Garmin 310 XT or edge 800?

[david k]

oh the dilema

310 XT is cheaper, can be worn as a watch and is water proof
The edge 800 has mapping, bigger screen and is designed for bike only

Id get more use from the 310XT i think but would loose mapping which i really want, any ideas?

 

[Gary E]

Took me a while to get my head round my 800 (even though I've had an Edge 705 for a couple of years now) but wouldn't be without it now. I have ABSOLUTELY no sense of direction and so the mapping and turn by turn guidance is priceless. there's only so many times you can do the same memorised route!

 

[david k]

Took me a while to get my head round my 800 (even though I've had an Edge 705 for a couple of years now) but wouldn't be without it now. I have ABSOLUTELY no sense of direction and so the mapping and turn by turn guidance is priceless. there's only so many times you can do the same memorised route!

yeh thats one of the advantages that appeals to me, i know what you mean

 

[Gary E]

Honestly, I get the mickey taken something awful. Nobody can believe how useless I am!

Having turn by turn (just like Tomtom) has revolutionised my riding. I can now follow the most intricate routes on some lovely cycling roads. Before I just had to stick to main roads and limit the number of turns to just enough to get me back where I started!

Another advantage is friends (or anyone else for that matter) can go on Bikeroutetoaster and create a route. They can then email it to me and I can program it into my 800. I can then use routes that they've found without them being there

 

[david k]

the bryton 50 looks good and much cheaper any idea if its any good?

 

[frayBentos59]

check my 800 out mate when we're out next. only used the GPS properly for the first time last week because me and Gav didnt have a clue where we were.

 

[frayBentos59]

Plus Gary has hit the nail right on the head. you can upload a ton of other users maps which will come in handy when the runs are extended.

 

[billy1561]

The 800 is the dogs dangly bits mate. Had mine for a few months now and it is superbly reliable.

 

[david k]

too late now anyway, bought the 800

 

[billy1561]

Excellent choice

 

[david k]

thanks, it should arrive in a couple of days, ill let you now if i can work it lol

 

[billy1561]

Shout up if you get stuck. Can't promise i will be able to help but will do my best

 

[david k]

its here!!!! but im not allowed it until tomorrow