500 don't work "well". They're very rudimentary and merely adequate. That's one area where "upgrading" to a 800 is a...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-21-14, 01:47 PM

Replies: 116

garmin edge 1000

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Posted By TrojanHorse

OK, I agree with that. I can't read that map for...

OK, I agree with that. I can't read that map for ***. I know my eyes are lame (cursed reading glasses!) but the map isn't great and the colors are low contrast IMO. The pop up turns are plenty...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-21-14, 12:48 PM

Replies: 116

garmin edge 1000

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Posted By TrojanHorse

if you use the routing features, the 800 is a...

if you use the routing features, the 800 is a nice upgrade over the 500, and the touch screen is good too. The computer driving the unit is also noticeably faster (to me) which makes it a little...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-21-14, 10:04 AM

Replies: 116

garmin edge 1000

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Posted By TrojanHorse

Then get an 800 - they're a nice upgrade to the...

Then get an 800 - they're a nice upgrade to the 500 and work well. And cheaper!

I can't figure out what vast improvement the 1000 is supposed to offer to prompt me to get off my wallet. Live...

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