[Closed] Garmin Edge 500 or 705?

neither of these are navigation devices. The 705 does show a map on the screen which can show maps (bought at extra cost!) but even these are only streetmaps or basic topographical data, so will only show bridleways and the like. The 500 is basically a glorified cycle computer, best suited to those who are serious about training as it has Power meter functions as well.

If your trying to find new trails the 705 can work for what you want, but its not ideal.

The 705 does show a map on the screen which can show maps (bought at extra cost!) but even these are only streetmaps or basic topographical data,

You can run GB discoverer on the 705 OK

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uplink - are you sure? I was under the impression it didn't work on the 705???

uplink do you have a link for that? There was something on a bike radar forum that said it didn't work. Would be good if it did though. Any more info would be welcome.

I think you need to repackage the map to get it to work
I'll dig out the reference to it if I can find it -

if not, I have it bookmarked at home - I'll be back Tuesday

For finding new trails I recommend the garmin etrex legend hcx. There's a lot of reasons it's better for finding trails but the main one is that you can have lots of tracks you've explored previously and a route that you want to try and follow. Also being able to follow a track and record what you're doing is invaluable for trail finding. I used a 205 and it was frustrating in a lot of areas. The etrex is brilliant though.

I've got a Garmin Dakota 20. It's got a GB Discoverer map in it - so when you look at it you see a map, not just a line. I've got Mapyx Quo mapping software on my pc. You can design routes at home and load them into the Dakota. It's easy, although I am having a few teething problems with Mapyx (which, to be fair, are most likely my fault), but there are other software solutions out there.

I took it out walking the dog this morning, spent the entire walk giggling, it knows EXACTLY where you are! I'm very pleased with it.

Wierd you know, when I was at school we didn't even have calculators... now we've got this wonderful thing. Marvellous, I HEART technology. 😀

Oh yes, I meant to say, I still find it easiest to plan a long ride on a paper map first so you can get a good overview of how to link all the bridleways together and still be going in the right direction. For instance I want to ride from here (Biggin Hill area) to Brighton off-road - it's easier to get an idea from paper maps, then map it on the pc, then transfer to the Garmin. IMO.