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- Small and lightweight high-sensitivity GPS bike computer
- Tracks your speed, distance, position, altitude, climb and descent and heart rate
- Provides advanced heart rate-based calorie computation for an accurate picture of energy used
- Training features include 'Courses' to race against previous activities, AutoLap, Auto Pause and temperature readings
- For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 500's barometric altimeter pinpoints changes in elevation.
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The GPS-enabled Edge® 500 is small, lightweight and ideal for sharpening your cycling performance. Simple to use, when you're ready to ride just switch on, get GPS satellites and go. Edge 500's high-sensitivity GPS receiver has HotFix™ satellite prediction to calculate your position faster.
Edge tracks your speed, distance, location and elevation; use with the ANT+™ heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor or link up your own power meter for a finely-tuned analysis of your ride. When you pair Edge 500 with a heart rate monitor you can track your beats-per-minute and record accurate calorie-burn data. Train in a target heart rate zone to improve your fitness level or compare your pace against a past performance over the same ride. Edge 500 also provides temperature readings and has a moving alert feature that warns if you’re riding when the timer is not running.
Edge attaches easily to your bike with a low-profile, quarter-turn release mount that fits on your bike stem or handlebar. Once the ride is over, upload your data to our virtual training community Garmin Connect™ and review, relive and replay with detailed analysis and mapping online.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Model:010-00829-01
Cycle computers are essentially one of two types; the simple "how far, how fast, how long?" type, or the more complex, serious training aid. The Edge 500 is one of the latter and is consequently more expensive. It uses GPS to record actual position throughout your ride, as well as the other data displayed by the simpler devices, and stores all of the information in its internal memory. The stored data can be uploaded to a computer for analysis, and the route cycled can be shown as a map display (with Google maps an alternative). The rider may designate a stored route as a 'course'. The rider may then select a course. and race against a 'phantom competitor' over the course to improve his previous efforts. The computer detects when the rider is 'on course' and displays 'distance behind (ahead) and time behind (ahead). The information displayed can be selected by the rider. The bundle being reviewed also comes with a heart rate detector and a cadence (pedal rate) detector, so you can really push yourself to the limit! If want to enjoy your cycling and also want to use it to improve your fitness then this is a very useful gadget to have. I can recommnd it.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Model:010-00829-01|Amazon Verified Purchase
far better than its predecessors. much better battery life, easier to put on and remove from your bike, nice and small/compact and locating initial gps is much improved. the litte rubber thing at the back which allows for connection to usb cable is not perfect in that sometimes it is difficult to get it to stay in place which is something you want to protect the device from water etc. the ability to load your rides on the garmin web site is one of the great features...
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Model:010-00829-01
I ordered the Edge 500 on the strength of it's positive reviews and slimline profile - comparable to that of a 'normal' cycle computer.
I'm not a fitness guru, but more an enthusiastic cummuter / recreational cyclist. For me this device does everything I would ever need from a cycle computer + some great fitness monitoring.
Once you start the timer all data is recorded in the way of a .FIT file stored in the units 50mb memory.
It would seem that the .FIT is something quite exclusive to the Edge 500 and does cause some compatibility with certain websites that only read more traditional GPX, TCX files.
That said upon registering the Edge on Garmin's website you can get full access to every shred of info the .FIT file has to offer and is represented very nicely through charts and raw data. Very pretty to look at unlike some sites and above all free as a Garmin customer.
Also from the Garmin site you can export the data back to the unit for use as a course / route.
As I was thinking about buying the 705 rather than this it's worth mentioning that although you can't use the 500 for sat nav; You can plan a route on bikehike.co.uk and then export it as a TCX, which you can then load into the Edge 500 and use it as a reference (As not to deviate off course). Turn by Turn instructions can also be implemented in the way of course points but this is quite a lengthy process.
Although the 705 would have fulfilled the sat nav requirement I had; I know it's size would have been a major drawback, Besides I never actually get 'lost' on my bike therefore using the routes with occasional course points works fine for me!
Overall I've only had it for a couple of days and I love it already!
No idea how the battery life compares to the claimed 18hours but time will tell.
I'm not a fitness guru, but more an enthusiastic cummuter / recreational cyclist. For me this device does everything I would ever need from a cycle computer + some great fitness monitoring.
Once you start the timer all data is recorded in the way of a .FIT file stored in the units 50mb memory.
It would seem that the .FIT is something quite exclusive to the Edge 500 and does cause some compatibility with certain websites that only read more traditional GPX, TCX files.
That said upon registering the Edge on Garmin's website you can get full access to every shred of info the .FIT file has to offer and is represented very nicely through charts and raw data. Very pretty to look at unlike some sites and above all free as a Garmin customer.
Also from the Garmin site you can export the data back to the unit for use as a course / route.
As I was thinking about buying the 705 rather than this it's worth mentioning that although you can't use the 500 for sat nav; You can plan a route on bikehike.co.uk and then export it as a TCX, which you can then load into the Edge 500 and use it as a reference (As not to deviate off course). Turn by Turn instructions can also be implemented in the way of course points but this is quite a lengthy process.
Although the 705 would have fulfilled the sat nav requirement I had; I know it's size would have been a major drawback, Besides I never actually get 'lost' on my bike therefore using the routes with occasional course points works fine for me!
Overall I've only had it for a couple of days and I love it already!
No idea how the battery life compares to the claimed 18hours but time will tell.
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Garmin Edge 500
So far so good!! This is a cracking piece of kit, the data fields produced by it are a great training aid. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Turbo- Essence
Love it !!!!!!
Without doubt, the best bit of gadgetry I have ever bought !!
Ive long been a sceptic of GPS on bikes having never really seen the point of it, but teaming up this product... Read more
Ive long been a sceptic of GPS on bikes having never really seen the point of it, but teaming up this product... Read more
Published 20 days ago by David Lobley
Excellent
Excellent bit of kit, thoroughly recommend. Had an issue with my Cadence sensor (DOA), went through Garmin support and they just sent me a new one, no quetions.
Published 1 month ago by Richard
Brilliant.
If cycling and stats are your things, then this is a must have for you. Been out on my bike more since buying this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dogberry
Does everything you could possibly want it to do.
Simple to set up, simple to use.
Initial satellite pick up can occasionally be a bit slow but usually sorts itself out while I lock up. Read more
Initial satellite pick up can occasionally be a bit slow but usually sorts itself out while I lock up. Read more
Published 1 month ago by I. Gardner
AMAZING
Ive had the EDGE 500 for almost a year now and I can't think of anything thats given me better value for money. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Sarper
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This is awesome. Bought additional sensor so I now just change headset from bike to bike. Information is excellent and gives great details on the maps when you return. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mike Parry
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What a disappointment this product turned out to be. After only using it twice the screen froze while viewing the history screen. Read more
Published 6 months ago by David Morris
wow
I can't get out on my bike enough! it's a great training tool. then log your ride with garmin connect
Published 6 months ago by nev smyth.
solid performance
I have owned the Garmin 500 with HRM and speed/cadence sensor for 6 weeks and ridden a lot of miles through the UK, France, Italy and Switzerland. Read more
Published 7 months ago by MXM
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