Sorry, I did do a search and there is a lot of great information on the Edge 305 which has led me to want one really badly. I have two new questions though. I know it can mount on the stem, but can it mount on a 90mm stem or would I need to mount it on the bars? Second question: apart from Ebay are there any good deals out there on the net? The places I would think to look for it charge around $350.
Thanks,
Hjeand

It comes with two different clips for both stem or handlebar mounting, either uses the same zip tie way
of attachment.
I got my Garmin Edge 305 (cadence & HR) for $ 275.00 on Ebay. Ebay is your best bet for a good deal.

Corsaire

Another question. If I buy the basic model w/o HR or CAD, will it display the HR from my Polar HR monitor strap that I currently have?
Thanks,
Hjeand

Hmmmm! that's a good question. I happen to have the Polar HR also. If you can wait until tomorrow, I can try the Polar's strap on my chest instead of the Garmin's to see if the GPS registers it.
If it does, BINGO!, you'll be saving money right there, and you could get just the cadence.

Corsaire

I have a Forerunner and my Polar belt does not work with it. The Garmin seems to have a different HR system.

Bob

Well, there you have it.

Corsaire

Nope. I have a polar wearlink strap, and the Garmin wouldn't read the HR. I've heard that it might work with other brands of HR monitor straps, but it appears that Polar products aren't one of them.

I didn't think they were compatible either... I ordered my forerunner 305 Monday night and can't wait for it to get here....come on Mr. Brown!!!

The Edgs uses a high end digital encoded signal for the HR monitor. Most other HRMs do not.