RudoJ Posted October 21, 2013 Share OK,I have searched all over...I want this specific package, as some long service leave has been awarded to me. anywaysI've been on Easybike, EasyGis and Fittrack that best price for this would be around R3100-00. Locally that's probably the best price?Just another question, the Red Bundle has the premium HRM strap or something, what is the difference (besides price) between this and the regular edge 500 bundle?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erroli8a8 Posted October 21, 2013 Share AFAIK it is the colour only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted October 21, 2013 Share OK,I have searched all over...I want this specific package, as some long service leave has been awarded to me. anywaysI've been on Easybike, EasyGis and Fittrack that best price for this would be around R3100-00. Locally that's probably the best price?Just another question, the Red Bundle has the premium HRM strap or something, what is the difference (besides price) between this and the regular edge 500 bundle?Thanks! Black is expensiveWhite does the same thing for cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted October 21, 2013 Share The unit is Red, that is all. The bundle includes HR strap and cadence sensor. Garmin SA did not want to honor warranty on the red units last time I sent a red one in.They told me that they only bring the blue unit in. Fork knows why they only do the blue unit, I don't have any blue on my bike! They could not give me an answer either. They did offer an international warranty at 500 bucks. Not sure if they have changed their story of late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted October 21, 2013 Share The unit is Red, that is all. The bundle includes HR strap and cadence sensor. Garmin SA did not want to honor warranty on the red units last time I sent a red one in.They told me that they only bring the blue unit in. Fork knows why they only do the blue unit, I don't have any blue on my bike! They could not give me an answer either. They did offer an international warranty at 500 bucks. Not sure if they have changed their story of late? So they will not exchange a Red unit but can they fix it under warranty? Surely nit every warranty claim is a replacement. I was eyeing a Red bundle as I dont like the blue, alternatively it would have to be black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted October 21, 2013 Share If its the color only with a softer HRM strap and warranty issues, then blue/white will be the way to go.Will find out about from Garmin SA. The red would have blended in nicely with my color scheme and off course added an extra dash of speed as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 21, 2013 Share So they will not exchange a Red unit but can they fix it under warranty? Surely nit every warranty claim is a replacement. I was eyeing a Red bundle as I dont like the blue, alternatively it would have to be black.Actually because the 500 is a closed unit, if a firmware upgrade or hard reset doesn't fix your issue, it fubar. Go Blue rudo...no diffs in functionality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Actually because the 500 is a closed unit, if a firmware upgrade or hard reset doesn't fix your issue, it fubar. Go Blue rudo...no diffs in functionality Neh, in that case I'm gonna go with a 510. I have a red K-Edge mount as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 21, 2013 Share Neh, in that case I'm gonna go with a 510. I have a red K-Edge mount as well.Same issue I think, closed unit...510 is a waste of money. 500 is the one considering what you can get it for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted October 21, 2013 Share Same issue I think, closed unit...510 is a waste of money. 500 is the one considering what you can get it forJy klink na n slim seun... goedkoper unit is natuurlik gelyk aan meer zamalek vir die maand,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Same issue I think, closed unit...510 is a waste of money. 500 is the one considering what you can get it for Yes but more likely Garmin will replace a 510 as its a new unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 21, 2013 Share Jy klink na n slim seun... goedkoper unit is natuurlik gelyk aan meer zamalek vir die maand,,,yip, zamalek change is baie belangrik. But the 510 is actually quite dissapointing considering garmin had +- 3 years to improve on the 500. What did they do. Make a heavier, bigger unit that uses old bluetooth protocol that none of the newer bluetooth add on's can talk to.That costs more.That can upload to ONLY garmin connect that I don't use cause its hondnaai compared to strava and sporttracksGive you the ability to connect live to people riding, but they have to carry a cellphone that has an app that can do the very same thing 500 ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Same issue I think, closed unit...510 is a waste of money. 500 is the one considering what you can get it for Disagree ... you just havent played with the 510 long enough! 10 Bike profiles (I have 6)Personal RecordsRace & Train Profiles (I like different stats while racing ... power, ave's etc)Easier to change info, just tap and hold what you wanna changeEasier to swich between bike profilesTouch screenColour screen Live tracking, bluetooth and being able to upload to Garmin Connect is just a bonus! 510 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 21, 2013 Share Yes but more likely Garmin will replace a 510 as its a new unit.In case like that I think they give you the option to pay in and upgrade....I would seriously skip the 510 and go for the 800 is given that option and they can replace my 500 with a 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted October 21, 2013 Share So they will not exchange a Red unit but can they fix it under warranty? Surely nit every warranty claim is a replacement. I was eyeing a Red bundle as I dont like the blue, alternatively it would have to be black. They offered to exchange it after getting the international warranty no problem ... but they point blank ONLY offered the blue unit un return. I had no choice at the time. Took the blue they offered, sold it and imported the lovely Red ... again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted October 21, 2013 Share This is turning out to be very informative. Always one thing to read reviews etc on internet but much better hear what user impressions are. Been wanting to do this for more than a year, so looking forward to getting the gadget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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