Garmin Edge

[oliglynn]

I'm considering getting a garmin edge 810. Intended use is for tracking regular rides + route planning & navigation every now and then when I venture further afield.

I'm a bit confused as to what bundle to get. I want performance bundle (cadence, speed + hrm sensors) but don't know whether to go for the navigation bundle too.

I wanted to get feedback on what the base maps are like compared to nav bundle maps, as these add a fair bit to the price.

 

[PaulSecteur]

I wanted to get feedback on what the base maps are like compared to nav bundle maps, as these add a fair bit to the price.

The basemaps are next to useless for navigation. There are free or much cheaper alternatives, I think its from "talkytoaster". Have a search around.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'm considering getting a garmin edge 810.

I don't know about the bundles, but I have heard a lot of bad reports about the 810's reliability.

A lot of people seem to recommend getting the 800 instead, it's apparently a more stable product.

That said perhaps the early problems have been sorted by now, I'm sure some 810 users will along shortly to assist.

 

[oliglynn]

How long's the 810 been on the market?

 

[Soup890]

Don't know but can't you use your smartphone ?

 

[oliglynn]

I could use my phone, and am at the moment, however I don't like to drain battery too much on the phone in case I need to make a call for rescue or something, so leave the phone in my pocket with screen off. I have a phone with a large screen so it munches through battery pretty quick. I like the idea of a computer that connects to phone with bluetooth, and uploads rides automatically.

I'm now thinking perhaps an Edge 510 would be a better (and more economical) option considering how often i'd use the navigation (I believe this is the only difference between them)

 

[Soup890]

To be honest with you I'd go with the cheapest you can find, unless your into cycling competitively also ask yourself this question are you still going to use it in 3 years time?

 

[BSRU]

I went for an 800 performance bundle(only £10 dearer than the 800 alone) as the large extra amount of cash required for the 810 was not worth it to me, I didn't want the new features.

 

[Carl G]

I went for the HRS + O/S map bundle as there was a special offer at the time.
Overall, very pleased with it.