Garmin Edge 205 and Garmin Edge 305 Now Available at Amazon
The long awaited Garmin Edge 205 and Garmin Edge 305's are now avilable at Amazon. These were announced (see article) LAST AUGUST, and we have been waiting a long time for these units. These are, in concept, an adaptation of the popular Forerunners to the cyclist's needs. With plenty of thought put into these, the Cyclist now has the ability to plot his or her routes, heart rate, cadence, altitude and distance all together in one place to understand their training history and needs. They aren't specifically designed for navigation, but instead designed as a training aid. There are four basic configurations:
Garmin Edge 205 - The Garmin Edge 205 is the entry level model that is a stand alone unit allowing you to track your route, as well as your speed, elevation, etc. All of this information can then be downloaded onto your PC for tracking and developing a training regimen. This information can also be uploaded to Garmin's Motionbased.com website, or used with Google Earth.
Garmin Edge 305HR - The Garmin Edge 305HR adds a heart monitor funciton to the set-up while offering all of the features that the Edge 205 offers. By strapping on the heart rate monitor strap to your chest, you can wirelessly transmit heart rate info to the device. You can now see how your heart rate factors into your training results.
Garmin Edge 305CAD - The Garmin Edge 305 CAD has a cadence device that bolts onto your bike and measures cadence as a data input into your training records. Again, it has all of the funcitons that the Edge 205 has, plus the cadence feature. It does not have the heart rate monitor.
Garmin Edge 305CAD/HR - The Garmin Edge CAD/HR has both the cadence and Heart rate monitoring features, as well as the data collection capabilities as the Edge 205.
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Posted by Scott Martin at February 28, 2006 10:32 AM
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