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Posted by anonymous - 10/19/2008
In the GPS item, Eric Monse wrote – “I need a GPS for my bike. I think handheld is the way to go” (10/16/2007).
Garmin makes GPS units for runners and bikers. See their Forerunner (wrist worn) and Edge (bike mounted) series.
I’ve got a Forerunner 201, and it’s the best training aid I’ve had for both biking and running. Be aware that the older models (201, 301) use a serial cable instead of a USB to connect to your computer, and newer computers may not have a serial port. If in doubt, get the newer models (205, 305). Being able to export GPS data to training software on the computer is very useful.
I used to use my Garmin eTrex hand-held GPS for running and biking. The problem with using a camping GPS for fitness training is that (1) there is no pause/stop feature for the clock, so your time/distance/pace readings will always be wrong, and (2) you have to navigate through several sub-menus if you want to mark waypoints for laps — which is possible but a hassle to do while on the move.
Conversely, the problem with using their fitness line of GPS units for camping is that, instead of using AA batteries like the eTrex, the Forerunner and Edge use built-in rechargeable batteries. It’s fine for a day-long bike ride, but there’s nowhere to re-charge in the wild on a multi-day hike.
So I have two specialized GPS units for different purposes, but I haven’t found one model that does everything I need it to. Fortunately, they’re small enough that the extra space required is negligible, and worth it for what each unit does well.
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