User Review: Garmin Edge 305

Garmin Edge 305
Above: The current Edge 305, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 3, 2009 by Ronald

Rating:
Price Paid: 270 euros

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. They often doesn't work properly. (e.g. no cadense or unrealistic low heart rates (average 22%MHR, maximum 39%MHR) while performing a heavy interval training.

To solve this problem I was advised to perform a "hard reset". Yesterday, after a ride in the rain, I found out that the device is not water resistant. I have contacted my retailer about it they immediately replaced my Garmin Edge 305 bundle without any discussion (A big hooray for the European consumers protection acts).

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