What Garmin?

[sawyer280769]

Looking for a decent gps unit (Garmin seems to be the most popular) looking for the usual speed, distance, climb etc. maybe like the heart rate and cadence options. Any recommendations?

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Simple answer = How deep are your pockets?

 

[sawyer280769]

I'm not proud. Second hand would do

 

[MikeW-71]

If you want cadence and HR, an Edge 500 is the cheapest one to go for.

 

[sawyer280769]

I'll have a wee look. Thanks for that !

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

You need to give us an idea on what you want to spend...

I have a Garmin Edge 200 which was great for what I wanted it for at the time basic GPS with crumb trail course, no maps, no HRM, no cadence. Cost me £79.99.

At Christmas I came across one of the Amazon lightening deals and purchased an Garmin Edge 500 which has many more features including HRM & cadence (if you purchase said sensors) and got that for £89.99 usually a lot more (£149.99 I think). My Edge 200 went to my OH whose Edge 705 is giving up the ghost completely.

If you want maps, then you will have to pay much more, but you will find other options available and Amazon Lightening deals are a good place to keep an eye on.

 

[vickster]

Best prices often from Handtc if wanting new, they have some refurbs too I think

Although not a bad price here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Heart-Monitor-Cadence-Sensor/dp/B002O0QBN4/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&keywords=garmin%20edge%20500&linkCode=ur2&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&qid=1379338013&s=electronics&sr=1-2&tag=cheaphighstre-21

 

[Cubist]

You may be able to find a used Edge 305. Does everything you ask for.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garmin-ed...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item2335ebbd84

 

[young Ed]

if your pockets go to 250 quid then the 800 or a bit deeper even the 810 is just great! but not so great on the old wallet! ;D
Cheers Ed

 

[young Ed]

do you want navigation with maps or not?
Cheers Ed

 

[derrick]

You should be able to find the 800 second hand, a lot of people have upgraded to the 810. has maps aswell, does it all. i would not be without mine.

 

[nickyboy]

Just bought an 810, £270. I particularly wanted the mapping as I have a habit of getting lost

 

[sawyer280769]

I'm not really sure I would use the maps to be honest

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

+1 for an 800. Wouldn't be without it.

 

[John Shingler]

love my 800 also.