- GPS-Enabled Cycle Computer.
- Sunlight-Readable Color Display.
- Features A High-Sensitivity Receiver That Holds A Signal Under Trees & Near Tall Buildings.
- Virtual Partner(R) Lets User Race A Virtual Competitor Over A Specified Distance & Speed.
- Courses Allow User To Race Against Previously Recorded Workouts.
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Garmin has really upped the ante on the entire cycling
computercategory with it's two new gps-enabled
navigator/computers, the 705 and its younger sibling, the 605.
These are true navigational aids with full-color s and
turn-by-turn directions in addition to advanced route-planning
and saving capabilities. On top of that, the 705 adds heart rate
and cadence monitors, a barometric altimeter, and wireless
capability that lets you share routes and workout data with other
riders instantly. Sleek and waterproof, with a 2.2-inch color
screen that lets you customize what data you see and how you see
it, these two devices help make the most of every ride.
The Power Of Location-Based Data
Anyone who has used Garmin's original Edge 205 or 305 already
understands the power that attaching location data to traditional
measurements like distance, speed, time, calories burned, and
heart rate can provide. Knowing exactly where you worked hardest,
rode fastest (or most slowly) lets you tailor your workouts to
improve to improve your riding skills for specific distances,
conditions, and types of terrain. It gives a complete picture of
how you interact with every portion of your ride.
Altitude is recorded using a barometric altimeter for the Edge
705. This accurate altitude data makes it much easier for
cyclists to match their altitude profile with their speed,
cadence, and heart rate during post-ride analysis. The Edge 605
gives a somewhat less precise altitude measurement via the GPS
positioning system itself.
A First-Rate Bike Computer
The Edge 605 automatically measures your speed, distance, time,
calories burned and altitude. The 705 also track your heart rate,
cadence, power (from optional ANT + Sport-enabled third-party
power meters), climb and descent. Other nifty features include
the following.
* 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
* Click stick helps users navigate through the various options.
Full-Featured Navigation The Edge 305 Screen (actual size)
The larger color screen (actual size) on the Edge 605 and 705
shows you your surroundings more clearly and supports real
turn-by-turn navigation.
No more scratch paper paper-clipped to your handlebars. In
addition to their cycling computer functions, The Edge 705 and
605 provide the same robust navigation as Garmin's vehicle
navigators, with turn-by-turn spoken directions (turn left in 500
yards) and a 2.2-inch (diagonal) color display that shows s in
great detail.
Both devices come pre-loaded with a built-in base, and a
MicroSD card slot you can use to load new s or store workout,
course and ride data. Garmin has lots of street and topographic
s available for purchase and you can download courses and
rides from Garmin or other riders at the Garmin Connect website.
Both feature a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal
under trees and near tall buildings and have a click stick for
easy screen navigation. Connectivity and "ANT + Sport"
One of Garmin's most ambitious decisions has been to approach
fitness devices as a total platform with their "ANT + Sport"
connectivity system. All of Garmin's new fitness devices,
including the Edge 605 and 705, the Forerunner 50 heart rate
monitor watches, will interface wirelessly with any devices that
are compatible wiht the "ANT + Sport" protocol, including devices
from other manufacturers. Currently, Garmin the devices will pair
with power meter from SRM or Quarq to measure power – torque and
cadence for each leg at the pedals – which is often cited as a
true indicator of an efficient ride. It's unclear what other
manufacturers will buy into the ANT + Sport platform, but this
kind of open connectivity with products from other companies
offers a great deal of potential flexibility.
The wireless function also makes it easy to connect one Edge unit
to another to share rides, courses and workout data.
Heart Rate and Cadence Monitors
The Edge 705 heart rate monitor uses a robust wireless
technology that eliminates cross-talk and interference and
delivers real-time heart rate data exclusively to the user’s
device. This data is stored with each track point for
post-workout analysis. The Edge 705 with speed/cadence sensor
incorporates a self-calibrating, wireless speed/cadence sensor
that s to the rear chain stay of the bicycle.
Be Part of A Community
In 2007, Garmin acquired Motion-based, the largest shared
repository of customer-generated gps-based routes, courses and
s. This was a significant move for Garmin to support the gps
user community and bring a wealth of route options to gps users.
With a simple connection to your computer, you can join a
worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through
Garmin Connect our new, one-stop site for data analysis an
sharing.
You can also upload to optional Garmin Training Center software
for further analysis. Garmin Training Center stores large
quanities of workout and ride data. Some of the things you can do
are
* Review your workout data, including pace/speed, distance, time,
calories burned; and if available, heart rate, cadence and
detailed elevation.
* View a detailed graph of your workout data, plotted over time
or distance.
* View a of your workout that shows the exact path you
traveled.
* Categorize your workout history according to type of activity.
* Review previous workouts, which are saved by day and week.
* Create customized workouts with specific goals and rest
intervals. Then send them to your fitness device.*
* Schedule workouts for a specific day with .
* Get custom workout templates designed by the experts at
TrainingPeaks.com
What's In The Box
Edge 605 GPS-enabled cycling computer, bike s, AC charger,
USB cable, owner's manual on CD-ROM, quick reference guide