Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS

Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS
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Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS
List Price: $262.48
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Brand: Garmin
Edition: Electronics
Model: 010-00829-00
Color: One Color
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:
  • Lightweight GPS-based cycling computer tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high-sensitivity GPS
  • Barometric altimeter pinpoints changes in elevation for extra-precise climb and descent data
  • Work with third-party ANT+-enabled power meters to display your power output in watts as you ride
  • Use with optional heart rate monitor to hit your targets, track calories burned, and more
  • Join a worldwide network of cyclists through Garmin Connect, a one-stop site for data analysis and sharing
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS

Digital camera Review: A Great GPS Unit
Summary: 5 Stars

I have used many cycling computers over the years and I am delighted with the Edge 500 after five months of use. I felt that the Edge 705 was too big and bulky -- and I did not need the 705's map features. The unit was easy to set up and worked correctly from the outset. It took me a little time to figure out which of the many displays was best suited to my needs. What I really enjoy beyond the standard speed, cadence, length and ride duration features, is the ability to capture the vertical feet I have climbed as well as the percentage grade of every climb. While not essential, the temperature feature is a nice plus. I have never had a unit with a heart rate monitor and now I don't know how I lived without this feature.

Best of all is the Garmin Connect software where I can download every detail of every ride and store it in a handy calendar format. The software also shows your route in Google Maps or Google Earth -- a very cool way to view your ride. And, you can send a link of your rides to your friends.

I have read some criticisms regarding the small size of the monitor and its lack of contrast but I had no problems with visibility. Not a great unit for low tech people or those that are not interested in the minute details of each ride.

Summary of Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS

Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500, a lightweight GPS-based cycling computer for performance-driven cyclists. Loaded with data, Edge 500 tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high sensitivity GPS. Add an ANT+ compatible heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor or compatible power meter for a finely-tuned analysis of your ride.

Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500, a lightweight GPS-based cycling computer for performance-driven cyclists. Loaded with data, Edge 500 tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high sensitivity GPS. Add an ANT+ compatible heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor or compatible power meter for a finely-tuned analysis of your ride.

Sharpen your cycling performance with Edge 500.

A barometric altimeter provides extra-precise climb and descent data.

A high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction calculates your position faster.

Jumpstart Your Training
The Edge 500 attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with its low-profile bike mount. The Edge attaches easily to the mount with a simple quarter-turn. When you're ready to ride, just power on your Edge, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 500 features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction to calculate your position faster.

Get the Data You Need
During your ride, Edge 500 measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 500 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation.

All Edge 500 versions work with third-party ANT+-enabled power meters to display your power output in watts as you ride. This valuable data shows you how hard you're working, regardless of conditions affecting your ride, so you can train smarter. Some versions also ship with a digital heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor.

Other helpful training features include a Courses feature, which helps you compare successive rides over the same route, as well as Auto Pause, Auto Lap and temperature readings. Edge also alerts you if you're moving, but the timer is not running.

Track Your Heart Rate
When paired with a Garmin heart rate monitor, Edge 500 tracks heart beats per minute and uses your heart rate for advanced calorie computation, so you know how many calories you're burning. Train in a certain heart-rate zone to improve your fitness level or compare your pace and heart rate to past performance over the same ride.

Analyze Your Ride
Once your ride's done, connect Edge 500 to your computer with the included USB cable to analyze your performance. With a simple click, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect, a one-stop site for data analysis and sharing.

What's in the Box
Edge 500, Bike Mount, AC Charger, USB Cable, Owner's Manual on Disk, Quick Start Manual

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