GPS for the Bicycle: The Garmin Edge 500
Garmin is number one in satellite navigation for cars, but now they’re going a little further with the just-announced Edge 500 for the bicycle. It’s a GPS and more that sits on your bike handle and measures a lot of stuff.
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Designed for performance cyclists, the GPS-enabled Edge 500 tracks speed, distance, time, GPS position, elevation, calories burned, climb and descent. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 500 incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation. Combining more data than ever into one device, Edge 500 syncs wirelessly through ANT+™ technology with compatible third-party power meters. Edge 500 also pairs wirelessly with Garmin speed/cadence sensors and features advanced heart rate-based calorie computation when used with a Garmin heart rate monitor. Boasting a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFixTM that quickly acquires and maintains satellite reception, the Edge 500 also displays temperature readings, changes time zones automatically and alerts riders if they’re moving but the timer is not running. With up to 18 hours of battery life, Edge 500 features a low-profile, quarter-turn mount that fits easily on the stem or handlebars.
The Edge 500 will be available soon for a retail price of $249.99, and $349.99 with the heart rate monitor and speed sensor. More here about it.
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