I've owned the Garmin Edge 605 and 305, and this is the best yet. The color screens are just hard to see in the sunlight, so I prefer the B&W mapless models, and this does much more and works better than the previous Garmin biking products.
As always, Garmin's technical writing is too sparse, so you have to just feel your way around to find out how to use the system. Mine kept shutting down in the middle of the ride until I found out how to turn off the automatic shut-down feature. However, this model is easier to see, the battery lasts longer, it has an accurate built-in THERMOMETER, it is lighter, smaller, and has fewer buttons. Also, I was able to upload all my rides that were saved on Garmin Connect.
A good change is the fact that they just provide one mapless model, and if you want the extras (heart rate, cadence, power) you simply buy the add-ons (not a new unit). And other brands of heart-monitor straps work with it!
Two problems:
1. So far I've been unable to set up my desired readouts (mph and distance) when following a training course (I could do that with the 305)
2. I've been unable to download courses that I created through Map My Ride.Get more detail about Garmin Edge 500 GPS Bicycle Unit.
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