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[Closed] Garmin 500 any good??

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are these any good, all i want is to log my rides, time, HR etc on google earth with charts and graphs general rubbish like that to keep me happy at home!!
i did use endomondo but work have down graded my Blackberry to a curve which has bo gps! gutted


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 10:10 pm
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Had one for a year now and it's great.


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 10:11 pm
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what are the programs like with it?


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 10:14 pm
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I just use Strava (strava.com webpage application) to track my rides. The browser plugin just detects the Garmin when plugged in and you're away. Oh, if you do sign up for Strava, let me know your email address so I can send you a link; it'll give me some premium time for free ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 10:46 pm
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I got one about a month ago... I use the Garmin Connect website to log the rides... very happy with it indeed...


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 10:49 pm
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i'm selling a new one in sales forum.
email me if interested


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 10:53 pm
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Pleased with mine, nice and simple to use too.


 
Posted : 05/09/2011 11:18 pm
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How are these in the wet? I have heard a few reports of the water getting in in the winter months and the USB port being particularly venerable...

Thanks, DanW


 
Posted : 15/09/2011 5:09 pm
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Mine survived the K100 no problem...

Rubbish for navigation, great for everything else.


 
Posted : 15/09/2011 5:23 pm
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There are plenty of horror stories about screens cracking easily from offroad riding (no crashes) and not maintaining waterproofing... maybe these are just very rare horror stories.

Does anyone really use the navigation ability of the Edge 800? I can't think of many times I want to follow a pre-planned route or get lost enough to wish for an interactive map on my bars. Knowing where I have [i]been[/i] seems enough to learn about where various trails are located and to plan future new loops in my head... maybe I am wrong though?!


 
Posted : 15/09/2011 5:49 pm