Garmin 500 / 510

[anonymous-user]

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[Herman Toothrot]

2. Garmin connect, it's web based and you draw a route on google maps or there are 2 other options but I alway use google.

I have an 800 and love it, having OS maps made the extra cost worth it over the 500/510, from what I remember the 10 version can sync to phones, older versions can't - I didn't deem that worthwhile.

[nammynake]

Plot a route on bikeroutetoaster and upload to your 200, then use the breadcrumb trail. I used this function to navigate from Blackpool to Paris without any issues.

[daddy cool]

anonymous said:

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I have a 200, and have been toying with the idea of upgrading to a 5xx/8xx, but 99% of the time the breadcrumb trail on the 200 is perfect - only issues are when you have a fork in the road or two roundabout turn-offs very close together. The 200 cant really help you when you are lost, but for a pre-determined route written in garminConnect (or similar) and uploaded, it does the job.

[Brite spark]

Halfords currently have 3 for 2 on all cycle accessories, anyone fancying a group buy with this? makes the 810 reasonably cheap.

810 performance and navigation £429.99, would be about £286 each

Edited by Brite spark on Sunday 17th November 01:31

[Oscar the Grouch]

To answer question 1

The main difference between them is that the 510 has a (colour) touchscreen rather than using physical buttons and it connects through your phone to allow live tracking if you want someone to know where you are.

I dont think either of them do mapping (not something I was looking for anyway)but both will do breadcrumbs like a 200.

The 510 is however a lot larger.

Theres a good 510 review here http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories...

I wont be rushing out to buy one as my 500 does what I want from a bike computer.

[daddy cool]

Brite spark said:

Halfords currently have 3 for 2 on all cycle accessories, anyone fancying a group buy with this? makes the 810 reasonably cheap.

810 performance and navigation £429.99, would be about £286 each

Edited by Brite spark on Sunday 17th November 01:31

Its unavailable to order now, but I like the way you think - actually £250 each with British Cycling discount and quidco cashback.

Or if you were happy with the outgoing 800 version (performance and navigation), it would be 200 each. Or the 800 trail bundle (maps, but no cadence/HR sensors) £174 each... bargain.
If there were two dudes around Bracknell that wanted to do that, I might be interested.

[CoolC]

Herman Toothrot said:

2. Garmin connect, it's web based and you draw a route on google maps or there are 2 other options but I alway use google.

How do you export a GPX file from Google maps?

I tend to use Google maps to plan a route, as the ability to drag the line is great. But I've never found how to export that route, so have to copy it in bikeroutetoaster and then export it from there which is a bit of a pain.

[astroarcadia]

Wow this is my thread.

Bought an edge 200 2 months ago and upgraded yesterday to the 510.

I plan on GarminConnect, upload course to device and then download to Strava.

I upgraded as I wanted the ability to monitor heart rate and total ascent, it also monitors cadence but am not interested in this yet.

First impressions are that its huge compared to the 200.The screen on the 510 is split horizontally and not into quarters which will take getting used to.

The menu is split into two modes, Race and Train, for each of these you can customise the info you want to display, a nice feature.

510 also has bluetooth connectivity so friends/family can LiveTrack your progress through the Garmin App, again a nice touch but in reality will never be used.

The appeal of the 200 map plotting is the simplicity with which it is displayed, basic but very clear leaving little room for user error, it has never let me down on circa 100m rides.

Is the 510 worth more than double the 200, No. At £90 the Edge200 is great value.

If anybody wants an Edge200, eight weeks old with the cable and charger for £50 PM me.

Edited by astroarcadia on Sunday 17th November 08:19

[Herman Toothrot]

CoolC said:

How do you export a GPX file from Google maps?

I tend to use Google maps to plan a route, as the ability to drag the line is great. But I've never found how to export that route, so have to copy it in bikeroutetoaster and then export it from there which is a bit of a pain.

It's all automated on garmin connect, in connect there is a map window that displays google maps, you draw on that and just save as a course and press upload.

[a boardman]

There is the new garmin tourer.

I think a reduced 800 as maps are built into

[CoolC]

Herman Toothrot said:

It's all automated on garmin connect, in connect there is a map window that displays google maps, you draw on that and just save as a course and press upload.

Thanks for that. I do have a Garmin Connect account but never use it.

[2ky]

astroarcadia said:

If anybody wants an Edge200, eight weeks old with the cable and charger for £50 PM me.

Edited by astroarcadia on Sunday 17th November 08:19

PM sent

[Brite spark]

daddy cool said:

Brite spark said:

Halfords currently have 3 for 2 on all cycle accessories, anyone fancying a group buy with this? makes the 810 reasonably cheap.

810 performance and navigation £429.99, would be about £286 each

Edited by Brite spark on Sunday 17th November 01:31

Its unavailable to order now, but I like the way you think - actually £250 each with British Cycling discount and quidco cashback.

Or if you were happy with the outgoing 800 version (performance and navigation), it would be 200 each. Or the 800 trail bundle (maps, but no cadence/HR sensors) £174 each... bargain.
If there were two dudes around Bracknell that wanted to do that, I might be interested.

It was still available when I posted that. Need to look at the difference to the 800, but definately interested.

[Castor]

I have just moved from an Edge 200 as I wanted a heart rate monitor for my training.

Initially I bought a 500 but I had a few problems with an inaccurate GPS trace (sometimes several hundred yards out) and the second unit had dodgy buttons on the side that only worked when they felt like it! Garmin customer service were terrible, they really made things very hard and I had to pay all the postage to return the units. After a row they have now refunded this postage and I ended up getting a 510. I really wanted to stick with a Garmin, I like the way they work (when they do!) and the mapping/training software seems good for me.

So, the Edge 510. I like this and prefer it over the 500. The 510 seems more modern and I really like the feature where your rides can be 'live tracked' - helpful for my wife knowing when I'm going to be home so the kettle can go on just in time! The biggest difference is the GPS accuracy - the 200 uses smart tracking which seems to mean it plots points on the map at different intervals. The 510 uses a much more accurate system and does this every second if you select the right settings. As a result the GPS trace is spot on which is essential for me as an MTB rider - I'm in and out of trees so it needs to follow me pretty closely! It even shows what side of the path I was riding on!

+1 for recommending the 510 - yes its bigger than the 500 but not so much that it doesn't fit on my stem. Comes with an out front mount as part of the package if you want it. Look at the DC Rainmaker reviews of the 510 here (plus pretty much every other GPS unit!) http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/garmin-edge-510...