Cycling Computers Reviews

Garmin Edge 305 Bicycle GPS Navigator with Heart Rate Monitor and Speed Cadence Sensor

Rugged, lightweight Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with the included bike mount. Just turn it on, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 305 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 305 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star A Piece of Junk
The screen went totally blue after less than 3 months of use. I had to pay to ship it back to get a refurbished item with less than the original warranty and they wouldn’t ship the new one until they received the old one. The refurbished one won’t have the warranty that the original unit had. I have one other Garmin, which I have discovered by using other devices, is cumbersome to use. I would highly recommend avoiding this product in particular, and Garmin in general.

5 Stars Great product
This is such a great product as I’m now able to view multiple data about my bike rides.

took me a bit longer to setup the cadence sensor and I needed to figure out the distance from the crank to the rear, once that was solved works like charm.

I only wish that the accesories that came to install on my bike were removable as I’m sure when I end up upgrading my bike I’ll have to buy new accesories to fit the cadence sensors and bike mount. oh well.

1 Star Be warned – do not touch this product
You have been warned – by all means buy a Garmin 305 today, but don’t complain later.

This is a worthless, unreliable piece of junk at a top-line price. The web is full of complaints about them crashing, hanging, not turning back on, not taking a charge, failing repeatedly and unexpectedly during rides and generally making a good skipping stone for the river, if you happen to be riding near one. Some people are on their fourth and fifth unit with the same problem. Garmin is not helping or even acknowledging this problem on their website. Google “Garmin 305 problem” and see for yourself.

Unfortunately this piece of trash was a Christmas present (new and unopened) and so I will have to deal through the person who gave it to me – very unpleasant. It also meant I couldn’t do my research. You, though, have been warned – do not under any circumstances waste your money on this. Garmin products have become unreliable.

And when you are on the road with any kind of outdoor product – slick features are nice, but reliability is EVERYTHING. This product is not only bad but dangerous. Try stopping suddenly on a ride if you doubt that.

5 Stars Excelent product
Excelente calidad y precio, instalaci

Polar RS800G3 Bundle Includes S3 Stride Sensor G3 GPS Sensor Free IRDA

“The RS800G3 was designed for multisport athletes who want to use GPS technology to measure speed and distance across all terrains. It features the new G3 GPS Sensor, a lightweight, water resistant device designed to withstand the harshest conditions and handle the most extreme adventure sports. RS800g3 * Heart Rate features include Owncode, Owncal, Ownzone, average heart rate and maximum heart rate, * Data features include 99 exercise files with summaries, R-R recording and infrared data transfer, * Includes g3 Sensor module to track speed and distance via GPS”

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Too complicated, and no English quickstart instructions
Bought for my wife’s birthday. She’s very technical (has MBA and MS/CS degrees), and as an endurance athlete she’s become very familiar with Polar and Garmin HRMs and GPS devices over the years – has a Garmin 305, an eTrex Vista, a Brunton GPS, etc.

Well, this device stumped her – she worked with it for an hour and couldn’t get the GPS part to sync with the display … maybe because the quickstart instructions were all in French?

She worked through all the menus and decided that even if she *could* get the thing to function, it was going to be unworkable while riding. And, as delivered it doesn’t have everything it needs for connecting to a computer (that’s optional). So, we returned it.

5 Stars polar 800
Great product. Too bad there is no real marketing to get it out to the public. This is a great training product that can be introduced to the teenagers early on to give them a better training awarness. The transaction went smooth and I was very pleased with the way Amazon brought this together.

4 Stars I’m happy with RS800 but very disappointed with Watchsavings!
I’m happy with RS800 but very disappointed with Watchsavings – the amazon’s partner.

I live in Brazil and I’ve received my order at a friend’s address in USA. He took it to me and I have a problem: I bought a “1 of Polar RS800G3 Bundle ( Includes S3 Stride Sensor), G3 GPS Sensor, Free IRDA” (order # 104-7005327-9628241) and the S3 Stride does not came in the box. I’ve just received the RS800, the GPS Sensor and the IRDA. I need to know what happened. I sent an e-mail to Watchsavings 2 weeks ago and they didn’t answered me. I’m waiting an answer from AMAZON.COM. Tks, HUGO

Polar RS800G3 Bundle ( Includes S3 Stride Sensor), G3 GPS Sensor, Free IRDA

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Garmin Edge 305 Bicycle GPS Navigator with Heart Rate Monitor and Speed Cadence Sensor

Rugged, lightweight Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with the included bike mount. Just turn it on, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 305 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 305 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Garmin 305 GPS Bundle (305, HRM & Cadence)
Fantastic device. My first cyclocomputer with GPS and I couldn’t be happier. I’m a roadie, but this unit is transferable btw bikes, could in a pinch be used in a vehicle (but doesn’t include maps real-time).

