I used a Garmin 205 (I think that was the model number) for several years. For 90% of riding it was great, but the battery didn't last quite long enough for a double century, forcing me to carry a backup and a cord to connect the unit to the battery. Also, the internal memory would only hold about 300 miles of route, which meant that I wasn't able to record the entire PBP route. I imagine they've fixed that problem in the latest models.
Having GPS came in handy in France when I got separated from the group on a training ride. The Garmin unit got me back to town by backtracking the route we had taken on the way out. --Eric N On Feb 16, 2011, at 8:46 AM, Lee <leec...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Patrick. I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I mainly use when > running or biking new routes, to calculate total distances. When using > it for biking, I just turn it on, sync it with the GPS network, and > throw it in my bag. When I'm done with the ride, I'll take it out and > check the total miles. Usually, I'll also download the information to > a free application on my laptop, as it will also automatically record > your route on a map for later reference, as well as other info, like > elevation profile. One nice thing about it is that it doesn't have a > read-out for MPH/KPH, so you won't be tempted/distracted by how fast/ > slow you are going ;) > > I like it, but I don't use it very often. That's my wishy-washy > endorsement. > > Best, > Lee > SF, CA > > On Feb 16, 7:48 am, PATRICK MOORE <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Tell me about this Garmin: what sort of wheel sensor does it use? Is >> it wireless? Does it mount on the bar or go in a pocket? >> >> I'd like to be able to measure distance without obsessing about speed, >> without wires and, especially, without an annoying "pace arrow" >> average speed indicator. OTOH, I wonder if I need another electronic >> gadget. >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 9:09 PM, Rene Sterental <orthie...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> I'm a geek and on all my bikes, except for the Betty I carry my Garmin Edge >>> 800. Use it for HR control because I like seeing those numbers; use it to >>> find destinations that I need to ride to but don't know how to get to, as >>> part of my goal to bike more and ride less; use it mountain biking to learn >>> new trails and routes, but have yet to learn how to properly plan a route >>> and then follow it along. A couple of years ago tried to do the Power thing, >>> but found it meaningless for me. Still have that wheelset on the Homer, but >>> will likely try to sell it soon. Also check my cadence a lot. Cadence to me >>> is even more important than HR. Like to also check for other pieces of >>> meaningless information that I could very easily live without and keep a >>> couple of online logs at Training Peaks and Garmin Connect. >> >>> Now that there are several very good iPhone cycling apps, I've played with a >>> few and for off-road riding, I like MotionX GPS and just downloaded a new >>> one to check out. >> >>> Could I live without it? Absolutely!!! Do I love playing with it? >>> Absolutely!!! >> >>> René >> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> -- >> Patrick Moore >> Albuquerque, NM >> For professional resumes, contact >> Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
