GARMIN EDGE 305 - Clearance Sale!

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    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    Both. Walmart has great buying power due to their size. And the Edge 605/705 has been out for quite a while now.
     
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    Just got one...305HR!
    Perfect way to spend part of my quarterly bonus :)

    Thanks for posting it!
     
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    so you dont have to wire it or anything to the bike? Just snap it on to its holder and it is good to go?
     
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    new2mtb I'm a newbie!

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    The head unit can detect speed through gps, but it also has an option of putting a magnet on your wheel. In case your under the woods and don't have clear view of the sky, etc. I use the magnet on my road bike and just use the headunit on my mtbike. For the cadence it has a magnet that goes into your crank, heart rate goes to your chest.. Works pretty good but i hear stories where the unit will power down in the middle of the ride for no reason. Doesn't seem to happen to me ...

    also the 305 has a barometer for altitude, while the 205 only rely on the gps data. 305 is more accurate but 205 works if your limited on budget.
     
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    Yeah, just snap it on. If you end up with the HR you put a chest strap on (duh) and if you buy the CAD you put a magnetic sensor on your crank (or down there somewhere - i've never seen this in person but im sure its tucked outta the way nice and neat, but its wireless definitely).

    I've not actually owned one, but I've done a lot of research over the past week and as someone who is taking xc training more seriously than ever this is what i've decided upon.

    :clap:
     
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    I'm curious if the Polar heart strap will work with the Garmin...does anyone know?
     
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    not sure about polar, but i have a sunnto that works with everything (although i have not attempted to try it with the garmin yet) - most of the time unwontedly interferes with others' monitors, especially at the gym on the treadmill or bike hahaha - its pretty funny

    :lol:
     
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    No, a Polar heart rate strap will not work with Garmin heart rate monitors.
     
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    Lovin Calmer 'n you are

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    Ordered.

    I've wanted one of these since they were ridiculously expensive.
     
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    dstepper (R.I.P.) Over the hill

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    Common and old problem with Garmins when you mount them on the bike. Hard hits cause the batteries to loose contact and power turns off. I just through mine in the backpack no problems. I have lost so many bike computers that I don't trust bar mounts. One OTB in the wrong spot and you are digging around in the cactus or poison oak wondering where the unit flew off to.

    Dean
     
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    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    On the Edge 205/305 specifically, the batteries are actually hard wired in. What causes it to shut off mid-ride is the loss of contact between the two halves (one with the battery, and the other with the main circuitry). There are 8 spring loaded fingers (for lack of a better term) that must remain in contact.

    [​IMG]

    When I started having problems with the shutoffs this last time on my 305, I pried it open (carefully) and bent those 8 fingers up a bit, to force a stronger contact. I used some glue to put the unit back together. So far so good, although I've still been looking for a reason to "upgrade". :)
     
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    Are the Edges waterproof like the Vista and Summits?

    Dean
     
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    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    They are supposed to be able to withstand 1 meter for 30 minutes, but I never had the chance to test this. I've been caught in a rain shower, but that's about it.
     
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    Thanks, after looking at your picture I was wondering. My Summit has a separate compartment for the batteries.

    Dean
     
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    i was excitedly expecting my garmin from walmart today, but it appears as if fedex has lost my package...lame! they straight up said, sorry - its gone we've looked around for it but can't find it, sorry again.

    walmart refunded my shipping and is express shipping another one, but i definitely won't get it until after the holiday...bummer...
     
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  20. mntbiker12

    mntbiker12 Quest: Singletrack

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    Anyone check to see if they're available in store?
     
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