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Old 08-29-07, 11:32 AM
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Garmin 705!!!
Looks like it really is real!



https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=10885

Supports the Ant+Sports protocol so it will interface with the new Quarq power meter and provide power output display.

Built in base map with an SD slot for more detailed maps.

Looks like this might be the holy grail of cycling computers.

Holy crap at the price, tho.. $709 for the decked out version.
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And map navigation for those times I get lost!

But for $600...
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oooooh... .powermeter + gps... too expensive, but this is a damn good start.
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hey everyone, what's the weight for these units? I am very interested but have not ridden with a computer for the last 2 years and really don't need anything other than speed and distance.
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Originally Posted by phoenity
And map navigation for those times I get lost!

But for $600...
Add $75 for detail maps (and the MapSource program)...those "base maps" blow...fwiw. Looks cool though!
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Old 08-29-07, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by samsation7
hey everyone, what's the weight for these units? I am very interested but have not ridden with a computer for the last 2 years and really don't need anything other than speed and distance.
104 grams per Garmin's spec page
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I know I like to do all my cycling at the junction of two interstates.
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not for that much. my 305 works just fine.
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Hmm, I think I'll be looking to sell my 305 pretty soon...
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Hmm, I think I'll be looking to sell my 305 pretty soon...
If i have time to look down at a map to see where I need to go, I think i'm not riding hard enough. The 305 works just fine for me.
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Originally Posted by Robobo1
oooooh... .powermeter + gps... too expensive, but this is a damn good start.
It doesn't have a powermeter, it is only compatible with a few obscure brands.

I was hoping for more. Color serves no real purpose, the 305 is smaller and lighter.
Maps, ok, but hardly worth $600.
 
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^^^^ agreed.

later.
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Originally Posted by GPB
Add $75 for detail maps (and the MapSource program)...those "base maps" blow...fwiw. Looks cool though!
Yeah, this is the scam with Garmin auto navigators as well -the maps they give you are 8-10 years out of date, so after you pay $400, you need a $120 SD card with decent maps.
 
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Other than color, I bet it's mostly a firmware update to allow maps.

Eh, I don't think that should cost > $300 more for essentially a 305 with a firmware update.
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Originally Posted by DocRay
It doesn't have a powermeter, it is only compatible with a few obscure brands.
SRM is obscure? https://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...04653185&EDATE
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Originally Posted by JayC
Looks like it really is real!


Originally Posted by JayC
Supports the Ant+Sports protocol so it will interface with the new Quarq power meter and provide power output display.


Originally Posted by JayC
Built in base map with an SD slot for more detailed maps.


Originally Posted by JayC
Looks like this might be the holy grail of cycling computers.


Originally Posted by JayC
Holy crap at the price, tho.. $709 for the decked out version.
coming from the ****** of ballers...
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Originally Posted by wolfpack
not for that much. my 305 works just fine.
...until you go on a five-hour-plus ride.
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Originally Posted by powpow
...until you go on a five-hour-plus ride.
And then it still works fine.
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Originally Posted by 3MTA3
coming from the ****** of ballers...
Could be worse.. it could be made by Easton.

Hows the old bunghole feeling today?
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Originally Posted by powpow
...until you go on a five-hour-plus ride.
i don't care to go on 5hr rides and if i did i've got a mini-boost i can use.
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Originally Posted by powpow
...until you go on a five-hour-plus ride.
.....with a 5 dollar map
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i thought that was a keyboard playing the OMG WTF hit song
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Originally Posted by powpow
...until you go on a five-hour-plus ride.
I can go for a 5 hr plus ride with me garmin 305? Is that not the case with everyone?
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Originally Posted by powpow
...until you go on a five-hour-plus ride.
There are ways to make the device use less power and sample data less frequently, certainly will get you beyond 6-7 hours. USB battery chargers are small and light.

I can't do anything about the 999 mph speed limit.
 
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I can go for a 5 hr plus ride with me garmin 305? Is that not the case with everyone?
depends if your trolling, or not.
 
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