Garmin Edge 205 vs 305

[NotSoBigBen]

Am I correct in reading that the differences between these are only that the 205 has no HRM, Cadence or 'barometric altitude'?

I have an HRM, don't care about cadence on my MTB but should I care about the barometric altitude thing?

 

Do they actually sell the 205 in RSA? Price?

[Bos]

My work collegue has one which he used probably no more than 5 times, Its in a box at his house, I wil ask him If he stil wants to sell it. ( he did at a time)

Are you looking at getting one BigBen?

[NotSoBigBen]

My work collegue has one which he used probably no more than 5 times' date=' Its in a box at his house, I wil ask him If he stil wants to sell it. ( he did at a time)

Are you looking at getting one BigBen?[/quote']

 

Hey mate, yes I am. I am looking at getting someone to bring me one from the UK.

 

Of course if he is interested at selling at a good price I would be interested, is it a 205?

[Bos]

Yes its a 205. I wil ask him what he wants for it.

[mach7-7]

Hey BigBen,

I have had an Edge 305 for around 2 years now. I was lucky enough to pick up the 305 with cadence sensor as a complete package for bang on R3000-00. It is a very good piece of kit. The Edge 205 did not sell as well as the 305 so I think most dealers pushed the latter model. Why wear 2 devices (HR and ride statistics) when you can have one that displays all the fields that you require?

You say cadence is of no use to you....... I find my cadence sensor an invaluable training tool. Its always good to know your rpm as you go from flat to hills and as this determines how much load you are putting on your legs during long distance races. Nothing is worse than having tired jelly legs with half the distance to go

Elevation is also another good feature. If you have the opportunity to study course profiles prior to race day then you will know the altitudes of all the main hills. Couple that up with the Edge 305 and you won't be wondering what is coming next while expending all of your energy way to early before the summit is reached. I can always tell just from elevation how close I am to beginning my descent.

 

Hope this sways you, but if you can only afford the 205 then go for it.

 

Ciao