Can anyone offer me some advice on the subject of Garmins. I am looking to get one (not sure which ) just to make my rides more enjoyable I know apps like Strava will do similar (or at least I think they do ) Does anyone have any opinions on the worth of these things as some are well in excess of £300, if so which do you recommend and why, thanks .
Garmin devices and similar
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martint235
Dog on a bike
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If you want to ride stupidly long distances then I'd go for the Etrex series as you can replace the batteries. They also aren't quite as expensive as the Edge series but they don't allow you to play Strava.
Andrew_Culture
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Are there any that automatically upload to Endomondo or Strava, maybe via WiFi or summit similar?
Don't personally see the cult status of the 800 unless you're going to be buying it for hard core training. If you are then fair dos.
I would recommend one of the two Garmin Dakota models (bought from an official dealer that actually offers warranties I would like to stress in particular).
The etrex range has been revamped. What was the etrex series was replaced by 3 models of 'etrex' the 10/20/30 and two dakota models 10/20. All the specs are at the garmin website.
I would recommend one of the two Garmin Dakota models (bought from an official dealer that actually offers warranties I would like to stress in particular).
The etrex range has been revamped. What was the etrex series was replaced by 3 models of 'etrex' the 10/20/30 and two dakota models 10/20. All the specs are at the garmin website.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
They will do but not direct, you'll be able to transfer the gpx file from the device to your desktop (pc/laptop) and upload it to strava.
martint235
Dog on a bike
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Ooh that's news. So I can play Strava after all!!
I do believe (and i don't have a Garmin) that the Garmin's can upload directly to Strava when plugged into the USB cable in your PC so they are pretty convenient.
The software from my Holux device will create a GPX file which can be uploaded to Strava, it's just an extra step or two over the garmin so not quite as easy but works all the same...
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The software from my Holux device will create a GPX file which can be uploaded to Strava, it's just an extra step or two over the garmin so not quite as easy but works all the same...
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Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
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Which Holux do you have? I have the very cheapest gpsport245 and am considering upgrading to something with a moving map on it.
snorri
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I am a recent convert to the use of gps whilst cycle touring.
It depends what you mean by "more enjoyable" , but the gps did relieve me of a small degree of stress at the end of each day.
I had bought a Garmin Etrex for about £90 online for use with another interest I pursue and decided at the last minute to take it along with me on a recent tour. It proved very useful for routing me back to my tent/hostel/hotel after a day of sightseeing or evening in the pub. I did not want a replay of the previous tour when one night the German police became involved in helping me find my tent . The Garmin got me back to bed with least delay every night. It was also useful when some interesting feature diverted me off my route, after investigating the feature the Garmin got me back on track.
It depends what you mean by "more enjoyable" , but the gps did relieve me of a small degree of stress at the end of each day.I had bought a Garmin Etrex for about £90 online for use with another interest I pursue and decided at the last minute to take it along with me on a recent tour. It proved very useful for routing me back to my tent/hostel/hotel after a day of sightseeing or evening in the pub. I did not want a replay of the previous tour when one night the German police became involved in helping me find my tent . The Garmin got me back to bed with least delay every night. It was also useful when some interesting feature diverted me off my route, after investigating the feature the Garmin got me back on track.
Berties
Fast and careful!
As my cadence sensor requires a specific unit,I researched the Bryton range and finished with a bryton ride 40,I love it ! links to a piece of downloaded software called bridge 2 which is great,the ride 40 gives you all the information you could require,you can download workout files to computer and upload to endamondo i use tcx as it seems more accurately imported,I have a hrm,and got it fitted all in for £125 have a look http://corp.brytonsport.com/products/rider40?lang=en-us
I have the GPSport 260, never pre programmed a route to follow so couldn't tell you what it's like! I'm actually considering upgrading to get cadence so I can improve my pedalling. If you want to take a look at one I'm in Ipswich
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david k
Hi
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my edge 800 will upload to endo, just click import, it gives you an option to click garmin devices and it finds it automatically, click it and it uploads in seconds. its not wifi though. you can do several rides on the garmin then upload them all at once
2PedalsTez
Über Member
Correct. I've got a Garmin Edge 500 and only very recently joined Strava. I plugged my Garmin in as normal, logged into Strava and selected upload. It detected the device and uploaded ALL of my rides (currently stored in the 500). It did take a while for me to read through all my times for so many different stages!
I wouldn't be without my Garmin!
Most of the Garmin (and many other) GPS systems will appear on your Computer as a hard drive with the name label.
All you are doing is importing a file.
The problem lies with file formats as there are many. *.CRS *.GPX, *.TCX , *FIT and others.
One tip though is to keep the number of files on the GPS down as it will take longer and longer to upload as the files are searched and matched against those already uploaded
All you are doing is importing a file.
The problem lies with file formats as there are many. *.CRS *.GPX, *.TCX , *FIT and others.
One tip though is to keep the number of files on the GPS down as it will take longer and longer to upload as the files are searched and matched against those already uploaded
