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best GPS unit

  • 30-04-2013 11:48am
    #1
    mr spuckler
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    i currently have a garmin edge 705 but am looking to upgrade, specifically i'd like something that would cover both cycling and hiking well. i've had a bit of a look around but would appreciate any advice you guys might have. ideally i'd like to be able to use my HR & cadence sensors but from what i can see this wouldn't allow me to see the data in real time on many of the hiking units. all thoughts welcome!


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  • #2
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    An 800/810 with a topo map? Not sure what extras you get on the hiking devices.


  • #3
    mr spuckler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭mr spuckler


    i think the extras on the hiking units are largely screen size plus sensitivity of the receiver. i had been thinking of the 810 with topo, only problem is i find the topo on my 705 fairly meh...that could just be the maps i downloaded though!


  • #4
    AIR-AUSSIE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭AIR-AUSSIE


    mr spuckler wrote: »
    i think the extras on the hiking units are largely screen size plus sensitivity of the receiver. i had been thinking of the 810 with topo, only problem is i find the topo on my 705 fairly meh...that could just be the maps i downloaded though!

    An 805 with opencycle maps would be worth a look. The difficulty with hiking units I imagine is connecting them to your bike no?


  • #5
    mr spuckler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭mr spuckler


    mounts are available alright.

    anyone got an opinion on edge 800 vs 810? i can't really see enough to justify the extra spend on the 810...


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