heart rate monitor / sppedometer

piobhan

Looking to get both of the above, have a pretty standard speedo but would like a better one,
Is it possible to get the 2 items in one ?? If so how much would you be looking at and where could I get one,
Thanks for any advive
Kieran :cool:

07Lapierre

One word: "Garmin" (the 500)

xz

07Lapierre wrote: »

One word: "Garmin" (the 500)

and if you dont need the sat nav functions of the Garmin, theres always Polar, Both types can be found here, just for ease of showing you, but can probably be cheaper elsewhere http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/showsearchresults.asp?idCategory=189&order=3

QueensGael

This one has a heart-rate monitor and speedometer - nothing fancy but might be what you're looking for. Free shipping to Ireland.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-v3-triple-wireless-cycle-computer/

piobhan

Checked out those few options listed above.
Is the garmin 500 worth the extra money, any got one here, are they good for training,
I dont really need the sat nav feature but suppose its a bonus,
any opinions appreciated,
thanks

Lumen

piobhan wrote: »

Checked out those few options listed above.
Is the garmin 500 worth the extra money, any got one here, are they good for training,
I dont really need the sat nav feature but suppose its a bonus,
any opinions appreciated,
thanks

The Garmin 500 does not have sat nav in the normal sense. For that you need the 705 or 800.

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/11/garmin-edge-500-in-depth-review.html

cantalach

Lumen wrote: »

The Garmin 500 does not have sat nav in the normal sense. For that you need the 705 or 800.

Well, it does provide a "breadcrumb" feature whereby you can upload a route to it and then put the device in a mode in which it shows the route ahead and can see where to turn. Admittedly, it gets a bit confused every now and again (specifically, wherever Google maps does not accurately depict the line of the real world roads) but on the whole it works pretty well. It was certainly accurate enough to navigate the Amstel Gold course on a sunny Saturday two months ago today. And if it's good enough to follow a route as famously twisty and confusing as that, it's good enough for most scenarios.

ashleey

And because your speed is calculated via gps you don't need wheel magnets and have to deal with wires or interference between sensor and computer. It's easily worth the money

cantalach

ashleey wrote: »

And because your speed is calculated via gps you don't [...] have to deal with wires or interference between sensor and computer.

Well, that's true, though you do have to deal with interference between satellites and computer. On heavily wooded roads I often see big fluctuations in the reported speed. And on very overcast and misty days I often get very dodgy elevation readings. I've experienced this with the Garmin Edge 405 and the 500.

07Lapierre

piobhan wrote: »

Checked out those few options listed above.
Is the garmin 500 worth the extra money, any got one here, are they good for training,
I dont really need the sat nav feature but suppose its a bonus,
any opinions appreciated,
thanks

Yes they are worth it. You do need the Sat nav feature, you just don't know it yet (ever bring your bike abroad?).

piobhan

07Lapierre wrote: »

Yes they are worth it. You do need the Sat nav feature, you just don't know it yet (ever bring your bike abroad?).

Sounds good, ya i think il go with it, where would be best place to purchase??? cheers for help lads, is the feature of loading your cycle details to the computer good, good for training??

07Lapierre

piobhan wrote: »

Sounds good, ya i think il go with it, where would be best place to purchase??? cheers for help lads, is the feature of loading your cycle details to the computer good, good for training??

Yep! have a look here click on explore and search for rides by location. you can also check out www.ridewithgps.com, then decide for yourself.

Lumen

piobhan wrote: »

where would be best place to purchase??? cheers for help lads, is the feature of loading your cycle details to the computer good, good for training??

Handtec is generally cheapest.

It won't make you any faster but it's something to do while the post-ride pizza is in the oven.

cantalach

Lumen wrote: »

Handtec is generally cheapest.

Yep, that gets my vote too.

piobhan

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2336/garmin-edge-500/6e2183e27cbdb77083fa2819aa1e9e66

Is this the one im looking for so, just double checking??

Cookie_Monster

cantalach wrote: »

Well, it does provide a "breadcrumb" feature whereby you can upload a route to it and then put the device in a mode in which it shows the route ahead and can see where to turn. Admittedly, it gets a bit confused every now and again (specifically, wherever Google maps does not accurately depict the line of the real world roads) but on the whole it works pretty well. It was certainly accurate enough to navigate the Amstel Gold course on a sunny Saturday two months ago today. And if it's good enough to follow a route as famously twisty and confusing as that, it's good enough for most scenarios.

that's news to me, I must try that out

Is it clever enough to notice you taking detours and correct for it, or going places that the maps don't allow?
For example I cut through a park at Cherrywood to not have to loop around loughlinstown roundabout

My route: up slip, over bridge, down through park, past from of Vets marked below and turn right onto Cherrywood rd

maps route: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=N11&daddr=Cherrywood+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FRaILAMdNE2i_w%3BFXpqLAMdrV2i_w&mra=me&mrsp=1,0&sz=14&sll=53.248423,-6.12668&sspn=0.015561,0.131407&ie=UTF8&ll=53.245033,-6.127625&spn=0.015562,0.131407&z=14

piobhan

on the handtec website, link here
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2336/garmin-edge-500/6e2183e27cbdb77083fa2819aa1e9e66

if you scroll down to features it says
in features

Heart rate monitor, yes(some versions)
Is it an added extra or what or is it included in basic price

Heart rate monitor:
yes (some versions)

Cookie_Monster

piobhan wrote: »

on the handtec website, link here
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2336/garmin-edge-500/6e2183e27cbdb77083fa2819aa1e9e66

if you scroll down to features it says
in features

Heart rate monitor, yes(some versions)
Is it an added extra or what or is it included in basic price

Heart rate monitor:
yes (some versions)

you have to buy a chest strap, some of them come bundled with it or you can buy it separately for about 26 GBP
Well worth it IMO, makes calorie count more accurate, gives you another figure to track and try to get highs in

all 500s can use them so even if you don't get the bundle and decide to buy it later it'll be compatible without issues, that's what I did.

piobhan

think you need to spend the extre for this one to get it??? heart rate monitor

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2636/garmin-edge-500---heart-rate-monitor

cantalach

piobhan wrote: »

think you need to spend the extre for this one to get it??? heart rate monitor

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2636/garmin-edge-500---heart-rate-monitor

Yes, and if you want a cadence sensor, there is a slightly more expensive bundle again that includes that:

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2337/garmin-edge-500-heart-rate-monitor---speed-cadence

piobhan

Delivered from handtec today.took 4 days from uk, will get some use out of it at weekend.
Thanks for help and advice

locha

piobhan, how are you finding the Edge 500? I am looking to purchase something similar, did you go for the heart rate monitor? Is it worth it?

piobhan

locha wrote: »

piobhan, how are you finding the Edge 500? I am looking to purchase something similar, did you go for the heart rate monitor? Is it worth it?

ya i went for the one including the heart rate monitor and cadence, overall im well impressed with it and think its worth the few extra quid if you plan to use it.
Check out my training log here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056292890

click on some of the garmin links and have a look at the details it gives, pretty indepth for a small piece of kit,
overall id recommend it