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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 8:45:46 GMT
Hello Im stuart and Im a strava addict!
Its my birthday soon and thinking of investing in a cycle computer.
I was pretty much set on a garmin edge 200 at Β£87 as I've no real interest in heart rate or cadence...but I'm now curious as to what the difference is between that and the garmin edge 500?
And now I see CATEYE do one as do Bryton.... and even decathlon ( although the reviews say its dogg do)
Advice as always welcome even though I'm a Ribble convert.
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Post by Steph on May 22, 2014 9:10:22 GMT
Differences between the 200 and 500 are listed here (highlighted boxes show which features are different): buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=160&compareProduct=36728&compareProduct=90675&ra=true
If you are just after a unit to record your rides then a 200 should be fine. If you think you want (or might want in future) any features that the 500 has then I'd pay the little bit extra now and go for that. If you are after a unit that you can use to follow routes/sat nav then I'd look at the Edge Touring
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 9:25:33 GMT
Steph, Am I being thick or is it just the cadence and heart rate?
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Post by robertsims on May 22, 2014 9:58:25 GMT
That's my understanding. The only difference between 200 and 500 is ability to connect different sensors such as hr and cadence
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Post by Steph on May 22, 2014 10:04:57 GMT
The 500 has heart rate and cadence (through ANT+). There are a few other features it has that the 200 doesn't. 500 has: Advanced workouts, interval training, heart-rate based calorie consumption, customizable screen(s), barometric altimeter, power meter compatible, temperature display as well as the heart rate and cadence features.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 10:24:28 GMT
what the fook is a barometric altimeter?
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 10:29:16 GMT
Unlike the rest of the Edge cycling computers, the Edge 200 uses a GPS based altimeter instead of a barometric based altimeter.
answered own question via the power of google
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Post by Radchenister on May 22, 2014 10:32:53 GMT
Uses air pressure to measure altitude. I used to have a Suunto one for use in the mountains it needed calibration to a fixed point to be accurate - weather fluctuations can effect it but fairly reliable.
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Post by robertsims on May 22, 2014 10:37:07 GMT
When you download it to strava then strava updated elevation anyway doesn't it? So don't personally see mich benefit in that. Customised screens is nice touch as if being fussy a few things I would like on screen of my 200 differently (but only when following breadcrumb trial - normal ride it's fine)
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Post by Radchenister on May 22, 2014 10:38:10 GMT
I have yet to meet anyone who really needed a 500, although my buddy Frank is using his watch with the same features fairly religiously for his Iron-Man training, as opposed to my ex GB Iron-Man mate who barely even bothers taking any fuel on a ride under 4 hrs, let alone worries about what 'zone' he's in ... it's usually just done in the 'on-one' mode, unless we stop for coffee or food .
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Post by Radchenister on May 22, 2014 10:40:25 GMT
When you download it to strava then strava updated elevation anyway doesn't it? So don't personally see mich benefit in that. Customised screens is nice touch as if being fussy a few things I would like on screen of my 200 differently (but only when following breadcrumb trial - normal ride it's fine) The rounding down small lumps will probably mean that the 200 reads a little less than other types IME, at least it does when I've compared mine to say iPhone and Garmin watch logs.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 10:42:28 GMT
rad. wise words as always. I want one because my samsung phone has a nugget GPS sensor and my old BTWIN bike computer doesn't fit on my forks and is knackered anyway. Think a 200 will kill those two birds in one stone.
A 500 would be nice but I wouldn't put a heart strap on for commuting. and they're still pushing close to Β£200 with the ant sensors. where as a 200 is floating around the Β£80 mark
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Post by Radchenister on May 22, 2014 10:53:43 GMT
I'd like a 500 now as I'm getting a bit more techy with training but tbh, it's the type of rides and pace that matter for me, my buddy has me doing seated hills on one week night and a longer challenging 3 - 4 hr rides on Saturdays, ticking over with varied efforts in my own time. Cadence - I know when I'm spinning or mashing without a machine telling me. HRM - I also know when I'm maxing my heart and breathing (a lot these days going up hills chasing him) - would be nice to know how much but not essential. I just checked the last ride data I did with other mate Frank and his altitude was 75m more from his Garmin Forerunner, that's on roughly 1000m total vert on the ride in the Forest of Dean.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2014 10:56:29 GMT
but i therefore can't see the point in buying the 500 without the sensors?
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Post by Radchenister on May 22, 2014 11:01:53 GMT
Nor can I.
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