What Garmin?

[Roadrider48]

800. Used once lol. I bought the performance pack for around £250 on a pbk code and quidco . £25 for official garmin euro maps off eBay

I've got an 800 too with cadence and hrm monitors.
Have you ever thought about getting a power meter? I have been looking recently at the Stages crank type of power meter to pair with my 800. I thought it might be a good tool to pace rides. As well as obviously cadence and heart rate. A lot of reviews say that they are very worth while. Just wondered if you've ever thought of one.
I did mention it before elsewhere, but no one replied, so I thought I'd ask you. As you seem to be quite up on decent bikes and kit. Thanks.

 

[vickster]

I have no idea. I an a recreational cyclist really. I don't train or do anything competitive! I am also 10kg too heavy or more

 

[Roadrider48]

I have no idea. I an a recreational cyclist really. I don't train or do anything competitive! I am also 10kg too heavy or more

Fair enough. Thanks for the reply. Just thought I'd ask.

 

[vickster]

Being sensible I'd get the Edge200. But I am tempted by the Edge 510.

For the 510, Evans look as cheap as any new at the moment, don't forget Quidco

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...match__plid_&gclid=CODw-JWz4bwCFUjItAod1VEACA

Crc for the 200, unless a British cycling member, then halfords...Quidco again for either

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...nitedKingdom&gclid=CMC1zeiz4bwCFZShtAodBCkARQ

 

[Basil.B]

A cycling friend has just bought this.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...dp:1o4|bku:1&gclid=CMDAorH54rwCFfLHtAod-koARA
Not considered this model.

 

[vickster]

Link doesn't work

 

[Basil.B]

Link doesn't work

Bugger, was the Garmin Edge Touring package from Halfords.

 

[vickster]

Lots sell that. It's a stripped down model, no hrm or cadence. Are you wanting those, then the 510 or 800 performance or mapping and directions, then the touring. If you want everything, then the £300+ performance and navigation package

This does it all

http://www.handtec.co.uk/garmin-edge-800-performance-navigation-bundle-black-white-m10-uk100-46.html

Handtec cheapest for the touring
http://www.handtec.co.uk/garmin-edge-touring.html?gclid=CNbR_8v_4rwCFQkEwwodqxIABw

 

[maltloaf]

I have a 510 and I love it.
I got it in a price match from halfords around the middle of last year.
Reasons to get the 510 over the 500 are you can customise the screens more, they are colour and touchscreen also I wouldn't want to live without he Bluetooth uploading of activities via smartphone. It makes life so much easier not having to hook it up to a PC post ride.
I use the live track feature now and then as the missus likes to know I haven't crashed, but not often enough that it's a feature I'd miss.
However, now I'm beginning to explore a bit more and a bit further afield I am starting to wish I had sprung the extra for an 810 for the mapping functions. If I see one on offer I may well upgrade.

 

[maltloaf]

Lots sell that. It's a stripped down model, no hrm or cadence. Are you wanting those, then the 510 or 800 performance or mapping and directions, then the touring. If you want everything, then the £300+ performance and navigation package

Handtec cheapest for the touring
http://www.handtec.co.uk/garmin-edge-touring.html?gclid=CNbR_8v_4rwCFQkEwwodqxIABw

Yep, odd machine that. It's like a 200 but colour and with maps. No connectivity

 

[Leaway2]

I bought a 200, 2 weeks ago from Ebay for £65. Used it a couple of times. My problem is I have to remember which switch does what, as I cant see the damn thing without my specs on (my problem not Garmin).
I still like the "map my ride" app on the phone though and its freeeeeeeeeeee.

 

[Leodis]

Just in the middle of deciding what to do, buy a garmin or stick with speed meters/phone app and navigation... Hmmm

 

[John Shingler]

Garmin

 

[Leodis]

I know I know... It makes sense