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Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer

Heart Rate MOnitor and GSC 10 speed/cadence sensor, shown in image.

Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer

$349.95

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Sharpen your cycling performance with the wireless Garmin Edge® 500 Bundle. This GPS-based cycling computer bundle includes a heart rate monitor and a cadence sensor.

ANT+ wireless technology: wirelessly connect to the heart rate monitor, GSC™ 10 cadence bike sensor or ANT+ enabled power meter (power meter not included)
Low-profile bike mount attaches easily to your stem or handlebar; high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix™ satellite prediction calculates your position
Edge 500 measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review
For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 500 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation
Courses feature helps you compare successive rides over the same route; other features include Auto Pause, Auto Lap and temperature readings
Once your ride is done, use the included USB cable to connect Edge 500 to your computer and the internet to analyze your performance
With a simple click, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect™, a 1-stop site for data analysis and sharing
Package includes Edge 500 GPS unit, heart rate monitor chest strap, GSC10 cadence sensor, bike mount, AC charger, USB cable, owner's manual on disk and a quick-start manual

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Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer Customer Reviews

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Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer

4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Accurate (6)
Easy to read (5)
Lightweight (5)
Durable (4)
Waterproof (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Serious training (3)

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May

2010

(29 of 32 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great hardware, terrible software

By JDinCA

from Fremont, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Accurate
Configurable
Easy to Read

Cons

Poor software

Best Uses

Comments about Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer:

I was very impressed at how easy this device was to put on a bike, configure and use. It is very quick to recognize the cadence and speed monitors, and also the heart monitor (I've never had much luck with such devices previously). Also, it finds GPS signals very quickly; I used to have a 305 forerunner, but would have to leave it outside (on my wife's car) to acquire a signal as I got ready, only to forget it one time, and then lose it when my wife went out. This is so much better.
I like the firmware as you can also configure what gets displayed, so you can customize it to what you are interested in. As a result, I flick to one page for climbs, and another for just flats. But, regarding software, that's as complimentary as I can get. The training center s/w is poor (have they heard of google maps?). And worse, I found out that at the end of a ride, if you just power down (rather than reset, to "end" the ride), and then power up and reset later, you lose your data. That's not nice. So although I do recommend this, I also recommend Garmin update their firmware and software. Sportstracks does not yet support this device (that's what I used with my forerunner).
To conclude, this is so nearly an excellent product. I recommend it, but not with a huge number of stars.

Jan

2011

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Geek out!

By lseibt

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Accurate
Easy to Read
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking
Road Racing
Serious Training

Comments about Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer:

OK, I was poking around the REI website for accessories (another mount) for this device and saw there was only one review on the bundle and had to chime in. I don't know what issues the other reviewer had, but I've never experienced a problem. In fact, I think the online site, garmin.connect.com, is great to upload and track workout. I've never lost data. When you're done with the ride, hit the Stop button, then power down. This will prevent your low speed movements from messing your stats. The HR strap is comfy enough. The cadence and speed sesnsor synch right up...and you can use the speed sensor to track your gerbil time on the trainer. I use it to commute and road ride and compile all my numbers on Garmin's site. Freakin sweet. An added bonus, I accidentally cracked the screen while it was sitting on my work bench (my fault) and Garmin covered it under their warranty at no cost. I can't guarantee everyone's experience would be the same...I think they usually charge, but the rep I got was cool. At least two of my riding buddies have the device and are stoked by it. It totally appeals to my inner-geek stat analyst nature. I love it.

Jan

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Must Have for 2012

By specialized

from Washington

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Pros

Accurate
Durable
Easy to Read
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Road Racing
Serious Training

Comments about Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer:

Bought mine last year after struggling with Sigma(not durable) & Cateye (hard to read). This product is completely perfect. Everything can be adjusted to meet your needs. I love the 3 screen data sheets and the GPS accuracy cant get any better. Also GarminConnect is a great way to track all your ride and improve your entire riding experience. If your going to splurge on one bike product this year than look no further. This is a must have for true cyclist.

Jun

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Satisfy your inner geek!

By Amicus

from Simsbury, CT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Serious Training

Comments about Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer:

I used to try and log my rides, now it is all available on the web uploaded after each ride. You can see your route on a map. You can see your speed, rpm and bpm as you rode the route in player mode.
It provides more information than I can use as I ride.
Despite all the functions, it adds nominal weight to the bike.
The record is an incentive to improve and it adds to pleasure or training.

Nov

2011

4.0

Because you gotta have goals

By BrettSmith

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Accurate
Durable
Easy to Read
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Garmin Edge 500 Bundle Wireless Bike Computer:

Totally satisfied except for the fact that it seems REI reboxed it and sold it to me at full price (well, after I burned my coupon on it). I could tell because somebody had logged several hundred miles on it over a 4 month period and they were still on the built-in memory chip of the GPS