Cycle computers(gps)

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Rob3rt

Man or Moose!
Location
Manchester
Cool. You could I assume create routes (with the ViewRanger site, or BikeHike, or ...) and export them to gpx format for import to the 500

Yes.

You can export as gpx from most route planning websites. But the Garmin Edge 500 may not support these files so I convert them to one of the following Garmin Course formats, .tcx or .crs with the following http://www.gpsies.com/convert.do

As far as I know .crs is the preferred format of the Edge 500 (at least in the way I use it, i.e. like a generic USB device), however you can load a .tcx file but when you next turn on the Garmin it will convert the file, so you may as well use .crs.
 

VamP

Banned
Location
Cambs
+1 for the 500. It's perfect for the job.
 

defy-one

Guest
The 200 is great if you don't want/need ANT + devices attached. Received my £30 cash back yesterday so it cost me £71
Go for the 500 if you do need ant+.
Either way great computers
 

lejogger

Guru
Location
Wirral
+1 for the 500.
Bought one two weeks ago and I'm really made up with it. The 200 looks great as well and there's £30 cash back at the minute which makes it a good deal, but I'm glad I've got the option for HRM and cadence as I've been immediately tempted to invest in the extra gismos.
 
Was caught in the 500 or 800 conundrum but eventually went for the 500. I very rarely go on routes that i don't have decent knowledge of and if i do i can pre plan the route before hand. I read too many reviews, RE the 800, which pointed to problems in wet weather and screen size making it difficult to follow instructions at pace anyway. For these reasons and the price difference i opted for the 500. I simply don't need the extra gadgetry of the 800. some people might though. I also much prefer the size of the 500 compared to the larger 800.

TBH, if you have the money, both pieces of kit are going to be awesome!
 

Lee_M

Guru
Reading the screen is a bit of a problem at times, but it's useful when I get lost!

Got absolutely drowned couple of weeks ago and the 800 was fine, what are these problems?
 
Reading the screen is a bit of a problem at times, but it's useful when I get lost!

Got absolutely drowned couple of weeks ago and the 800 was fine, what are these problems?
Lee, quite a few poeple have had their units wet one way or the other and experienced problems. I believe the most common was your computer not being able to recognise the device when plugged in. Many have been sent back to Garmin and Garmin apparently send out a replacement pretty quick and without hassle. Point being they obviously are aware of the fault. The 800 does claim to be water proof so if you have any such problems Garmin should see you right.

This seems reassuring though:

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-836112.html

An idea of what i've seen:

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/have-i-ruined-my-garmin-800

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/garmin-edge-800-waterproof.94019/
 
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