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Jordan
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: January 10, 2012
Strengths: Light weight, easy to use, tons of data, all in one device (speed, cadence, heart rate, power all available in one spot), secure mount.Weaknesses: Garmin Training Center, glare on screen, battery life. Expensive (but worth it in my mind)Bottom Line: Data Machine. Provides all the data I need to maximize performance right at my fingertips. Later I can analyze my data check elevation, grade, heart rate, speed and cadence at a SPECIFIC point in right as well averages and maximums. There is sooo much data. If you are a data nerd it is fantastic
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Jack and Adams
Similar Products Used: Strada Double Wireless, Polar S150
Bike Setup: Felt FC Frame, Full Rival Group, Rol D'Huez Wheels, Fizik Arione Saddle
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jumpstumper
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 16, 2011
Strengths: Small size, lightweight. Easy to read screen and fairly accurateWeaknesses: Fatal software bugs in course feature results in unit freezing and requires the 4-button reset trick to restart it.Bottom Line: Garmin Edge 500 is rubbish. It will do the basics fairly well - speed, cadence, altitude but the main reason I purchased this unit was for the follow course feature. Well, this feature is broken on the Edge even with the latest greatest firmware from Garmin. The unit will freeze up every time I follow a course and I'm not the only person complaining about it. Several fellow riders have the Edge 500 and every one has the same problem with the course feature. Garmin support sucks - I'm NEVER buying anything from Garmin again.
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: amazon.com
Similar Products Used: Polar.
Bike Setup: 2011 Trek Madone 6.5
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Cyclist20
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: July 6, 2011
Strengths: easy to use, easy to read, easy to set up, lots of data in a small package.Weaknesses: Inaccurate HR monitor readings due to static between HR strap and jerseys/baselayers.Bottom Line: Design is great and stem mount is super easy to utilize. Most of the problems with course map and lost data have been fixed in subsequent updates to the firmware. What has not been fixed is the HR monitor issue. When it is cold(even cool)with dry air the HR monitor gives sporadic readings. Why? Well, the answer FINALLY received from Garmin was, I quote: "Technical shirts and bike jersey's may cause static with the HR monitor and that is why you're seeing the spikes. It may have been that the old battery had enough voltage to be picking up the static with the monitor and with a new battery it may be more sensitive. I'd recommend wearing a cotton shirt under your jersey to resolve your issue." Yep, cycling specific clothing seems to create static which provides the poor readings. Just wear cotton? Seriously? Tight jersey's help (less flapping in the wind). Works flawlessly in late spring through early winter.
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$218.00
Purchased At: Probikeoutlet
Similar Products Used: Cateye, Sigma Sport
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Gary Sullivan
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 14, 2011
Strengths: As noted above.Weaknesses: Heart rate monitor or rather the belt is not good. Despite following the instructions and cleanimng the belt before or after each use this think is inconsistant, 75 bpm then 212 bpm. Have installed new batteries , shifted the positioning, tightened the belt etc - not a good training tool.Bottom Line: Overall this product is ok, easy to use and pretty sturdy, easy to read. I'm really disappointed in the inconsistancy of the heart rate monitor.
Similar Products Used: Suunto - it works every time.
Bike Setup: Look 586, SRAM red, Hed Ardennes c2
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bikernoj
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 24, 2011
Strengths: Looks
Solid mounting system
No extra parts to attach to the bike
Great feedback from uploading ride dataWeaknesses: A bit pricey (MSRP $250 - for a cyclometer?)
User manual on PDF only
Gotta charge before use
Firmware updates may confuse the technically retardedBottom Line: REI dividend made the price a bit easier to swallow. I've been spoiled by cyclometers with temp & elevation, so when my last one died I started looking at the Garmin.
Looks stylish enough (if that's important), and although the O-ring mounting system looks flimsy it holds surprisingly well. Took about 2 hours to initially charge via USB, which is a bit annoying when I wanted to go use it right away.
Setup is about the same as any other cyclometer, just... different. No magnets, transmitters, measurements, wires or programming, but setup takes about 30-60 min anyway. Finds satellites in less than 1 min, have not had any lost signals. Downloaded firmware update immediately with no issues.
I LOVE the ability to upload all the data without any hassle, and am a big fan of programming what I want on the display screen. So far, I really like it!
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Niterider 5.0, Cyclosport 434M, a bazillion other cyclometers over 20 years of riding
Bike Setup: Dean El Diente custom ti frame, Campy Chorus group, Campy wheelset, Ritchey/Thomson cockpit
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