Pros: Customizable screens, configurable for user’s training profiles, Garmin reputation, friend’s recommendations, GPS accuracy and web integration.

Cons: None so far, I’ve had it for a month and battery life is quite good, even when paired with the HRM and Cadence sensors.

5 Stars Great Product
The Garmin Edge 305 provides excellent value at today’s Amazon prices. Software installation on MAC was quick and easy. It sometimes times out after connecting to USB not transferring the new ride data, but a manual Data Transfer achieves the same result. The Training software could feature better Garmin maps and longterm ride statistic features. I am sure online platforms provide this but I had no time to look into it. Adjusting the cadence sensor was a bit of a problem and required some improvised shims on my crankset to meet the <5mm spec for the sensor to work, but it was not a real obstacle. A 2nd flexible arm for the cadence sensor would allow for more adjustability. All in all a stabile product with no cinks.

4 Stars New to Cycling Computers
I took this out of the box and mounted it to my bicycle using the easy to follow directions. I did not know what to expect at the time but now don’t go anywhere without it! The information it provides is great and has helped me to improve my rides and hikes. It easily connects to the computer and downloads automatically into Garmin Training Center. I also upload the files to Motionbased.com where it is automatically plotted on Google maps that you can email to friends. I haven’t had problems with the battery yet but know that charging shortens the life of any battery. The longest hike I’ve taken using this is 5.5 hours. I have only had one problem with this unit and it happened when I loaded a course from Garmin Training Center to be used with virtual trainer. When I went to upload my information to the computer it would not work. Garmin support was not very helpful. I had to search Google for a solution, the problem was a corrupt course download, once removed everything worked fine.

4 Stars Garmin Edge 305 – very nice package, shame about speed readings
I bought the Edge 305 as I wanted to be able to co-ordinate information about my rides in a more deliberate fashion. I really like the idea of tracking my rides with GPS, getting an accurate reading on elevation and grade both after the ride and real time through the barometric altimeter while being able to capture HR and speed/cadence information. Sounds like all the information you’d need in a single device.

By and large this is pretty much what you get. I’ve already benefited from understanding how HR changes as a function of elevation, grade and speed on some local climbs. I also like the way that you can customize two screens of real time data as you ride – I like to see HR, cadence, speed, %grade, ride time and also lap time and distance on my “home” screen. I put time of day, total miles, average speed, total elevation and calories on the second screen. All easy to do and works as advertised.

Interface with Motion Based and Garmin Training Center seem pretty easy and they both provide useful graphical ways to interrogate your data post-ride.

Now for the con’s. For me the big one is speed readout. Despite having a wheel mounted magnet and speed sensor, it turns out that the Edge actually acquires speed data from GPS as first default. What’s so bad about that? Well, I’ve found when I ride on tree covered roads, my speed will appear to fluctuate quite substantially (+/- 1 to 2mph) despite a constant effort. After coming from a wired cycling computer previously I felt this a step backwards. It turns out that you can disable GPS speed, but only by switching off GPS entirely – not quite what I had in mind. The second small wrinkle is that I have had some quite stupendous grade readouts, mostly in similar conditions. Climbing up Old La Honda and Tunitas Creek Rd on the SF peninsula, I apparently was climbing grades of >20% a few times, clearly a GPS error.

Despite these niggles, I’m happy with the unit and intend to stick with it. I’m getting valuable training information, which is why I bought it in the first place. If I decide I need more accurate speed readings real time, I might yet get a cheap wireless computer to mount next to the Edge. Garmin Edge 305 Bicycle GPS Navigator with Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor (Factory Refurbished)

5 Stars Garmin Edge 305 is the shiz nit!
This thing is great! I’ve used heart rate monitors before but I was limited to using them on one bike if I wanted to get my speed as well. With this unit having GPS, I can use it on all my bikes, in the car, on my motorcycles, anywhere. I even use this as a lap timer for my street motorcycles when I go to the track. The interface is simple and the fitness software is a no-brainer, even for me.

