Edge 500Pefromance Bundle or Edge 510 Performance Bundle

[Speedster Scott]

Hi All

 

Need some assiatnce, which is a better deal edge 500 or 510, taking into consideration 510 is 1000 more than the 500.

 

Also what is a reasonable price on the 500 and 510?

[Jaco-fiets]

Also keen to know. I heard some feedback that people have issues with the 500 picking up satellite signal. I have 1 more in the mix, the joule gps

 

DC Rainmaker seems to think that its not worth paying the extra for the 510. Only reason I would consider the 510 is better satellite tracking.

 

Keen to hear the comments.

Edited August 27, 2013 by Jaco-fiets

[MTBc]

one of the big differences is that the 500 is ANT+, while the 510 is bluetooth (and ANT+ too i think).

[V12man]

You have to decide if you need the extra features the 510 has - I don't.... but if you want someone to track where you are when riding, then you must go with the 510.

[Vlamrouge]

http://shop.fittrack.co.za/401/garmin%20edge%20500%20bundle%20with%20hrm%2c%20speed%20or%20cadence%20sensor.aspx

 

R 3 050 for the 500

[jcza]

Edge500 - just works all the time. However with stage races going GPS I dont know how it will perform despite assurances that it will be fine.

[Jaco-fiets]

Anyone have problems with the 500 picking up satellite signal?

[jaxtun]

Anyone have problems with the 500 picking up satellite signal?

No problems at all... done a few stage races and transbav with no signal loss

[TBone7 WP]

I have the 510 and it works brilliant. Family can track our rides if needed say for instance your going for a ride far from roads and need assistance then they can go track you as long as its on. Works perfectly and I havent had any signal issues at all

[V12man]

Anyone have problems with the 500 picking up satellite signal?

 

Takes a while to acquire when I leave before it has acquired signal - does not like being moved.

 

Never have issues if it's at a standstill when finding satellites, and the only place I have had issues with signal dropping is in central Jhb during CM - which is pretty understandable.

[SwissVan]

Anyone have problems with the 500 picking up satellite signal?

 

Yes, under tree's as in a forest or in deep ravines the instant speed reading starts to drop off considerably.

Only gps device I have is the edge 500, so cannot comment with regards to other devices in the same situations.

[Cippo]

Consider 510 still needs a phone with compatible app to enable tracking of cyclist while riding. You can upload your data from 510 using phone instead of connecting to pc. I would recommend you read dcrainmaker's reviews on both. As mentioned Jaco mentioned the 510 is not really worth it. I would only take the 800/810 over 500.

[cadenceblur]

I have the 500, and have not had a single issue with signal loss, also picks up satellites quite quickly as well.

[MTBc]

Anyone have problems with the 500 picking up satellite signal?

 

Only in the basement.

 

Only problem I have with mine is that it freezes when I try load a course to ride. But it doesn't sound like its a common problem, and I probably just need to get into Garmin to get it checked out.

[EZRider]

Edge 500 works great. No sat problems at all.

[wynandvdmerwe]

Love my 510, works wire free! Only need to plug in for charging, great device