Unlike most computers, it is completely wireless, too. I did, however, have a chance to use the Edge in Europe for a week without HR or cadence and on several rides in the last few weeks used as a whole system.
Here are my observations:. While the cons outnumber the pros, I still like this device. Consider the price, which is high, along with your real need or desire for GPS data as part of your data-gathering before you jump to this unit.
Of course, it has to sync with four satellites to do that, so it works best above treeline. By my figuring they should have both atmospheric and GPS altitude — this way the atmospheric altimeter could get synchronized with air pressure conditions whenever the GPS gets a strong reading, but you have the continuity of the atmospheric reading most times. I have a Garmin Edge and I love it the best feature is the way you can convert your data into a course in garmin connect then use virtual partner to check your progress in the same route.
I advise using a 5 mile auto lap count and the Smart Recording setting on longer rides over 4 hours, the fully charged battery should last about 8 hours enough for about miles or ride time. HR vs. Atmospheric altimeter — previous devices used GPS triangulation to calculate altitude which was usually wildly incorrect.
When the GPS is blocked and the unit is relying on the speed sensor, it seems to be reading the speed a couple of MPH too low. When using a , we recommend you correct the elevation data from the unit using our elevation data to get the most accurate results.
GPX Track Breadcrumb trail only, no turn notifications. TCX Cue sheet entries as well as a map breadcrumb. Submit a Support Ticket. Help Portals. Most Popular Posts. Latest Articles. Garmin produces several devices that combine a heart rate monitor with a GPS.
Out of the box the firmware was many versions old and to be updated to v3. The Garmin Forerunner is wrist mounted and is primarily for runners and mountain climbers, and the Garmin Edge is designed for use on bicycles. Both have an optional wireless heart rate monitor, and the Edge also has an optional cadence measuring system that attaches both to one wheel an to the crank arm of the pedal. The Forerunner seems like the obvious choice for studies of walking subjects, but unfortunately only the Edge combines a barometer with the GPS to produce barometer stabilized altitude readings.
I'm told that in tests with both units the altitude measurments from the Garmin Edge contained much less noise than the Forerunner in Z values Minetti, pers comm, 14 Nov The problem remains that the Edge does not have a wrist strap or an obvious way to carry it without mounting on a bike handlebar.
One idea is to put the Edge into a small iPod case with a clear window as the Edge is only slightly larger than the iPod Nano.
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