Garmin forerunner 305

[Hazy]

I am looking into purchasing a training aid (ie. Garmin foreunner 305 ) Does anyone have experience or recommendations with this or similiar devices they can share with me?

 

[jagonz456]

Originally Posted by Hazy .

I am looking into purchasing a training aid (ie. Garmin foreunner 305 ) Does anyone have experience or recommendations with this or similiar devices they can share with me?

I have a garmin forerunner 305 and its worth every penny. I use it to track my running and biking its very accurate. The software is very easy to use and the battery can run for days off one charge.

 

[quenya]

I have a 405 and its pretty functional as a HRM/cycling computer. I often use the oval handlebar adapter when on my road bike and wear it on my wrist on my TT bike. I find that the battery holds a charge for around 5 hours of riding so it's not a working solution if you plan on riding a super long ride. If you don't need the multi-sport versatility consider a cycling specific model like the 500 or 705, their batteries last longer.


One other thing, while I think the numbers are pretty damned accurate at steady speeds I notice a lag when I'm changing speeds, so sometimes it will still read some random mph when I'm standing still, and my cat eye regularly reads higher top speeds for my sprints...

 

[Hazy]

Thanks guys. I'm by no means a professional so I think the lower cost 305 will suffice for me. I was hoping to hear a positive remark