Garmin Edge 305

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The Edge 305 is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 13 user reviews.

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From Altrec Outdoors:
"Take your ride to the next level with the Edge 305 HR + CAD, Garmin's GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer. With a wireless heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor, Edge 305 will help you achieve your personal best. Rugged, lightweight Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with the included bike mount. Just turn it on, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 305 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 305 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation. Edge 305 comes packaged with a heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor, or both. These wireless sensors use ANT+ technology to send valuable workout data to the Edge. Edge 305 + heart rate a " measure your heart rate and track your heart rate zone with the lightweight, comfortable heart rate strap. Don't worry about cross-talk; ANT+ technology eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors. Edge 305 + cadence a " monitor your pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride with the self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor that attaches securely to your bike. You can even use it to train indoors because the sensor attaches to your rear wheel."

From Mountain Hideaway:
"Take your ride to the next level with the Garmin Edge 305, Garmin's GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer. With a wireless heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor, Edge 305 will help you achieve your personal best.Rugged, lightweight Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with the included bike mount. Just turn it on, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 305 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 305 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation.Garmin Edge 305 Features:Heart rate monitor(some versions)Bike speed/cadence sensor (some versions)Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)Garmin Training Center- software compatibleVirtual Partner- (train against a digital person)Courses (compete against previous workouts)Auto Pause- (pauses and resumes timer based on speed)Auto Lap- (automatically starts a new lap)Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts)Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals)Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace)Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)Customizable screen(s)Barometric altimeterAdditional Edge features:Easy to install; no calibration required. Just snap it into the bike mount and go.High-sensitivity GPS receiver tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons, making it extremely reliable for distance and speed information.Virtual Partner- lets you race a virtual competitor over a specified distance and speed.Courses let you race against a previously recorded workout, so you can compare your current and past performances over the same ride.Auto Pause- pauses the timer when you slow down or stop and resumes when you speed up again, so you can focus on your ride.Auto Lap- automatically starts a new lap each time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance.Measure Your Heart Rate and CadenceEdge 305 comes packaged with a heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor, or both. These wireless sensors use ANT+ technology to send valuable workout data to the Edge.Edge 305 + heart rate measure your heart rate and track your heart rate zone with the lightweight, comfortable heart rate strap. Don't worry about cross-talk; ANT+ technology eliminates interference from other heart rate monitors.Edge 305 + cadence monitor your pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride with the self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor that attaches securely to your bike. You can even use it to train indoors because the sensor attaches to your rear wheel.Track Your Progress: As an added benefit, you can plan, analyze and store data from your workouts through our online community, Garmin Connect , or our free Garmin Training Center- software. Conveniently upload your data to Garmin Connect for an in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Specifications:Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 1.75'' x 3.7'' x 0.9'' (4.4 x 9.4 x 2.3 cm)Display size, WxH: 1.17'' x 1.44'' (3.0 x 3.7 cm)Display resolution, WxH: 128 x 160 pixelsWeight: 3.1 oz (88 g)Battery: rechargeable lithium-ionBattery life: 12 hours, typicalWater resistantGPS-enabledHigh-sensitivity receiverLap history: 1000 lapsWaypoints/favorites/locations: 100Routes: 50"

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Garmin Edge 305 BundleTake your ride to the next level with the Edge 305 — Garmin's GPS-enabled, personal trainer and cycle computer. From competitive road racing to mountain biking, the cyclist-friendly, lightweight Edge will help you achieve your personal best. With the easy-to-use Edge 305 on your bike, you'll always know where you're going and how far you've gone. For advanced cyclists, the Edge 305 comes packaged with a heart rate monitor and/or wireless speed/pedaling cadence sensor to provide valuable feedback. In addition, the Edge 305 incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. Recreational cyclists looking for the perfect touring companion and fitness partner will love the Edge 205. The Edge 305 with heart rate lets you see whether you are training too hard or not enough. The heart rate monitor uses a robust ANT wireless technology that eliminates cross-talk and interference to reliably measure and"

