Tankman Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Rather buy in local because of gaurantee.. Just keep your proof of purchase and Avnic will honor the warranty even if bought internationally! Add at least R1000 per unit for SA maps The 500 does not take maps Bought mine from CRC, best price and had it about 8 days later. No import duties (as long as customs does not read it as clothing garment that is 40%) - but add about 15% for VAT and handling.
Pusher Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Oh....my bad, just figured as it is a GPS mapping would be needed. Does it use Google maps then? I have an Edge 305, very happy with it. Yip. No base maps like the 305 but you can map your ride and then downlod it and overlay it on Google maps. You can also upload a map and it will give you turn by turn direction. Great unit if you don't realy need proper base maps.
Tankman Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Oh....my bad, just figured as it is a GPS mapping would be needed. Does it use Google maps then? I have an Edge 305, very happy with it. You can use many mapping software products but the 305 and 500 records where you have been only. It can not have maps loaded on the unit to provide directions like the 705 or 800 can. After downloading you ride you can map it on Training Centre, SportTracks, Google maps, Endomondo, SportyPal, Mapsource, Garmin Connect, Mapmyride, Basecamp ... the list goes on and on
Tankman Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 You can also upload a map and it will give you turn by turn direction. Great unit if you don't realy need proper base maps. You mean, you can upload a course, a route that you or someone else has already done, that will give you directions following the gps tracking points. You cant upload a map.
American Flyers Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 You don't need maps in Garmin CPU because you won't have time to read map while you are riding......When you download on PC and it will show google maps on PC.
bikekid Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Thats a good price - found easygis to be the cheapest most times, but this they cant beat. http://www.easygis.co.za/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=126_7&products_id=564 Just bought my Garmin Edge 500 from easygis today - paid today and swung by the guy on way home from work to collect. Easy as cake. They were like maybe R50 to R100 more expensive than CRC from what I can tell (not taking into account the charges levied by the credit card on forex payments). And i dont have to wait 2 weeks or whatever to get it So I'm stoked. Sometimes local is lekker!! nonky 1
chris_w_65 Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Try Neils Deals, he must have some :lol: Sorry, not bundles, he would be short the strap Edited August 26, 2011 by chris_w_65
Guest agteros Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Try Neils Deals, he must have some :lol: Sorry, not bundles, he would be short the strap Or ship it with a Polar strap
W1Z@RD Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 http://www.slanecycles.com/advanced_search_result.html?y=0&x=0&keyword=garmin+edge+500
bikekid Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Quick question - how hardy is the rear cadence sensor unit wrt to washing and stuff?
Minion Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Quick question - how hardy is the rear cadence sensor unit wrt to washing and stuff?The old ones had a hole in the plastic case, underneath the rubber 'foot'. Water used to get in there and they'd die after a while. It was really simple to plug the hole with silicone, though and the newer ones I've seen come with the hole already plugged.Once the hole is filled, they'll survived all kinds of washes etc.
bikekid Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 The old ones had a hole in the plastic case, underneath the rubber 'foot'. Water used to get in there and they'd die after a while. It was really simple to plug the hole with silicone, though and the newer ones I've seen come with the hole already plugged.Once the hole is filled, they'll survived all kinds of washes etc. Thanks man - it's a new unit so it should be fine, I hope!!!
Minion Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks man - it's a new unit so it should be fine, I hope!!!It's easy to check: Just make sure you use that sealant (or another neutral-cure sealant). There's enough adhesive on the rubber thing that it will stick back on by itself. nonky 1
XXL Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 After downloading you ride you can map it on Training Centre, SportTracks, Google maps, Endomondo, SportyPal, Mapsource, Garmin Connect, Mapmyride, Basecamp ... the list goes on and on Without wanting to hi-jack the thread, which of these programmes is the must useful?
Tankman Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Without a doubt SportTracks!Most features, reports, plug-ins that can do stuff the others have not even dreamed of. User-friendly and you can customise just about anything. Google Zonefive Software, they have screen shots, their own support & developers forum etc. DC Rainmaker also have some info about it on his blog. I keep discovering stuff I can do with SportTracks and I have been using it for 4 years The worst one would be ... Garmin Training Centre!
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