Garmin 800, Mio 305 or Bryton Ride 60

Jdebuse · Post by **Jdebuse** » 13 Sep 2013 23:05

Folks. I've been toying with the idea of buying a cycling GPS recently. To be quite honest I've been pulling out what little hair I have left trying to decide!! Your wisdom and views would be most welcome. Thank you in advance. James

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 14 Sep 2013 07:46

I may be bias, but Garmin gets my vote every time.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » 14 Sep 2013 08:07

Garmin

Post by **CakeStop** » 14 Sep 2013 08:20

Garmin but which model depends on what you want to use it for.

Alistair Hey · Post by **Alistair Hey** » 14 Sep 2013 08:36

dont know about the others, but i would be lost without my edge 800.

you do pay a premium, but it is just so easy to use and well thought out.

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 14 Sep 2013 10:18

Garmin - but think about what you really want it for, and choose the right model for you.

martin mc · Post by **martin mc** » 14 Sep 2013 10:51

Iwent for garmin 800 & I've not regretted it but I haven't used any of the other devices you're considering. Like others have said it does depend what you want the device for.
As a training tool it works wirelessly with ANT+ devices such as Heart Rate Monitors (mine was included in package I bought), cadence sensors & power meters. You can easily customise the training data (such as average speed, average heart rate, altitude etc) displayed on screen although i undertand you can do much of this with garmin 500 as well.
Following routes you've created on sites such as Bike Route Toaster or that you've donloaded in GPX format which were created by others is a doddle once you've experimented a few times & the maps really help here. Uploading rides you've done to sites such as Strava or Garmin Connect works flawlessly & can be a real spur to get out & ride more.
In terms of battery life riders completed Kidderminster Killer audax with ride time of 10hrs without any problem, you just couldn't get this with a smartphone.

Jdebuse · Post by **Jdebuse** » 15 Sep 2013 21:37

Cheers for the input guys. Ill let you know what I opt for. I'm leaning towards the Mio.

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 16 Sep 2013 17:24

Jdebuse wrote:Cheers for the input guys. Ill let you know what I opt for. I'm leaning towards the Mio.

Why??

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 16 Sep 2013 17:28

I bought one about 18 months ago, went for a Garmin 800 and found some open source maps on the web, saved me buying them.
No complaints so far.

HAZBRO · Post by **HAZBRO** » 16 Sep 2013 18:50

Ed Moss wrote:I bought one about 18 months ago, went for a Garmin 800 and found some open source maps on the web, saved me buying them.
No complaints so far.

I do that, when im looking for films, its perfectly legal!

Jdebuse · Post by **Jdebuse** » 16 Sep 2013 21:23

AlanW wrote:
Jdebuse wrote:Cheers for the input guys. Ill let you know what I opt for. I'm leaning towards the Mio.
Why??

I like the colour!!!!. Not true of course. I want a device that I can put a location into and go. Clear mapping and other simple features. Price is also a small factor although not overly important. Its my first dabble.

Andy_Craddock · Post by **Andy_Craddock** » 16 Sep 2013 21:27

I have a 500 however I do think the Garmin products are different class to the others. Ease of use is a big factor.

If I was in your position I would get the 800 but upto you.

You joke about the colour, I got the 500 black and red to match my groupset!

Post by **CakeStop** » 16 Sep 2013 22:11

Jdebuse wrote: I want a device that I can put a location into and go.

I'm probably a few years out of date but I'm not sure cycle GPS units are good for that unless some of the latest models feature cycle friendly routing in preference to shortest or fastest (by car).

Jdebuse · Post by **Jdebuse** » 17 Sep 2013 21:32

A Garmin 810 is looking good to go. Decisions decisions. I need to get one in my hands and have a play!!

George · Post by **George** » 17 Sep 2013 22:06

CakeStop wrote:
Jdebuse wrote: I want a device that I can put a location into and go.
I'm probably a few years out of date but I'm not sure cycle GPS units are good for that unless some of the latest models feature cycle friendly routing in preference to shortest or fastest (by car).

Various Garmin models do do that, but the way the feature worked on my now dead 505 had various drawbacks. I wouldn't recommend it, except for 'take me home' when lost.

Jdebuse · Post by **Jdebuse** » 24 Sep 2013 21:43

Garmin 800 on route. Couldn't resist any longer. Managed to get a good deal. I think!!

Jdebuse · Post by **Jdebuse** » 02 Oct 2013 16:27

Loving the Garmin 800. Just need to fix laptop to start downloading some routes. Happy days.