garmin forerunner 205/305
sam_am_1
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Hi guys and gals,
I have recently considered buying a cycle computer as well as a speed and distance watch for running and realise that I am better off with one that does both. I have looked at the 205 and 305 and both look pretty good. The only real difference appears to be that the 205 does not work with the bike specific speed and cadence device.
I guess what I am really wondering is does this really matter. What is the 205 like without it? Does anybody have exerpience of both? Is there a dramatic difference in the information given by the 305 owing to the speed/cadence device?
I'd greatly appreciate any input people have on it.
Cheers
Sam
I have recently considered buying a cycle computer as well as a speed and distance watch for running and realise that I am better off with one that does both. I have looked at the 205 and 305 and both look pretty good. The only real difference appears to be that the 205 does not work with the bike specific speed and cadence device.
I guess what I am really wondering is does this really matter. What is the 205 like without it? Does anybody have exerpience of both? Is there a dramatic difference in the information given by the 305 owing to the speed/cadence device?
I'd greatly appreciate any input people have on it.
Cheers
Sam
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Once you have trained with the devices you'll eventually know that at x speed, x caedence and x heart rate you can go for x amount of time. Hope this makes sense....basically the more the better IMO with training CPU's
I recently bought the 305 and have been very impressed. As noted before, a wealth of data. Not really sure how to use it effectively, but it makes for interesting reading and good for comparing your progress.
I bought my garmin in the states. not much difference in price actually. I did have a problem with the cadence sensor, sent it off, received replacement very quickly. Good after sales.
You may want to do some more research as i believe there is a successor to the 305 coming out very soon and it could be better again.
Good luck!
Paul
As an aside, If you do get a Garmin don't limit yourself to their proprietry software, there is some very good free shareware online that does a better job.
Forget what I said about the HR size on the 305, having looked at the settings on the unit it is quite easy to change, just don't bother looking in the manual.