Gsxr Posted April 8, 2010 Share Hey all Getting my edge 500 soon' date=' so thought I'd start a garmin thread to exchange routes, tips, maps, workouts etc. Enjoy ! WW.[/quote'] Did you get it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 8, 2010 Share funny you should ask that ! Ordered friday 2 weeks ago, really getting impatient now. See my new post for more info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie911 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Hi Luan. Do you use mapmyride to map your rides. I currently use it and upload gps tracks created with my cellphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclingfan Posted April 9, 2010 Share Anybody know where to buy a powertap that is compatible with the edge 705 and what it costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 9, 2010 Share HEy Stewie I do, mtber1988 is my user name. cyclingfan look on the hub, there are for sale, must be ant+ compatable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 11, 2010 Share Ok finally got my edge 500, great unit !!! some tracks from the weekend - rode with cyclefan here -> http://connect.garmin.com/activity/29603157 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/29603157 and with my uncle today http://connect.garmin.com/activity/29690888 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/29690888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted April 11, 2010 Share cool ..... did you get a choice of units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted April 11, 2010 Share The Edge 500 is very cool! I put a speed/cadence sensor on my road and MTB. It's worked perfectly since I got it - no issues whatsoever. cool ..... did you get a choice of units? As in metric/imperial? If you're not logged in and don't have a Garmin Connect account you can view an activity in metric units by clicking the "View in Metric" link (top right of the screen). Otherwise it's a setting in your profile/account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 13, 2010 Share maybe what he meant was colour ? the black/silver and argyle are not out yet afik, but my bike is blue pimped so I love the colour, fits perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie911 Posted April 13, 2010 Share What about red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 14, 2010 Share Nope, only those 2 will be available, the argyle only for a limited time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 14, 2010 Share Tried the course function yesterday, works great and the virtual partner is cool to chase, didnt beat him though, although I rode a pb on the route. The little virtual 'agent' must watchout, I will beat him next time hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmens Posted April 17, 2010 Share Considering either the Edge 500, Edge 705 or going with a Polar or Suunto watch. Want to use it for fitness training. What would you recommend? Does the 500 come with a fitness trainer/ program as with Polar and Suunto (eg T4d?)Do like the larger screen and the 705 looks quite bulky, don't think i need the full maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 18, 2010 Share The edge 500 does not have a coach, but it does have a few workout programs loaded ie. TT and you can alter these or add your own. But the garmin might get it later with firmware updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmens Posted April 18, 2010 Share How've you found your Edge 500? Other forums say the display contrast is poor? Also considering the Polar CS200 as will save a fair bundle. Confused as to which will be better in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 18, 2010 Share No problems in direct sunlight, dusk or night with the backlight at night. What do you want from the unit ? The edge does about everything so may be overkill for some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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