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Garmin’s New Edge 500 GPS Cycling Computer Starts Shipping Dec. 2

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Garmin’s new Edge 500 GPS-based cycling computer starts shipping tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 2).  We can’t wait to get our winter-gloved little fingers on one to try out.  Here’s the quick facts:

  • Features Hot-Fix to help it find the satellites faster
  • Light and relatively inexpensive
  • Shows temperature and climbing ascension rate
  • Uses ANT+ to work with HR monitors and power meters

Those are just a few, check out our post from Interbike for all the deets.

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@Slonie
14 years ago

I’m trying to figure out the advantage of a 500 over an old-school 305 (which is cheaper), besides being smaller and having a better mount. Maybe this video will convince me!

Andy
Andy
14 years ago

I can’t say I was convinced. The 305 seems to fit what I wanted better, and cheaper. Hope I’m right, as I have one on its way to me as I type this.

cheeken
cheeken
14 years ago

Sweet! Now, what I need from you guys is a thorough review comparing the 500 to the 305, so that I know which to put on my Christmas list so my family can all pool together and get me one!

I definitely don’t need the map and routes of the 305, but I’m wondering if the ability to create workouts/intervals in the 305 would prove useful, or if it isn’t something I’d use as a 3ish times weekly, weekend warrior, Fred (if you will).

Can’t wait to see what you guys think!

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