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Garmin Edge 205 Navigation & Trip Computer For Cycles | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: £89.99
New (11) Refurbished (1) from £85.99
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 10337
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: Edge 205
Model: Edge 205
UPC: 753759051761
EAN: 0075375905175
ASIN: B000FMNY1A
Release Date: May 5, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand NEW - Shipped FAST from the UK
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Product Description
Take your ride to the next level with the Edge 205 - Perfect for touring and the trails, the lightweight Edge is the ultimate fitness partner. With the easy-to-use Edge 205 on your bike, you always know where you're going and how far you've gone. For advanced cyclists, the Edge 305 is available with either a heart rate monitor or a wireless speed/pedaling cadence sensor to help you achieve your personal best.The Edge 205 measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, plus much more. Edge205 features include: Easy-to-install?no calibration required. Just snap it in the included bike mount and go High-sensitivity GPS receiver?knows your position even in tree cover and canyons, making it extremely reliable for navigation Customizable cycle computer?shows up to eight different data fields for continuous feedback Virtual Partner??lets you "race" a virtual competitor, making training fun Courses?lets you "race" against a recorded course to try to match previously set speeds at every point along the way Auto Pause??pauses the training timer when you slow down below a specified speed and resumes when you speed up again so you can focus on your ride Auto Lap ??automatically triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance Training Center software?gives you the ability to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance.Training Center software?gives you the ability to create workouts, manage and download courses, and create a detailed post-ride analysis that charts your performance. With its waterproof, sleek design, the Edge is the perfect companion on any bike, and attaches to either the stem or handlebars. Its rugged case frames an easy-to-read, large, backlit display that can show up to eight different data fields along with altitude and a map view. Included Training Center software gives you the ability to overlay your ri
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 Edge 205 Review June 11, 2008
A. Peers (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this product to be of great use. Initially, I used it to see how many miles I had clocked up and to see what speeds I was getting on my mountain bike. I then began uploading my information stored on my 205 to Garmin's own 'Motion Based' website (which is free). This allowed me to view various data such as elevations, average speeds, pace etc and also animated routes. The great thing with the website is that you can upload your route onto Google Earth and veiw it from different angles.
I have now recently discovered 'Memory Map' which allows you to veiw Ordnance survey Explorer Maps. On this you can plot a route with 'Waypoints' and upload them onto your Edge 205 and use it as a GPS Navigation device. Although the Edge only holds up to 100 Waypoints I have found that this is ample for even long days out.
Up to now I have not had any faults with this (after 6 Months) I have updated the software built into the Edge device via Garmin's website and this has probably rectified any faults described in previous reviews.
In all it's a neat little device.
The instructions that came with my 205 were not great and seemed to focus more on the 305 model. Just play about with it and learn this way. Be aware that the 205 does not have an altimeter. In order to view your altitude you must upload you routes to Garmin's 'Motion Based' website.
Cycle computer with a difference May 8, 2008
Mr. P. Baker (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Garmin Edge 205 is a GPS-enabled cycle computer. To simplify things I'll split the functions of the Edge 205 into 3 areas of interest. 1) Cycle computer, 2) Navigator, & 3) Workout aid.
1) As a cycle computer, the Edge 205 calculates your speed and distance without needing a sensor mounted on a wheel, it uses the changing GPS position to calculate the normal cycle computer functions. But the Edge also gives extra features, like the direction your travelling in, the gradient of the hill your on, and will record your position and speed every second (giving a maximum of 3.5 hours storage) or can record the data using a smart mode to increase the ride time (but at reduced detail). This data can be downloaded onto PC, using the Garmin software supplied, or mapping software like memory-map.
Overall I've found the speed and distance of the Edge to be very accurate, however the gradient of the terrain, is not as accurate all of the time.
2) As a navigator, you can create routes on the PC or in the Edge itself and follow the map created like a sat. nav. Unfortunately there are no road maps in the Edge, it uses a very basic method involving a series of straight lines between specific locations. It is also limited to a total of 100 locations that can be used. I've found that for me this can give me a route distance of around 30 miles when making the route overlap the road accurately. You can increase the distance by being less accurate, ie only putting locations at road junctions, etc. Even with this limitation, the navigation part works incredibly well on the road, making cycling easier and safer when travelling through new areas.
3) As a work-out aid. The edge enables you to repeat a route you've done before, and uses the past information to create a "ghost rider" for you to compete against. It gives you the choice of screens to view during your ride, giving information on how far ahead or behind you are to the "ghost", as well as a map screen and a screen showing the profile of the terrain. This all adds to a far more useful cycle computer, and enjoyable riding experience.
As a final point the battery seems to be lasting me for around 8-9 hours.
Overall the Edge has a few limitations and issues that you need to decide if they are important to you. I think that for the cost of the Edge, nothing so far seems to come close to the it, and with extra software, this device can be very useful and has certainly improved my cycling enjoyment.
 Only for short distance keep fit types. July 25, 2007
Mr. R. H. Oakley
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Most disappointed with this. Having had problems with the construction of an Etrex Vista cx, I initially thought Garmin might have got it right for cyclists with this one. It is though principally aimed at the keep fit sports cyclist who will only ride intensely for an hour or so.
For the tourist it is not so good, the inability to download a long route is a real bind. My attempt to load a weeks route for a cycle tour of just over 800 miles failed, and I was economical with the waypoints.
The battery life is quoted as 12 hours, in reality it is nearer 6.
Coupled with the lock ups quoted by another reviewer, I do consider I have wasted my money.
In fairness the navigation on short routes works well provided the unit behaves, and the automatic download to the PC of ridden routes is good. Especially when coupled with Garmins Topo maps.
I expect/hope that in a year or so a gps manufacturer will have the right product for the all round cyclist, the edge 205 isn't it.
Garmin Edge 205 January 20, 2007
Mark Elliott (Oxfordshire, UK)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
The Garmin Edge is, without a doubt, a boys toy. It's probably one on the easiest gadgets to set-up and use that I've ever had. A couple of cable ties attach the bracket to the bike and the Edge clips in to the mount. Wait for a minute or so for the unit to pick up the satelites and then press Start and go.
It links up to the PC automatically and is fairly trouble free. If you're that way inclined, you can also find online resource to allow you to plot a desired route using Google Maps and then transfer the route to the Edge. When you go for a cycle, you just have to follow the line on the screen.
The unit isn't perfect though and does suffer from lock-ups and freezes occassionally, which is very annoying.
Overall though, if you want a toy to help motivate yourself to go out on your bike, have some fun and get fit, I'd definately recommend getting one.
 Could have been much better. August 4, 2006
Michel4388
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have reviewed the Edge 205 on the American site of Amazon, and won't repeat it here, but just wanted to mention that with new firmware (available from the Garmin website) the Edge 205 can now show the current location. It's not ideal, as you can only see it when saving a waypoint, and there is no support for different grids (only lon/lat), but it is a welcome addition.
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