Cyclists don't need maps! That's too distracting and a waste of battery life. What we need is clear turn-by-turn voice instructions! Come on Garmin, even my old 260W does that (and has a 5-hour battery life).
@xchopp I guess this is intended for performance/training, not for navigation -- in this case, also no need for the map display? How useful is it, really, when you are moving?
@xchopp If you don't need the map/navigation - just go with the Edge 500 instead, cheaper, and without the map/navigation. If you want the clarity of this display though, then that's a reason to select it over the Edge 500.
@dcrainmakerblog Thanks. It's quite hard to figure out what features are on each of the models (Edge 500 doesn't have voice turn-by-turn). I realized that I already have a Nüvi 260W in my car -- I could mount on the top bar, or velcro onto my helmet so I can hear the t-b-t instructions over the traffic. 260W doesn't have route uploading but the 500 doesn't have nav; for that I'd need the Edge 705 at more than $550! It's a shame there isn't a less expensive cycle nav that does it all. iPhone?
@xchopp Neither the Edge 500 or Edge 800 have voice instructions - actually, no Garmin devices do, only some of the cell phone based apps do. In that case, you'd probably want the Wahoo Fitness iPhone Bike Case, with some of the mapping apps.
@dcrainmakerblog Thanks. I guess you mean Garmin bike-specific units: my Garmin Nuvi 260W (w/bike mode, whatever that means -- probably just avoids highways) does have spoken directions. I am thinking of trying to velcro it onto my helmet (so that I can hear the instructions above traffic). A friend is selling a Garmin Dakota 20 which seems better and less expensive (no spoken directions but it does have a 20-hour battery life and decent screen with polarized sunglasses; and route upload).
@97Jonney Yup. In most cases you'll find that your arms (near your elbow), actually kinda wrap around the unit in that particular space. It pretty much happens naturally for most folks.
no voice? I'm not sure If I could hear that bleeping on my motorized bicycle. And because the mbike is considerably faster than non-mbike, dangerous to be looking at gps alot. Well, I guess I would have to just learn to glance quickly, motor noise and wind noise anyway.
@agedchiken No, with the twist mount of the Edge 800, I'm unable to mount it on my stem due to the short stem. It's a common problem on tri bikes. You could get a profile design-type mount to slot in between the aerobars. But, in reality if you look at arm position relative to the pads, your arm slides along the side of the Edge, making it right in front of you. It actually works better than one might think. Thanks!
Why dislikes?! Damn dislikers, do better if you can.
Good video, thanks!
OrganicMK 4 days ago
Are there any cheaper alternatives?
jaowseph 3 weeks ago
Cyclists don't need maps! That's too distracting and a waste of battery life. What we need is clear turn-by-turn voice instructions! Come on Garmin, even my old 260W does that (and has a 5-hour battery life).
xchopp 2 months ago
@xchopp I guess this is intended for performance/training, not for navigation -- in this case, also no need for the map display? How useful is it, really, when you are moving?
xchopp 2 months ago
@xchopp If you don't need the map/navigation - just go with the Edge 500 instead, cheaper, and without the map/navigation. If you want the clarity of this display though, then that's a reason to select it over the Edge 500.
dcrainmakerblog 2 months ago
@dcrainmakerblog Thanks. It's quite hard to figure out what features are on each of the models (Edge 500 doesn't have voice turn-by-turn). I realized that I already have a Nüvi 260W in my car -- I could mount on the top bar, or velcro onto my helmet so I can hear the t-b-t instructions over the traffic. 260W doesn't have route uploading but the 500 doesn't have nav; for that I'd need the Edge 705 at more than $550! It's a shame there isn't a less expensive cycle nav that does it all. iPhone?
xchopp 2 months ago
@xchopp ...or the Edge 800 (reviewed here) I suppose! Still expensive tho' -- I'd rather get some new wheels!
xchopp 2 months ago
@xchopp Neither the Edge 500 or Edge 800 have voice instructions - actually, no Garmin devices do, only some of the cell phone based apps do. In that case, you'd probably want the Wahoo Fitness iPhone Bike Case, with some of the mapping apps.
dcrainmakerblog 1 month ago
@dcrainmakerblog Thanks. I guess you mean Garmin bike-specific units: my Garmin Nuvi 260W (w/bike mode, whatever that means -- probably just avoids highways) does have spoken directions. I am thinking of trying to velcro it onto my helmet (so that I can hear the instructions above traffic). A friend is selling a Garmin Dakota 20 which seems better and less expensive (no spoken directions but it does have a 20-hour battery life and decent screen with polarized sunglasses; and route upload).
xchopp 1 month ago
Can you still have your arms on the aero bars?
97Jonney 2 months ago
@97Jonney Yup. In most cases you'll find that your arms (near your elbow), actually kinda wrap around the unit in that particular space. It pretty much happens naturally for most folks.
dcrainmakerblog 2 months ago
Garmin Suggested Retail Price: $ 449.99 USD
LOL
ibiza1982 3 months ago
When I enter the State on Slovakia, on Eastern Europe maps 2012.10 torrent is not find a Slovakia hou i find this?
darasovci25 5 months ago
Too bad you had to mount it on the clip bars. Nice road, where is that?
ffiaux 5 months ago
i mounted mine between the aero bars using a universal computer mount and love it, so easy to read while aero
dcfoodconcepts 7 months ago
can u tell me if this works in sweden stockholm
BillieJean900 7 months ago
@BillieJean900 Yes, assuming you have bought the European maps (or downloaded ones from online for it), it'll work just fine.
dcrainmakerblog 7 months ago
no voice? I'm not sure If I could hear that bleeping on my motorized bicycle. And because the mbike is considerably faster than non-mbike, dangerous to be looking at gps alot. Well, I guess I would have to just learn to glance quickly, motor noise and wind noise anyway.
DOTdirtbiker 10 months ago
The garmin 800 is an issue when there is no decent stem for it to mount on. I believe at this point to use the main tube.
secretgreg 11 months ago
Are you not able to mount this on your stem? Seems pointless on your aero bars as you can't use them!
agedchiken 1 year ago
@agedchiken No, with the twist mount of the Edge 800, I'm unable to mount it on my stem due to the short stem. It's a common problem on tri bikes. You could get a profile design-type mount to slot in between the aerobars. But, in reality if you look at arm position relative to the pads, your arm slides along the side of the Edge, making it right in front of you. It actually works better than one might think. Thanks!
dcrainmakerblog 1 year ago
When you riding, does is light screen backgorund?
freemusicblogg 1 year ago
@freemusicblogg You can turn it on or off depending on how you like it. Or you can set it to stay on for a certain number of seconds after touch.
dcrainmakerblog 1 year ago
@dcrainmakerblog Ok, thank you for help!
freemusicblogg 1 year ago
holy shit that looks nice
EmptyTheRoom 1 year ago
i can't hear its voice :/
1nternetm1n1ster 1 year ago
@1nternetm1n1ster
There is no voice, just a "beep" sound...
apolicum 1 year ago
Look where you're going!!
halffastcycling 1 year ago
nice bike :)
jonaspollard 1 year ago
Software looks like the Oregon.
sven31415 1 year ago