From EMS:
"Take your cycling to a new level with this lightweight personal-training partner. The Edge 305HR GPS with speed and cadence sensor also measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, and more. The barometric altimeter provides extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. Easy to install; no calibration required 1 just snap the computer into the included bike mount, which attaches to any bike stem or handlebars; high-sensitivity SiRFstarIIIGPS receiver knows your position even in tree cover and canyons; logs 13,000 track points. Includes a self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor that reports pedal revolutions per minute. Training Center CD software gives you the ability to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance; the Training Center acts as an interactive tool to measure your speed, distance, climb, and descent against varying terrain, and elevation; you can even create and schedule custom workouts or download workout templates. The Course function lets you "race" against a prerecorded course to compare your previous speeds at specific points on the course. Auto Pause lets you resume when you speed up again; Auto Lap automatically triggers a lap every time you pass a specific location or travel a preset distance. Virtual Partner lets you "race" a virtual competitor; customizable computer shows up to eight different data fields for continuous feedback. Waterproof (submersible in one meter of water for 30 minutes); rechargeable internal lithium ion battery lasts up to 12 hours with typical use; A/C battery charger included. Easy-to-read 4-level gray-scale backlit display measures 1.17 x 1.44 inches; 128 x 160 pixels."

User Reviews

Edge 305
Reviewed by Ronald, Aug 03, 2009

"I own a Garmin Edge 305 bundle for about 4 months. This device is easy to operate if you use it as a tool for cycle training. Uploading course tracks is a bit difficult. You need some additional software to convert . GPX files in to . CRS files

I am less satisfied about the cadense and heart rate sensors."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Utahbiker, Sep 05, 2008

"I rated this product as "0" because the product really is useless - if you can't use it. I owned it for 2 weeks and it started turning off in the middle of rides. There is evidence ALL OVER the web about the internal components shaking loose and it causes it to turn off."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Colin, Aug 30, 2008

"As far as features go, I have to say the Garmin is unbelievable. It's easy to use both the unit and the software that comes with it. The information it provides is fantastic.

The problem is that it has a serious design flaw. The internal connections become separated very quickly (within a few months - or 1000 miles of riding) due to vibration."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Dale, Jun 17, 2008

"I and others have had a big problems with the heart rate monitor. I is not accurate. They have replaced this unit 3 times and still heart rate is very bad. One second it is correct at 140 bpm, then next second it is 90. I have replaced batteries tried many positions and even gels for the contacts."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by David Freewheel, Apr 16, 2008

"I have owned the Edge 305 for about 65 weeks now. I don't have it currently as it has been in for repair for the last 6 weeks. This is the third one I've sent in for repair. So far it's cost me $45 in postage and I've been without the unit now for a total of 15 weeks during the time I've owned it."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by William, Jul 01, 2007

"What good is a tool that you can't print the route from. This is advertised as a cycling tool. Can't believe they refuse or are incapable of suppling software that allows you to print a route that you ride. Don't buy this piece of crap!"

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Glen Humphrey, Apr 01, 2007

"I have had the 305 for about two months.

I have the problems with the altitude, grade and heart rate.

The grade will vary form +50 to –40% on grades that I know are 6%. The total altitude gain will be 200% off. I have exported the data to a third party piece of software and the altitude information is correct there so this problem is most likely in their PC software."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Mike Kraft, Nov 03, 2006

"As a follow-up to my earlier review, I finally received a response from Garmin. The tech agreed my problems are unacceptable and further agreed to send me a new device at their expense. I've used it twice and so far so good. Stay tuned..."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Mike Kraft, Oct 12, 2006

"Garmin has done such a poor job of responding to the multitude of problems that I've had with this device that I've decided my only option at this point is to begin trashing the device on reviewer boards. I've had three devices so far and have had problems with every one of them."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Leo Le Couteur, Sep 08, 2006

"Everything works well except the elevation readings and grade. Unit gave me erractic elevation and grade readings. Unit was replaced and second one did the same thing. Requested a refund."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Johnny Law, Aug 20, 2006

"The unit itself is fantastic. Records everythig you would want to know about your ride. My only complaint is with the software on the PC, which isn't as comprehensive as, say, the Polar Precision Performance software for analyzing your data."

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Edge 305 (with cadence and heart rate)
Reviewed by Bob Bissell, Jun 14, 2006

"This is a slick looking bicycle computer that unfortunately has not been well designed or thought out. There is one sensor for speed and cadence. This works well on a standard bike, but not on any bike where the crank arm and rear wheel sensors do not pass the same location."

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Edge 305
Reviewed by Ron Downing, Jan 28, 2006

"Just got it Thursday. Bought the bundle. Everything works great, including Training Center software. Love the ability to decide WHAT will display on the three main display screens. LOTS of options for including what you want.

Took my first two rides to check it out, love the info on the scrren and love MORE the way it is displayed and summarized in the Training Center."

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