Comments on: What is the best personal gps/heart montitor/workout monitor?

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:15:15 +0000

Garmin is by far the leader in all GPS sports devices. Try the running series they have, I have the biking version Edge 705. One of the coolest things on the market for sports right now Dave

By: LymeW

LymeW — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:23:26 +0000

Garmin Forerunner 305 if you mainly run, and if you mainly bike a Garmin Edge 305. Both hook up to your computer (PC or MAC) and then upload the data to your account on – it’s really nice. LymeW

By: John

John — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:58:21 +0000

After a lot of experimentation and research, I finally decided on the Garmin Forerunner 305. This one is light and easy to wear, simple and fool-proof to use.

Most of my running is in the mountains and on uneven terrain so I really appreciate the gps in tracking distance. I can also use it on my bicycle with the optional clip.

I am able to upload data to my laptop so I can keep track of my workout progress.

I found this website that has a good description, reviews and automatically updated price comparisons for the largest online retailers.

I hope this helps. Good luck. John

By: Bob A

Bob A — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:29:49 +0000

This is the one that I bought. It uses a chest strap so it's very accurate. You cant download anything but it does have a high and low heart rate alarm and a stop watch. The battery is replaceable on the chest strap ( some of them you have to buy a new strap instead ). It comes with a carrying pouch and a nice holder so you can put it on the handlebars. The holder makes it really nice. Very nice for the money. Bob A

By: intrepidfae

intrepidfae — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:47:11 +0000

I used a Timex HRM that worked both on and off the bike. For each ride or other workout I record average and peak heart rates and calories burned. The data is retained on the watch, so I don’t have to write it down as soon as I finish the workout.

The wireless HRM caused some interference with my wireless cyclometer, so I bought a Cateye V3 that integrates cyclometer and the HRM functions that the Timex does. Now I have one HRM for the bike and one for every other kind of workout.

I didn’t go for the GPS because I don’t need it for navigation and the only after-the-fact data that it offered was hill climbing statistics. I don’t track that because my performance on the hills is so shameful.

HTH intrepidfae

By: ARM

ARM — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:40:54 +0000

I have been using this one for about 2 years. I am not a hard core cyclist trainer but it has heart rate, and I can map my distance. I can switch the unit from bike to bike. I also have a cadence monitor on the road bike. A nice cadence monitor will cost you more than this unit alone. ARM

By: John B

John B — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:55:38 +0000

I use a Garmin, it’s an early model and I’ve had it for many years. When I decide to upgrade, I’ll definitely look at the Garmin range.

I use it to keep track of my distance, I just cycle now, but I actually bought it for my running.
The HRM feature is useful, it lets me know when I’m taking it a bit too easy, and as for the uploading of data to the PC, personally, I don’t bother, but if that’s something you want, it’ll do it.

The latest Garmin models look good, but until my old one breaks, I can’t justify the outlay for a few extra features. John B