Garmin FR60

girvtheswerve

Hey guys,

Just looking for some advise on this. Anyone have one? Im looking for a pretty basic HRM. This looks perfect. Its more than I originally wanted to spend at €190 with the foot pod in Runways but it looks like a great new toy for me. I would be looking to use it for cycling too.

Anyone have any experience or alternatives in the same price range that they would recommend? Is this worth the money?

All advise/contributions appreciated.:D

Krusty_Clown

Garmin 305 or 405. You could definitely pick one up in that price-range.

osnola ibax

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Garmin 305 or 405. You could definitely pick one up in that price-range.

+1, gps over footpod

girvtheswerve

Would the 305/405 not be at the bottom of the range when it comes to GPS? I thought it would be better to get a good foot pod than bad GPS if you get my logic?

Would I be better to buy online by the way?

osnola ibax

The 405 is class and I'd have thought that was the top of the range, I have the recent cx version but the older non cx version is virtually the same bar more accurate calorie stats which I don't look at anyway. From what I have read the gps is more accurate than the footpod and does not need constant recallibration.

The only garmin which may be seen as more top of the range would be the 310xt, but that's bulkier, but it's waterproof and can b used for triathlons

osnola ibax

I bought mine from endgadget, can't fault the service, also try amazon, try to get the best deal online, make sure to consider the delivery costs. If I were u I would choose the 405 hands down, for it's less bulky size

Murraythree

Just recently purchased FR60 and really pleased with it. Very easy to use and it is extremely accurate at measuring distance from once it is collaborated appropriately. The advantage over GPS is that it does not loose coverage. Would highly recommend. Got a great deal from http://www.handtec.co.uk and very prompt delivery.

girvtheswerve

Sounds good. I did really like it when i saw it in the shop. Its not bulky and looks extremely user friendly. The sensible side me me says i should just look for a cheaper polar version

Krusty_Clown

GPS all the way. You can always get the footpod for the GPS as an accessory. The only advantage of the footpod is that you can use it indoors, or can use it if you're running in a tunnel system (and you missed the Port Tunnel run by a couple of years ).

If you're running on a treadmill, GPS is of no use, but you don't really need to know your distance as it's displayed on the tready's screen (and you can create a manual activity in Garmin Connect to record this for posterity). the noly other location where satellite cover might be a problem, would be somewhere like Venice, with tall buildings and tiny alleyways.

There are many advantages to using GPS, such as recording your route, elevation, courses, etc.

toomuchdetail

Which "toy" you go for probably depends on the long term use to an extent , I had the Garmin 305 and while it is bulky it never lost coverage and was very accurate , I upgraded to the 405 and while it is sleeker I find the functionality of the older 305 better . I originally bought the 305 for running , downloading the maps onto the training center and the anal analysis that follows when looking at splits,distance ,hr etc is great .
I have since taken an interest in Tri's and while both allow for multi sports only the 305 allows you to add in the transition times . Virtual partner is also a great feature of both .
I have also added a cycle cadence sensor for the bike which is compatible for both models .
Not sure about the functionality of the FR60 but if you can use the training centre with it would be great .The extra few quid now might save you more in the long run . I bought online from the UK and saved €140 on the irish price !!!!

robinph

girvtheswerve wrote: »

Would the 305/405 not be at the bottom of the range when it comes to GPS? I thought it would be better to get a good foot pod than bad GPS if you get my logic?

I'd have thought that the 305/ 405 are the best GPS watches you can get, certainly as far as form factor and the actual GPS is concerned. Maybe Polar now has another watch that has more other functions in it as well now they have added GPS to their range as well.

girvtheswerve wrote: »

Would I be better to buy online by the way?

Yes.

Carb

toomuchdetail wrote: »

the anal analysis that follows

:eek:


Is that why your called toomuchdetail

toomuchdetail

should probably be toomuchtime !!