Some advise

[Ghosted]

I am looking to purchase a new bike computer with heart rate, currently reviewing the Garmin edge 305, Polar CS range and Blackburn Delphi...

 

 

 

Anybody offering some early morning thoughts?

[Daxiet]

What are your requirements? If you don't need GPS plotting, then possibly go with the Polar range, they can provide route profiles using a barometric pressure sensor same method as used in the Garmins. The only benefit of Garmin is you can get a route plotted on a map showing where you've been.

 

From what I've heard the 305 hasn't got the greatest battery life, 705 is fine so far. I have had plenty issues with my 705, but am unsure if the Polar or similar are any better. Polar however doesn't require recharging and I think in general the battery lasts 1 year.

 

Garmin's GSC10, speed and cadence sensor is evidently not waterproof and dies if exposed over time (corrosion). Search through the Tech Q&A posts for more detail. Plus GSC10 is a single device, meaning your speed pickup will be off the back wheel, because is needs to be close to the pedals for cadence. Polar to my knowledge have a speed sensor you can mount front or back and a separate cadence sensor.

 

[TNT1]

Blackburn!!!