Garmin Edge 205 GPS Bicycle Computer
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GPS: High-sensitivity SiRFstarIII receiverAntenna: Built-in patch GPS antennaWaterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 min.)Track log: 13,000 track pointsBattery: Up to 12 hours (typical use); rechargeable internal lithium-ion
Product Description
Whether you're prepping for your next ride or just want a more accurate way to measure your performance on the trails, the Garmin Edge 205 GPS-enabled Personal Trainer and Cycle Computer can help. The Edge 205 is easy to use, requires no calibration, and features customizable screens and data fields to meet your needs. Measuring speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb, descent, and more, the Edge 205 will help you to always know where you are and how far you've gone. 
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The Edge 205 GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer is the ultimate fitness partner. View larger. | The Edge 205 is easy to use. Simply take it out of the box, snap it into the included bike mount, and hit the road. The high-sensitivity GPS receiver knows your position even in tree cover and canyons, making the Edge 205 an extremely reliable navigation device. And with the customizable cycle computer, you can select from up to eight different data fields for continuous feedback. Garmin goes well beyond typical cycle computers by integrating GPS technology for basic navigation. In addition, the Edge 205 gives you the ability to overlay your ride data onto a course map and even "race" a virtual partner. This is a great way to make your training fun and push you toward your goals. The included PC-based Training Center software gives you the tools to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance and measures your speed, distance, climb, descent, and heart-rate data against varying terrain, elevation, and other conditions. And with the Edge 205's built-in USB interface, uploading and downloading information is simple and fast. The virtual partner screen depicts a digital cyclist (representing your desired speed) in relation to your real-time speed. From this set of data the icons will show how far ahead or behind you are from your digital competitor. The Courses feature allows you to race against a recorded course to try and match previously set speeds at every point along the way. By combining the Virtual Partner and Courses features, you can race an opponent who varies speeds while climbing hills and navigating turns. Training in urban areas can be tricky, and traffic congestion can skew training data. To help remedy this problem, Garmin has included an auto-pause function that pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified speed and resumes when you speed up again so you can focus on your ride, not on data collection. And with the auto lap function, this smart little device automatically triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance. With its sleek, waterproof design (the Edge 205 meets IEC 60529 IPX7 standards, which means that its components can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes), the Edge 205 is the perfect companion for any bike, and it can attach to either the stem or handlebars. This lightweight device (88 grams) is powered by an 800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery and delivers an average of 12 hours of use per charge. The rugged case frames an easy-to-read, large, backlit display that makes it a breeze to view the data fields. So whether you're racing against your virtual partner, fighting to shave precious seconds off your old record, or training for the next big race, the Edge 205 is there to help monitor your progress and make you a better cyclist.
What's in the Box
Edge 205, bike mount, Training Center CD, A/C charger, USB PC interface, quick reference guide, and owner's manual.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Excellent choice for Bicycle computer!
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One of the best choices I have made for a Bike computer to date. This device is built well, accurate, and has all the info needed for the avid rider. The software needed has a bit of a learning curve...but one gets used to it in a short time. Recommend this unit!
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Battery Life
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This computer is basically unusable for long rides. The battery life is a major problem. I am getting around 2 1/2 hours of battery life, which is not enough for a long ride. I am very disappointed.
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First GPS purchase
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Hi,
I bought the Garmin Edge 205 (base model), it is my first GPS. I live in Qatar and cycle out on the flat featureless plains, surprisingly it is quite easy to get lost particularly during dust storms. Anyway as a novice user, I looked on Google earth for my intended route , noted the coordinates of various track points - entered them into the EDGE 205 - and it worked, the Edge led me to my destination. Returning to my car was even easier I just followed the arrow, I couldn't actually see my car but the Edge took me straight to it. The other really great thing is that you can upload your track onto Google earth by using Motion Based software. A very affordable product which does the job I want, in time I will use the training features.
Kim in Qatar
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Pretty cool, but hamstringed by weak battery
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When the item description says average battery life of 12 hours, keep in mind that by definition at least half will get less than 12 hours use. Mine falls well within those 12 hours.
My first ride with the Edge 205 was a century. I fully charged the unit the night before, and only powered the thing on right before I started riding. Six and a half hours into my ride I got the first 'low battery' warning. The battery died shortly after the eight hours it took me to complete the ride. Eight hours on a full charge seems pathetic to me. I like to do multi-day tours, where I'm tent camping at sites between each days ride. Without a place to charge this thing up each night it surely wouldn't last more than two days. I emailed the company well over a week ago with these concerns, and have not been contacted yet.
I also agree with a previous review that it is disappointing you can't use this device as a regular GPS receiver which identifies your current position. I'd love the idea of a device I could use for both biking and hiking. I know there's a way you can dig up your current position, but it is pretty embedded in a series of menus and doesn't update as you move.
Other than these complaints, I will give them that this was the easiest bike computer I ever installed. Just snap onto bike, power up, and start riding.
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Simple, Incredibly Useful, Good Bargain + MAC OSX
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I buy it for biking with a focus for training on fixed lap around Longchamp in Paris. : it is a valuable improvement over bike speedo mostly with the history you have when connected to your computer.
I just put in my pocket when jogging and this is fantastic as it counts km.
The price at 135$ is just good
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