Garmin Edge 800
HRMshop.co.uk ~ Garmin Edge 800 summary review : This is the second in the new series of Garmin Edge cyclists HRM/GPS computers. The Garmin Edge 800 takes the main FTNESS / PERFORMANCE functions of the Garmin Edge 500 and adds MAPPING and AUTOROUTING. It is slightly larger than the Edge 500 with a very CLEAR large colour LCD TOUCHSCREEN display. As with all the new Garmin GPS fitness products one of it's most appealing features is EASE OF USE. From opening the box to installing it on your bike, ready to go, takes less than just a few minutes. Please remember when considering your supplier - BHIP Ltd actually USE these products, we will help you get the very most from your new Garmin Edge 800 unit. We hope we can help.
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The Garmin Edge 800 has just 3 buttons. One (the power button) on the side of the unit, and two medium sized buttons on the front (LAP/RESET) and (STAR/STOP). Most of the functionality and control of the Garmin Edge 800 is managed via the very user friendly touch screen display.
Here are some of the KEY FEATURES of the Garmin Edge 800
- VIRTUAL PARTNER - simply tell the unit how far you want to go, and it what time,and it will pace you along
- Where To ? This is a major feature of the Edge 800. Using the base map provided in ALL models, the user can select a destination as nearest city or direct coordinates in raw LAT / LONG.
- With the premium bundle package - you have a far greater detail of map via the City Navigator SD card. This gives a more detailed UK road map, including all minor roads, and all small towns and villages.
- TRAINING ALERTS - the user can set TIME alerts (eg. every 30 mins for hydration), DISTANCE alerts for interval training (eg. alert every 5 miles with summary data review on screen). HEART RATE ALERTS - 5 x manually configurable heart rate zones, CADENCE alert - will alarm when user pedals less than minimum or more than maximum (user set RPM) and POWER ALERT - 4 x Power zones in user defined WATTS
- WORKOUTS - in our view, this is one of the most UNDERSTATED features of the Garmin Edge 800 and Garmin Edge 500. Using the Edge unit's TRAINING setting - simply "build" a WORKOUT. Start with the first STEP. Each STEP has a duration (time based, distance based or until HR / Power (if using Power meter) / calories is achieved). Within the STEP you can define a TARGET - HR, Power, Speed or Cadence based. At the end of a STEP you set the unit to REPEAT or move to next STEP... To put it bluntly, the Garmin Edge 500 / 800 allow you to custom build the PERFECT training session... all you need to do is follow it !!
- BEST FEATURE of Garmin Edge 800 ?? AUTOROUTING (not found on Edge 500). If you want MAPPING / ROUTING, then it has to be that.. it's just so simple... tell it where you want to go - and it will get you there with visual TURN by TURN guidance. With the basic IN BUILT base map you can navigate to a TOWN, for us in North Norfolk that would include Kings Lynn, Fakenham, Cromer etc ~ all fairly large towns with major "A road" connectivity. Add the City Navigator SD card (or the GB Discoverer SD card) and you now have POST CODE look up with ALL small towns and villages listed, and linked via all major and minor roads. If you are planning a road tour, or just expand your local on road horizons, then the premium bundle (package 4) with SD card City Navigator is EXCELLENT VALUE for money!! If you want to plan routes, and you want to include some OFF ROAD riding, then go for PACK 3 with Garmin GB Discoverer. The GB Discoverer still gives points of interest, post code look up and road name routing... the big difference is that with GB Discoverer loaded your route is overlayed on top of the OS maps... on City Navigator, it look more like a regular IN CAR GPS / Garmin / Tom Tom etc...
- The next best FEATURE would have to be * COURSES (also found on Edge 500). Most cyclists have a ROUTE that you do maybe once a week or so, a repeated loop to race yourself around. With COURSES you are doing exactly that, you will be paced around the course racing against a shadow of yourself. Just ride the COURSE once and save it with a memorable name, you can save several COURSES to mix it up a bit. Next time you go for a ride, decide on the COURSE - then press GO. You are now racing against your shadow, slowing down in the exact spot where you previously slowed down and speeding up in thew same places as last time.. you are clearly shown on the display if you are ahead / behind by TIME or DISTANCE... Garmin Courses is a GREAT feature... just don't do it every time you ride.. otherwise you'll crash and burn !!
- GARMIN BaseCamp ~ Brilliant - you can very simply plan a route using either the BASIC free Garmin Basecamp basemap, or utilise the high level data from your Garmin SD card (like the City Navigator SD card and TRAIL map we sell with package 3 and 4). For more details on Garmin Basecamp - please click here - GARMIN Basecamp
- Bike profiles for 3 bikes - for power zone set up (x 4 zones)
- Auto Lap on / off ~ Garmin Edge 800 will store, for example, every 1 / 5 / 10 miles top memory.
- Auto Pause on/off ~ Edge 800 will stop timing when the user stops, eg. when at traffic lights.
- Auto Scroll for automatic data refresh
- All packages come with 2 x handlebar / stem mounts
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GPS - enabled super cycle computer displays power data from ANT +™ enabled third-party power meters, barometric altitude and vertical profile, tracks speed, distance, calories burned, average and max speeds. Track data can be shared online with friends and team member utilising the FREE Garmin Connect service, or stored locally on your PC or MAC. Track data can also be uploaded to free mapping services like SPORTSTRACKLIVE.com etc.
- PACK 1) Edge 800 BASIC : 899-01 (basic map installed + GPS + charger + bar mounts x 2) ~ £295
- PACK 2) Edge 800 BUNDLE : 899-21 (as above plus PREMIUM heart rate belt + cadence sensos) ~ £321
- PACK 3) Edge 800 BUNDLE : UK100-44 (Edge 800 unit plus Ordnance Survey 1:50K GB Discoverer) ~ £340
- PACK 4) Edge 800 NAVI PREMIUM : 899-31 (as pack 2 PLUS City Navigator SD card) ~ £380
- Please Note : PACK 1 / 3 are BLACK / WHITE Edge 800 unit. PACK 2 / 4 are BLACK / BLUE Edge unit
- If the pack you want does not exist - please make it up from the accessories options below
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Get the Data You Need from a Garmin Edge 800
During your ride the Garmin Edge 800 measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 800 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation.
Tour De France - 2011 - follow this link to view Christian Vande Velde's Tour De France Track from a Garmin Edge 500
ANT+ interoperability ~ Garmin Edge 500 uses ANT+ wireless technology, this means it is compatible with all devices shown on this page :- ANT+ interoperability
BIKE speed heart monitors
All Garmin Edge 800 versions work with third-party ANT+-enabled power meters to display your power output in watts as you ride. This valuable data shows you how hard you're working, regardless of conditions affecting your ride, so you can train smarter. Some versions also ship with a digital heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor.
Track Your Heart Rate with a Garmin Edge 800 (optional)
When paired with a Garmin heart rate monitor ~ your Garmin Edge 800 tracks heart beats per minute and uses your heart rate for advanced calorie computation, so you know how many calories you're burning. Train in a certain heart-rate zone to improve your fitness level or compare your pace and heart rate to past performance over the same ride.
Analyze Your Ride with your Garmin Edge 800
Once your ride is finished connect your Garmin Edge 800 to your computer with the included USB cable to analyze your performance. With a simple click, you can join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect™, a one-stop site for data analysis and sharing.
Tour De France - 2011 - follow this link to view Christian Vande Velde's Tour De France Track from a Garmin Edge 500
Plan ROUTES with Garmin Basecamp !
Garmin Basecamp - route planning for Garmin Edge products
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