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I am a tech guy. If you are too you, are going to love this Garmin bike computer, easy to set up, accurate distance (I set it to automatic, not tire circumference) set up the auto stop to go on after 3 MPH so when you stop it will not go on until you go o
This is very easy to use, if you buy it with the SD card it's plug and play. It also measure power (watts), but you will need a power sensor, there are some available for this.
I bought this device mostly because I am starting to take longer and more scenic rides. Now that I have it I have found that it is great even to have on just the short routine rides as well. It allows me to track my mileage on up to 3 bikes as well as upl
After buying and using the Edge 605 and reading some of the negative reviews I can't help wondering if we are using the same unit. I can only surmise that some of these people didn't spent enough time researching before buying and learning how t
I think this is a great product! It has a wide range of trackable elements and really is a great tool. But, the base maps that it comes with are really poor quality. You will need to buy the Map pack. Make sure you get the DVD of the maps and not the
As a long time fan of training with powermeters, I have been anxiously awaiting the availability of Ant+ Sport power units. When Quarg made their first Ant+Sport compatible crankset I put one on my TT bike, then put the Edge 705 on the stem. The 705 "
I have had GPS on my bikes for years, yet they all lacked something: namely they were fine for handheld use, but were really lacking in their use on bicycles. Sounds kind of dumb, I know, but they just did not perform as well as you might think. They go o
I've have several Garmin devices including: Forerunner 201, 205, 305, eTrex, 60sx but the 705 brings it all together in a small package with a looooooong battery life, sensitive GPS (aquires sats inside my garage), bright screen and enough internal m
I bought the Garmin Edge 705 to replace my Garmin Edge 305. Although the 305 did everything i needed, I wanted a larger display, better battery management, and the ability to load maps in the device. I got everything I wanted with the 705. In fact, the ne
The Garmin Edge 705 has two basic functions; 1) to provide you with data while you ride. 2) to store data and allow you to analyze it later on a computer. It is nearly perfect for displaying data while you ride. The screens are easily customizable to disp
My wife really likes this. She wouldn't let me install the cadence device though.... She didn't want to change the appearance of her bike. SHe downloads the info to her computer and keeps track of all her rides. Began with a PC but recently t
Very easy to use.A real help for the avid bike rider who wants their heart rate data,their cadance and ascent imformation
Should have gotten the faster shipping because I *love* this unit! It is great fun to see the way your heart and cadence interact with the map. Do I need this? No! Do I think it is a great way to be a geek and have fun? Yes! My only complaint with Ga
I read all these reviews before I bought my Edge 705. The device has exceeded all my expectations, and has added a new dimension to my bike rides. It's the most sensitive GPS i've ever used - it "sees" satellites even when in
I've logged close to five hundred miles on my Garmin Edge 705 after upgrading from an Edge 305HR that I used for nearly two years. Here's a quick review of my experience... Display: The new, larger color display is gorgeous. Improvements includ
Great tool for recreation biking. Gradient display is quite useful while climbing mountain. Temperature display is missing. I did a 14 mile hiking in Mount Diablo with this GPS, it guided me perfectly. However I lost a cadence sensor magnet during off-roa
I must start by saying that I don't live in a big city, so I'm not exactly using the 605 as a commuting tool or for directions. I live in central Florida (a place with few elevation changes) and cycle cross country. The altitude has always been
A super training aid. Except, the instructions are vague at best and it is not intuitive to operate. I would have expected that it would come supplied with the detailed city streets map card rather than the base map, it is after all the top of the line fo
This is a very nice product. However, if I did it again I would buy it with the maps. The basic maps are terrible. Also, make sure you read the manual with it. If you set up your wheel size manually it will not record the distance (maybe a glitch). T
The product is great, but the Amazon product description WHAT'S IN THE BOX section clearly states that City Navigator is included. It is not. I confirmed with Garmin that the product # Amazon is shipping (010-00555-30)does not include City Navigator
I have used my Garmin Edge 705 for about six weeks on road rides and trail hiking. Before I rant, let me say this GPS unit is almost perfect and I do not know a better solution currently on the market. The seamless integration with the GPS, heart rate mon
I think that the previous reviews for the 605 are a bit harsh. Let me get right to the negatives of the product as I see it. 1. The route algoritm allows you to select an option where it diverts you around major highways and roads. While this works 90% of
As I've read in other reviews, the Edge 705 base map is better than the 305 but no where close to what you would expect from an all-in GPS unit. If you want to obtain map detail on your PC and you GPS unit, don't buy the micro SD card but rathe
I have used my Garmin Edge 705 for a little over a week now. I upgraded from the Edge 305. When I first received my 705, the instructions stated to charge it before using it. The 705 came with a half charge so I didn't think it would take that lon
