In the world of cycling computers, the Garmin Edge 705 is the top of the heap. With GPS tracking, power meter, cadence sensor/speed sensor, heart rate monitor and a host of other features, the Edge 705 from Garmin is a control center for your bike whether you are on the road or ripping up sweet singletrack. For 2009, Garmin introduced Garmin street maps and a color screen to sweeten the deal over the previous Edge 305 and 205.
Garmin sent over this Edge 705 for us to review along with the cadence sensor and heart rate monitor option.
What does Garmin say about the Edge 705 GPS?
Ripped from Garmin.com
Trainer. Navigator. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS-enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn-by-turn directions, power data (from ANT+™-enabled third-party power meters) — the works. Even share your data with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. All wireless with a color display, this is no ordinary cycle computer.
Lose yourself in the ride without losing your way. Edge 705 comes with a built-in basemap, plus it has a microSD™ card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses and saved rides. Just plug in detailed MapSource® City Navigator® street maps on a preloaded data card and get turn-by-turn directions on a sunlight-readable, color display as you pedal. Add optional topo mapping for your off-road adventures. Edge snaps easily into the included bike mount to guide you to your destination.
Available in 3 versions, Edge 705 comes bundled with different accessories to keep you on top of your ride. Edge 705 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review¹. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation. It features a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings, and comes with a click stick for easy screen navigation.
For a full spec list and more feature details…check out the Edge 705 on Garmin.com…
More from 198 on the Garmin Edge 705 GPS
Garmin sent this unit for us to put through its paces, and over the next couple of months…we are going to do just that. Be ready to see routes, topo maps, Google Earth layouts and more. The Garmin Edge 705 is every cyclist/techy geeks dream as it records just about everything you would ever want to know out of your ride. The added benefit of routing turn by turn directions via the Garmin road maps is a huge added benefit and should really come in handy for this rider who always seems to forget turns.
The Garmin Edge 705 came boxed with everything we will need. There are multiple mounts with attached zip ties, heart rate monitor strap (so you can see how close my chest is from blowing to pieces), cadence sensor/speed sensor, Garmin map software, manuals, usb cable and a charger. The Edge 705 is going to be mounted on everything from a 16 lbs. road bike (the Blue Nx7) to full out freeride rigs to see how this thing handles every form of pedal propelled two wheeled pleasure. Stay tuned for more out of this interesting product out of Garmin. Every cyclist/mountain biker/roadie/commuter/two wheeled freak loves to see the raw data from rides…
Where can I buy a Garmin 705?
 GARMIN EDGE 705 GPS |
