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Garmin Edge 500 GPS
Product DescriptionThe Edge 500 Red is compatible with third party ANT+ power meters and is the only model of the 500 series to come bundled with Garmin's premium heart rate monitor.Garmin Edge 500 GPS Pro Review
I had read about the new Garmin Edge 500 just before the Interbike 2009 show, and was very fascinated by the features of the unit. It is more comparable to my Edge 305 then the Edge 705, since it doesn’t have the 705's maps and routing capabilities. What it does have is a lot of the newer technology that has evolved from the Edge series engineering and knowledge base, and it has been rolled into a lightweight and small package. Continue reading →
User Reviews 
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jcolby Date Reviewed: October 23, 2012 Strengths: simple, uncluttered interface screens customizable data fields easy to transfer from bike to bike Weaknesses: finding satellite signals during start up is slow no wireless upload, why is this when it has ANT+ already? they could price this more competitively considering that one can by a Garmin GPS unit with mapping capabilities for your car under $100. They charge more because cyclists have no problem paying more. Bottom Line: 
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Chris H Date Reviewed: September 5, 2012 Strengths: Compact size Ease of use Captures all relevant data Uploads easily to Strava Weaknesses: Seems like it could easily fall off the mount bracket Battery life indicator is so small it's hard to read Bottom Line:
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Mike Date Reviewed: August 24, 2012 Strengths: Fantastic cyclocomputer! The amount of data this device delivers is unreal! I really look forward to uploading my rides to Garmin Connect as well, the data there is accessible from any mobile device too so you don't have to have apps and software on all your computers. Very user friendly and non-demanding device that just works well. It will even let you know to hit the start button if you start riding and forgot to start it. I like this device so much I pulled all my old Cat Eye cyclocomputers off of my other bikes. The display is appropriate as this unit doesn't have mapping which isn't a desirable option for me, I just need it to record, track and show me what I'm doing at the time. Weaknesses: It would be nice if the screens could be more customizable, the first screen put the timer in the larger easy to view box and your speed in a smaller one, I would like to switch those around to my preferences. Much like the other reviewer I'm not a fan of the elastic bike mounts, I have not had any issues with them yet but I'm not a fan of their quality. I also question the claimed 14 hours of battery life, I don't think it would last that long. Bottom Line: 
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suvacrew Date Reviewed: May 7, 2012 Strengths: Quick link to sats. Gives you the data you need, easily synchs and calibrates to my powertap and I use this unit across 3 bikes. Weaknesses: Mounting tabs on the back of the unit break. I'm on my 3rd head unit now. Each time Garmin says it's "damage". Once they even told me it was turned too far onto he bar mount...which is impossible to those that own one. Variable data collection and auto stop etc interferes with getting good data for Power Agent (CycleOps training program). .fit file format not compatible with all software. Usually have to upload to Garmin Connect then export as .tcx Mounting tabs, mounting Tabs, MOUNTING TABS. Bottom Line:
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cimmoda
a All Mountain Rider
from SF, CA 94110 Date Reviewed: February 21, 2012 Strengths: This product works very well and is easy to use and navigate. It has been very dependable. I bought the bundle: Comp/HRM & cadence Weaknesses: None So far. It is what I wanted and expected Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pacific Rim Trail Tahoe Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $180.00 Purchased At: Craigslist Similar Products Used: Polor Heart Rate Monitor Bike Setup: Santa Cruz TRc
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mopartodd
a Cross Country Rider
from Garner, nc Date Reviewed: December 20, 2011 Strengths: I like the size of it and how easy it is to switch between three different bikes and how well it does both on road and off. Weaknesses: I'm not to wild about the course mode either. It's kinda hard to follow if your create a course and you a relying on the Edge to guide you through it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: yes Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: two wheels cranks and brakes
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lnter1908
a Cross Country Rider
from Zabbar Date Reviewed: October 10, 2011 Strengths: Very accurate, light always on function, low battrey consumption (usb/powersupply chargable), screen customisable (from 1 to 8 objects) Weaknesses: Too easy to disengage...can be stolen easyly if bike is left unattended, no wireless transfer to pc. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $380.00 Purchased At: Medcomms Msida,Malta Similar Products Used: Cateye Bike Setup: Trek 8 series
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huffman
a Cross Country Rider
from North Carolina Date Reviewed: September 6, 2011 Strengths: Lots of data to review Can use it on multiple bikes Weaknesses: Mount failures becoming way too common Factory battery service required Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Cateye Mity 3s, have them on 3 bikes, after years of use and a couple battery changes all are still going strong. Bike Setup: Have Edge 500 mounts on my road & mountain (2) bikes and my motorcycle.
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miss rides a lot
a Racer
from So Cal Date Reviewed: November 23, 2010 Strengths: Small, light-weight, multiple screen/data field options, good basic ant+ wireless cyclocomputer. Weaknesses: .fit file format, inability to choose every second recording without a power meter being used, HR and power zones can ONLY be set up through Training Center or Garmin Connect and transferred to the unit - not ready to use out of the box. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: Rock N' Road Cyclery Similar Products Used: Garmin 305, 705, 800 
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pcoady
a Racer
from Colorado Springs, Co, USA Date Reviewed: July 11, 2010 Strengths: Small, light, very good battery life, easy to read screen in light or dark. Weaknesses: Lots of software bugs. Have to reset to get back to normal operation. Course feature almost useless. Sync with PowerTap is touch and calibration is a pain - takes multiple times and just the right sequence. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Similar Products Used: Edge 305 Bike Setup: N/A
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chillerdude32
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County, CA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2010 Strengths: Great web based software. Simple to connect and download. simple to set up on bike. Weaknesses: Lets hope those straps can stand the test of mountain bike downhill shakes....will do a followup review at 6 months Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: BVDs in Laguna Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: Rock n Road Laguna N Similar Products Used: polar watch Bike Setup: 09 enduro carbon sl, raceface nxt xc carbon cranks, juicy ultimate brakes, SRAX X9 shifters, Joplin Dropper post, crank bros mallet pedals.
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DCW-RacerX
a Cross Country Rider
from Decatur, GA Date Reviewed: January 20, 2010 Strengths: Compact, simple design with all the standard cycling training features needed - time, distance, altitude, speed, cadence, HR, temp, auto lap, etc. Also has special training features using courses to compare rides and ride against previous course data. GPS Tracking allows you to visually analyze your rides afterwards in the Training Center Software. Weaknesses: Temperature reading seems to be at least 7-10 degrees too high after checking it against another thermometer. Doesn't have all the training features on the Edge 305. GPS points don't always sync up with the map in the Training Center software or with each other when retracing the exact same route\line. Altitude feature needs more elevation points entered for more accuracy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: Performance & GPSCit Similar Products Used: Basic wireless cycle computer with speed, time, & distance. Bike Setup: Titus RacerX for endurance racing and XC riding
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