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Old 08-10-14, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RSAmerica
I cannot read the display on my new Magellan Cyclo 505 USA GPS with my prescription Oakley riding glasses (which are for distance only).
Normally I where progressive prescription glasses (trifocals). Bummer!...
I don't understand why you're selling it then - why not just return it?

Also, the Edge allows you to specify the number of fields on the display while using it, I'm sure the Cyclo does too. Maybe just have it show one or two things so you can actually read them.
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Old 08-10-14, 11:39 AM
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My LBS special ordered it for my.
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Old 08-10-14, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by raqball
I don't think anyone who has had one will have a whole lot of positive things to say about the Edge 1000..

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ppl tend to speak up about negative things more then positive... I don't have a lot of negative things to say about my Edge1000 so far either. It's been a hell of a lot my consistent then my Edge 810.
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Old 08-10-14, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
I wonder why it didn't happen on the first two rides? Any idea what the circumference setting should be? I can try that if I see it again. It's not the end of the world since Strava fixes it anyway and that's pretty much what I use. But if it continues to happen I will probably contact Magellan about a replacement then.
OK, fourth ride and no doubling of distance. I did all my pauses manually and everything seemed to record just fine. Not 100% sure it's related but I'll keep trying.
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Old 08-10-14, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptMike
I am in the process of having a custom sport touring frame built up, and am considering the Garmin Edge 1000. I want to get this thing, but after reading the atrocious reviews it gets, I am having a hard time justifying it. On my road and mountain bike, I have/had the old fashioned cat-eye, etc, computers. I will be doing mostly local rides at first, but want to get into Randonneuring, and some light touring.

Is there anybody, anywhere out there, that has anything good to say about this thing. Thank you.

I don't have one, but I will say that Garmin has a history of this. The first releases of all of their cycling products are full of bugs, but over the course of the next year they will come out with a series of firmware updates that will fix it.
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Old 08-12-14, 02:46 PM
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So last night I had a different problem. My ride seemed to record fine, but after I performed a sync, the data showed up correctly on the Cyclo site but the numbers were off on Strava. The mileage was higher and the average speed was like 25 mph!

I'm going to give it another week or so, but if I keep getting these weird problems I may just return it and go back to my Garmin 500. I really wanted the mapping feature of the Cyclo but I can't have my data being inconsistent. I refuse to pay what Garmin wants for their product.
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Old 08-17-14, 01:01 PM
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OK I must be missing something. How do I turn a recorded ride into saved track? I can't figure this out?
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Old 08-18-14, 11:58 PM
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Finally ordered mine! Any word yet on when V4.1 is coming?
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Old 08-19-14, 03:28 AM
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that's why it's doubly confusing to me that future products seem so buggy.
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Old 08-21-14, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by egranlund
I don't understand why you're selling it then - why not just return it?

Also, the Edge allows you to specify the number of fields on the display while using it, I'm sure the Cyclo does too. Maybe just have it show one or two things so you can actually read them.
Have you tried Dual Eyewear? Google it - it's the solution for us oldie eyes.
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Old 08-21-14, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CactoesGel
Finally ordered mine! Any word yet on when V4.1 is coming?
4.1 was released in Europe so I assume the rest of the regions will follow soon.
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Old 08-25-14, 09:55 AM
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Saw the distance issue again this weekend. If 4.1 does not come out soon and if it doesn't fix the issue I'm returning my unit. I only hope they will give me my money back.
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Old 08-25-14, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
Saw the distance issue again this weekend. If 4.1 does not come out soon and if it doesn't fix the issue I'm returning my unit. I only hope they will give me my money back.
Curious. Is the distance like slightly off or is it way off? And is that the only issue you're having? Thanks.
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Old 08-25-14, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mansram01
Curious. Is the distance like slightly off or is it way off? And is that the only issue you're having? Thanks.
The distance doubles.

I haven't had success with downloading a gpx file to the device and having it follow it very well. But I admit, I've only tried it once so far.
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Old 08-25-14, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
The distance doubles.

I haven't had success with downloading a gpx file to the device and having it follow it very well. But I admit, I've only tried it once so far.
Yeah, that would be very annoying and a deal-killer. My concern is that Magellan doesn't seem very concerned with the US market if a patch is available but only made available to Europe. Kinda tells you where they place their priority. The device itself looks great but I'm still hesitant at this point.
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Old 08-25-14, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mansram01
Yeah, that would be very annoying and a deal-killer. My concern is that Magellan doesn't seem very concerned with the US market if a patch is available but only made available to Europe. Kinda tells you where they place their priority. The device itself looks great but I'm still hesitant at this point.
I have submitted a support request. I'll let you know what they say.
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Old 08-29-14, 12:07 PM
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Does anyone have any new news on a update for the 505? I want to buy one this weekend but like everyone else has voiced... I would like the garmin sensors. Any recommendations on the best place to buy the unit and sensors?
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Is there a TBT function after the new update and does it works?
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Old 09-03-14, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mansram01
Yeah, that would be very annoying and a deal-killer. My concern is that Magellan doesn't seem very concerned with the US market if a patch is available but only made available to Europe. Kinda tells you where they place their priority. The device itself looks great but I'm still hesitant at this point.
I received a repose to my support request, which directed me to install the desktop client. This client "detects" whether or not your device needs updates (among other things). Between firmware, software and maps, mine needed 4. I completed the updates and so far so good. I will continue to test and post feedback here.
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Old 09-03-14, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Body
Is there a TBT function after the new update and does it works?
It had TBT before the update, and it has worked for me, but I've only used it once.
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
It had TBT before the update, and it has worked for me, but I've only used it once.
I understand now that the TBT can be taken off after the update.
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Old 09-03-14, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Body
I understand now that the TBT can be taken off after the update.
OK? But why would you want to do that?
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
OK? But why would you want to do that?
You might be in a place that does not have roads.
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Originally Posted by Snapperhead
OK? But why would you want to do that?
Before the update the 1000 wanted to send you to a shorter route when following a self made route. To take it off you can follow the route without getting any popups. It seems to be solved now.
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Originally Posted by Body
Before the update the 1000 wanted to send you to a shorter route when following a self made route. To take it off you can follow the route without getting any popups. It seems to be solved now.
Ah now I see the confusion. My posts are about the Magellan 505, not the Garmin 1000.
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