As i begin my first year of training in earnest, I realize I will not really train effectively till probably next year. Job, Kids, Family.....it will take me this season to really learn how to ride and train is my guess. I know I'll make progress by mid to late summer, but for now I just want to educate myself as much as possible on how to train. Read what I can, try various methods, etc.

I have a mavic wintech w/out HR, but can add the cadence sensor.

Was thinking I would get the Edge 305 with HR & Cad just to set myself up for the inevitable.

Should I wait one year to get an Edge when they upgrade it? Or should I bite the bullet, get it and suffer the inevitable planned obsolescence?

Oh...I should mention my goal is to get back into the MTN riding I love and compete in longer endurance races 50miles and up a few times a year.