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Polar RS800G3 Bundle Includes S3 Stride Sensor G3 GPS Sensor Free IRDA

“The RS800G3 was designed for multisport athletes who want to use GPS technology to measure speed and distance across all terrains. It features the new G3 GPS Sensor, a lightweight, water resistant device designed to withstand the harshest conditions and handle the most extreme adventure sports. RS800g3 * Heart Rate features include Owncode, Owncal, Ownzone, average heart rate and maximum heart rate, * Data features include 99 exercise files with summaries, R-R recording and infrared data transfer, * Includes g3 Sensor module to track speed and distance via GPS”

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars polar 800
Great product. Too bad there is no real marketing to get it out to the public. This is a great training product that can be introduced to the teenagers early on to give them a better training awarness. The transaction went smooth and I was very pleased with the way Amazon brought this together.

2 Stars Too complicated, and no English quickstart instructions
Bought for my wife’s birthday. She’s very technical (has MBA and MS/CS degrees), and as an endurance athlete she’s become very familiar with Polar and Garmin HRMs and GPS devices over the years – has a Garmin 305, an eTrex Vista, a Brunton GPS, etc.

Well, this device stumped her – she worked with it for an hour and couldn’t get the GPS part to sync with the display … maybe because the quickstart instructions were all in French?

She worked through all the menus and decided that even if she *could* get the thing to function, it was going to be unworkable while riding. And, as delivered it doesn’t have everything it needs for connecting to a computer (that’s optional). So, we returned it.

4 Stars I’m happy with RS800 but very disappointed with Watchsavings!
I’m happy with RS800 but very disappointed with Watchsavings – the amazon’s partner.

I live in Brazil and I’ve received my order at a friend’s address in USA. He took it to me and I have a problem: I bought a “1 of Polar RS800G3 Bundle ( Includes S3 Stride Sensor), G3 GPS Sensor, Free IRDA” (order # 104-7005327-9628241) and the S3 Stride does not came in the box. I’ve just received the RS800, the GPS Sensor and the IRDA. I need to know what happened. I sent an e-mail to Watchsavings 2 weeks ago and they didn’t answered me. I’m waiting an answer from AMAZON.COM. Tks, HUGO

Polar RS800G3 Bundle ( Includes S3 Stride Sensor), G3 GPS Sensor, Free IRDA

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Polar RS800G3 Bundle Includes S3 Stride Sensor G3 GPS Sensor Free IRDA

“The RS800G3 was designed for multisport athletes who want to use GPS technology to measure speed and distance across all terrains. It features the new G3 GPS Sensor, a lightweight, water resistant device designed to withstand the harshest conditions and handle the most extreme adventure sports. RS800g3 * Heart Rate features include Owncode, Owncal, Ownzone, average heart rate and maximum heart rate, * Data features include 99 exercise files with summaries, R-R recording and infrared data transfer, * Includes g3 Sensor module to track speed and distance via GPS”

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars I’m happy with RS800 but very disappointed with Watchsavings!
I’m happy with RS800 but very disappointed with Watchsavings – the amazon’s partner.

I live in Brazil and I’ve received my order at a friend’s address in USA. He took it to me and I have a problem: I bought a “1 of Polar RS800G3 Bundle ( Includes S3 Stride Sensor), G3 GPS Sensor, Free IRDA” (order # 104-7005327-9628241) and the S3 Stride does not came in the box. I’ve just received the RS800, the GPS Sensor and the IRDA. I need to know what happened. I sent an e-mail to Watchsavings 2 weeks ago and they didn’t answered me. I’m waiting an answer from AMAZON.COM. Tks, HUGO

Polar RS800G3 Bundle ( Includes S3 Stride Sensor), G3 GPS Sensor, Free IRDA

2 Stars Too complicated, and no English quickstart instructions
Bought for my wife’s birthday. She’s very technical (has MBA and MS/CS degrees), and as an endurance athlete she’s become very familiar with Polar and Garmin HRMs and GPS devices over the years – has a Garmin 305, an eTrex Vista, a Brunton GPS, etc.

Well, this device stumped her – she worked with it for an hour and couldn’t get the GPS part to sync with the display … maybe because the quickstart instructions were all in French?

She worked through all the menus and decided that even if she *could* get the thing to function, it was going to be unworkable while riding. And, as delivered it doesn’t have everything it needs for connecting to a computer (that’s optional). So, we returned it.

5 Stars polar 800
Great product. Too bad there is no real marketing to get it out to the public. This is a great training product that can be introduced to the teenagers early on to give them a better training awarness. The transaction went smooth and I was very pleased with the way Amazon brought this together.

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