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(More customer reviews)This is a simple, yet effective GPS unit that comes with both heart rate monitor and cadence/speed sensors, all in one box. It doesn't have map mode like Edge 705, however I'm skeptical of usability of a map on 705's small and low resolution screen anyhow (if you want a map, get something like Oregon series GPS).
From my short experience with it, it works great. Setup was a breeze. Turned it on, and it detected both heart rate monitor and cadence/speed sensors all on its own. Setting it up on a bike was a breeze. In about 15-ish minutes I was ready for a test ride. The screen was nice and readable. I'll probably customize it a bit later. Uploading ride data to strava.com was a breeze. All in all, I can warmly recommend this unit.
Be careful when ordering this unit though, since there are three versions and item descriptions are not too clear on what comes in the box for some of them:
- the cheapest one has only the GPS unit, it does not include heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensors
- standard bundle with heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor
- team Garmin bundle with premium heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor (this one)
To be sure which one you'll get, it's best to compare part number with part numbers listed on Garmin's web site (click on "versions" tab on Edge 500 page).
Standard Edge bike mount (part number 010-10725-00) *will not* fit Edge 500. Description of standard Edge bike mount will not tell you that. You need Edge 500 specific bike mount (called "quarter turn bike mount", part number 010-11430-00). These two bike mounts are two completely different and incompatible systems.
Two bike mounts are included in the box with the GPS unit. If you only need two, you don't need to order additional one. If you do need additional bike mounts, additional bike mounts are packaged two in a single box too. Item description for bike mount will not tell you this either (read reviews for quarter turn mount, it's mentioned there).
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