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Garmin Upgrade?

by rnarito
Sun, Sep 20, 2015 00:22
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Greetings!

I've posted a few topics in the past and the responses have been very helpful. I'm hoping for more insights for this question. I have been using a Garmin 500 for the past few seasons. It has proven to be dependable with a lot of good feedback on my rides. I have recently began to contemplate upgrading to something that will allow me to scout out some of the century rides I plan on doing next year. Does anyone have any experience with the 510, 810 or 1000? Are they worth the money? I understand they have downloadable map capabilities that allow turn by turn directions, but they can be tricky especially when the reception is sketchy. Any and all experience will be helpful...thanks!

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pruaga | 9 years ago
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I've got a 510. The bikeroutetoaster maps let you do an annotated breadcrumb, but it's not quite turn-by-turn navigation. You 'can' download some maps onto it using the DCrainmaker method but these maps are very simple and you can only download a small area at any one time due to the limited space on the device.

I think the 520 allows full openstreetmap downloads though, might be worth a look?

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AWP | 9 years ago
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Originally bought an 810 with OS mapping. Found the detail too much for the size of screen and resolution quite poor. Rutland cycles let me swap it for the 1000 unit which I have been using for about 4 months now. I find the OSM mapping far clearer than the OS and the larger screen and better resolution of the 1000 much much better. I resisted the Garmin route for a long time whilst struggling with mobile phone options but I must say that the 1000 is a great piece of kit and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I have not experienced any problems to date.

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SilverMerlin | 9 years ago
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I would also consider none garmin alternatives. I have had the Mio 505HC for around a month been very impressed. Its navigational abilities are excellent giving accurate turn by turn directions and OSM maps for the whole UK. I don't own a Garmin but from what I have read I think the Mio is generally perceived to be a better navigator.

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Gavlee | 9 years ago
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I use a 510 and love it. Reliable (shock) good battery life and plenty of great features. The negatives are bread crumb maps and sketchy turn by turn navigation but I've managed to get it working well using bike route toaster. Cycling friends have the 810 and 1000 that give fantastic mapping however they have to buddy it up with a power bank on the rides longer than 7hrs.
DC Rain maker gives an excellent review of all these products.
Happy shopping

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thereverent | 9 years ago
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I've been using the 1for a while now. Found it very good. The route guidance is good on the bigger screen.

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Richb1 | 9 years ago
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I have been using an Edge 1000 since May 2015 and haven't lost the signal on any occasion up to now, I read horror stories from a few reviewers before buying it but since it was a good idea as a training aid, I went ahead and bought it. I don't use it to guide me, as a fan of numbers I bought the bundle with a cadence sensor, hrm and speed sensor.
I can't fault it at all.

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hennahairgel | 9 years ago
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Yeah, all can use the OSM free maps. Excellent for plotting and then riding a course via the online service. I've never had an issue with poor GPS reception once it's got a signal. Have a look a www.dcrainmaker.com for a impartial review of all the models

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