Garmin Edge 500 and Edge 705

Jonathan Pait of LowCadence.com takes a look at the Garmin Edge 500 and how it compares to the Garmin Edge 705 when it comes to size and menu navigation... plus a few other differences.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Garmin
• Edge
• 705
• 500
• Cycling
• Computer

[hmbmd]

You didn't mention the difference in file formats. The 705 writes a .tcx file and the 500 writes a .fit file.

[CaseyRocky]

Can either device read the outside temperature in celsius?

Also, on the 705, would I be able to quickly download course data for the maah daah hey trail and the computer would tell me where and when to turn?

[jcc2150]

i read in other reviews that the twist on mount is kind of loose, theres no solid click am i right? it seems to be a concern if accidentally hitting it on the corner and it twists off flying...

[Jfs37921]

How can I make a course on my garmin500?

[gust2173]

It seems to be pretty hot in the room....( 1:57)

[sftriman]

That was a very informative video. Thanks. It would have been nice to learn, or even see, if there is any difference in the data analysis once a ride is over. I take it that there isn't - the analysis would be the same, based on time, distance, HR, power, cadence, altimeter, and temperature.

[shmana]

@hmbmd how do i change the battery on my garmin 500?

[shorerydr10]

The 500 looks like it has a few needed features that I would like on my 705...

[i2ambler2002]

Actually the 500 can do routing. You can create courses, and you can also now create workouts.

[taylorstrawbridge]

It can't do any routing relating stuff. Only the 705 can do it.

[LiquidFilmsdotTV]

would you explain if the garmin 500 or the 305 can follow or make you follow a previously recorded route. if i ride a route, even though it doesnt have maps, can the 305-500 give you indications or waypoints of where to go? (turn right, turn left, etc)