The 705 is one of those devices that does many things very well. I was able to connect a PowerTap wheel in no time at all (It took me longer to navigate the Garmin menu than to have the 705 connect to the hub). One reason I really wanted the 705 is to h
I've been researching this product for personal purchase for a while. Amazon says the List price is $709 for the bundle (The -40), but on Garmin's website they list the MSRP as $649. Edge 705, Heart Rate, Speed/Cadence & Data Card with Stre
I've had my 705 for about 3 weeks and have used it on over 400 miles of bike training. It's a great bike computer - very easy to setup, lots of data available, but only the data you decide to have on each screen. The GPS and in-unit maps are g
Danbucks "-DC", it sounds like your cable ties need tightening. This is my second Garmin, (had the 205 for a few years first) I use it on both my mountain and road bike and have never had a problem with the mounting. One other thing I'd l
I have had mine for just over 2 weeks now. I have explored most of it's capabilities. Had to call tech support twice,so far. They are wonderful but the wait time is long. The first issue was a problem with my computer's drive letter assignment w
I have been using the Edge 705 for a month now. I download the data daily to the Mac version of the Garmin Training Center. Having all this information available helps you focus your training and you can see where improvements can be made by measuring y
We bought the Edge 605 with the North America SD card for local bicycle safe roads. Without this card, you are directed to highways. My husband wanted a GPS so he could take random roads to find new routes and then be able to find his way home. His averag
I purchased the 705 with heart monitor and 2010 City Maps DVD only a month ago. I have only used it maybe a dozen times and 4 of those times were in a car. First and foremost this is NOT a car GPS and one should not expect anything more than a very basi
I have had the Edge 705 a little over a week and am enjoying riding with it. I did take the advice of several reviewers and bought the city navigator map separately on DVD so I could use it both on my computer and on the Edge. I first bought a 4GB micro
For me, a bike GPS is primarily interesting because of the possibility of navigating while riding the bike. Having speed, cadence and distance info is nice, but you can get that for a fraction of the price without the hassle of having to remember to keep
Bought the 705 Bundle for use on my bike. Of particular interest was the mapping/routing function while enroute. The Good: Nice package, easy to use/edit, good interface, nice mount, good battery life, nice real-time mapping. The unit routes quite well
Garmin Edge 705 HRM Outdoor Fitness GPS with Heart Rate Monitor Executive Summary: If you are looking for a complete solution to HR, power, Cyclo computer and GPS with great usability, Garmin 705 is for you. The 705 retains the 305's ability to rec
Beware of deceptive Amazon pricing policy. I purchased on 8/26 at $649.99 from Amazon. I needed to pull up item today (9/1) on Amazon.com to get order details so I could write Garmin for City Navigator SD card instructions (City Navigator SD card does no
I've had one in hand for a few days now, and the one thing I would have done differently is to buy the 705 WITHOUT the SD card, and instead have bought the maps on CDROM (or DVD or whatever they are). The SD card does NOT work on your computer. I b
Rating is more like 3.5 stars: It is an expensive unit, but there's not much on the market that has so many features. Most early adopters will have fun playing with this device. It is remarkably light given the number of features - in fact, it is as
I agree with all the reviewers. 1. You have to buy City Navigator for 100 bucks! Why isn't it included? 2. The backlight problem is irritating 3. It does lead you off to busier roads sometimes when there are better roads available. (even if you set t
As a bike computer, it works kind of OK. It displays two screens of data, each screen can be custom configured to show up to 8 fields. For those 16 fields (8 + 8) you get to chose which data item to display and the list is impressively long - speed, avera
Wow, I'm usually pleased with Garmin products, but this is a real stinker. On Mac Training Center the device is unable to load ride data into computer due to profile conflicts. The software keeps asking which profile to use and upload fails. No pro
Trying to get directions with this thing is nearly impossible. First, it takes a very long time for it to calculate the route. It gets to 100% then you wait like 5-10 minutes for it to finish. Then on top of that, the route doesn't even end at you
I have used the Garmin Edge 605 for the past 9 months, I only used basic functionality like logging tracks, nothing fancy like navigation or riding courses. I used the device once or twice a week on my mountainbike. Some of the problems I encountered: -tr
I am a mountain biker and wanted the new Edge 605 mainly to give me net ascent totals. For all I paid for it, I was so shocked it does not have this feature. None of Garmin's marketing was specific enough for me to know this. I had to go through t
I agree with the first reviewer, I bought this anticipating it at least had some maps and streets on it, it has pretty much nothing, it is worthless until you buy a sd card with the preloaded maps, to top it off the descriptions of what you can expect whe
I bought the 605 for a couple of reasons. First was the turn-by-turn directions. What Garmin is vague about is that to get turn-by-turn directions, you have to buy their City Navigator Map card for another $100. Ok, fine. Bought the map. First attempt at
This product is misleading. There is discussion on this page and Garmin's website that documents it as having features that it does not have. The fine details show that they are actually talking about the Edge 705, not the 605. If you buy this, do so
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