Garmin Edge 1000

[YahudaMoon]

Not much use, if as me, you got the garmin for the mapping....

Yes, same here if I dont know where Im going, say for instance a Audax I aint done before, other tyhan that its in my back pocket, just switched on for reference, Im not interested in what time it is

 

[Big A]

5 reasons why the Garmin Edge 1000 won’t be much use to you.

1. Stay connected
“Calls, texts and live tracking allowing friends and family to follow races and training activities in real time.”
If there’s one thing I love about cycling it’s the ability to get away from the world. Fine I might have my phone on me for emergencies but I’m not taking calls whilst on my way. It’s separated from the experience of cycling and should continue to stay like that.
I don’t really want to be alerted if i’ve received a text or phone call. As for tracking, who want’s to be tracked whilst on there bike?! Again, I can see it as a safety precaution but I can’t image my Mum and Dad on an evening saying “Oh shall we see where Tim is? He might be on his bike some where near Ilkley!?” etc. No. Just no.
This feature also always you to track the progress of a segment in real time. I really think this is a bad idea. It’s bad enough that we gear our selves up to go as hard and fast at the segment in front of us, I can’t imagine it’s all that safe to know you can look down to observe whether or not you’re in front?! Bad idea…
2. Garmins versions of Strava?
Garmin… You’re so late it’s unbearable. Strava sunk that ship for you a while ago and I can’t imagine all of a sudden people will easily switch. The cyclists who have been using Strava for the last few years won’t be interested in a competitor unless there are some ground breaking features available.
3. Round trip routing capabilities
Whilst this seems like a good idea I’m absolutely skeptical as to how well it might work. In a nut shell shell you tell the device how far you want to go and it creates 3 ‘cycling friendly’ rides that might be of interest. Sounds great on paper but it’s bad enough when I’m attempting a new route on Mapmyride… I’ve managed to go through dodgy estates, bridal paths and attempted to pass roads that no longer exist.
4. Exceptional Display
Garmin boasts the new device will have a high res display, touch screen facilities optimal for gloves and, my favorite, ambiant light sensor… Ohhh yeah. In my mind I see the ambiant light sensor to add to the mood whilst sexy time crops up and you’re wanting to check your climbing elevation from the ride earlier. Why put your sweet heart off when you can just add to the mode right?!
5. Cost
£499… I think that say’s it all!

You forgot 6.... it'll be unusable for the first 6 months whilst they figure out the firmware.....

 

[dodgy]

You forgot 6.... it'll be unusable for the first 6 months whilst they figure out the firmware.....

You forgot my post, it's working fine.

This forum is so curmudgeonly Anyway, like I said, most of the up to date information is on the Garmin Forums, so if any of you need further advice that's where you'll get it - from people who own them.

 

[TigerT]

I currently have an 800, if the bigger screen makes it easier to see maps whilst out, I will get one. I'm often missing signs for cycle routes so like to have them planned into the Garmin to follow. Not easy to see on the 800.

Have to wait though, not available out here until sometime in June.

 

[e-rider]

I've been tempted to upgrade my 200 for some time but it's never crashed or let me down and does exactly what I need it to do: record my ride! I can view all the gumph later on Strava when I get home!

A bigger screen is just going to encourage someone like me to glance at it too much!

my 200 has never crashed either, and I'm only aware of one software bug

 

[Big A]

You forgot my post, it's working fine.

This forum is so curmudgeonly Anyway, like I said, most of the up to date information is on the Garmin Forums, so if any of you need further advice that's where you'll get it - from people who own them.

your post where you mention the minor bugs is that

Don't get me wrong, i'm a massive garmin fan, their CS is one of the best. But they do have a habit of releasing products with simple bugs that (on a £500 product) you would have expected to have been ironed out before it hits the market. I'll end up getting one, but, like a lot of people, i don't see the £200+ benefit over the 810 just yet.

 

[dodgy]

In stock at Start Cycles if anyone's interested, pretty sure TRIATHLETE10 still works as a code to get a further 10% off.
http://startcycles.co.uk/garmin-edge-1000-gps-cycling-computer-unit.html

 

[g0kmt]

Having done a couple of rides with my edge 1000, I can report that it does indeed work. Yes there are a few glitches, Bluetooth needs the sensors to be connected before it works properly, they in turn, need waking up before the unit is turned on. There is also a bug that locks the screen intermittently. The odometer starts at - and is for the unit only, it cannot be set to a value Firmware updates could fix these.

The largest issues are that the bike profiles in the 810 do not exist in the 1000 and the odometer is for the unit only, not bikes ridden with it.

Other than those "small" issues, for me it works well, its quick to boot up, locks on to satellites quickly and the screen display is far superior in both look and touchscreen operation.

 

[dodgy]

Routing is brilliant on the 1000, delighted with that part of it. Also screen is excellent.

 

[John Shingler]

what about the size of it? I have a 800 and I'm concerned the 1000 is too big. Also I guess I need to ditch all my nice expensive K mounts and replace with longer ones.

 

[Andrew Br]

There is also a bug that locks the screen intermittently. The odometer starts at - and is for the unit only, it cannot be set to a value Firmware updates could fix these.

I'm sorry to hear about these "issues" but I'm not surprised.
Remember the comments up thread about beta testing ?

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[TigerT]

Got mine on Saturday. I pretty much agree with all the comments about beta testing, there are bugs particularly with the phone connectivity, wifi and segments. However, I'm pretty happy with it so far. Ran it for a long ride in parallel with my 800 and all went well.

Have to say that I'm not interested in the phone connectivity or the wifi, so the bugs being reported don't bother me too much. The only thing that really annoyed me was downloading segments to the Edge. It took multiple attempts and doesn't seem at all consistent.

Things I like.

• The Screen (my main reason for purchase) very big and clear, even in bright sunlight.
• The new speed / cadence sensors. These are now easily switchable between bikes. No more cable ties!
• Directions are pretty good. I set it to navigate a course I had set up, it only missed 1 turn in a 20km section. Better than the 800 which missed a few.

Things I don't like.

• It doesn't fit my old out front mounts. 1 new one came in the box, but I'm having to use the rubber band type mounts on my other bikes.
• It beeps as soon as it's charged and continues to do so every 10 minutes or so until you unplug it - annoying if you charge it overnight.
• It turns itself on every time you unplug it from the PC or a charger.

In general, I like it, it serves the purpose I want it for. The speed, distance and cadence were very close to the figures on the 800 over a 100km ride and the navigation was better. If you can live with the current bugs it's great, otherwise better to wait.

 

[maltloaf]

I'd happily buy a 1000 if my budget allowed it. I had a 510 and loved it, moved to a 800 to get mapping, only didn't get the 810 because of price. The 1000 is more again but I am really tempted

 

[yello]

My 305 (no, not the Peugeot!) is still going strong and doing the job. I've looked at each new Edge product but not been sufficiently tempted to buy. The 200 is probably the closest, like-for-like replacement but tbh I don't like the rather child's toy look of the interface/screens. If my 305 packed in, I think I'd look either look to find another or go the etrex way.

 

[Norry1]

Any more views on the 1000? I have an 800 which is fine, but could be tempted with the 1000.