Edge 705
Oregon 300
Edge 705 - for the performance focused rider.
Oregon 300 - for the navigation focused rider.
Garmin cycle computers are the way forwards if you want to get the most out of your riding, and the latest devices truly are astonishing in their capabilities. Feature wise, depending on the model, you can expect all the performance information you could possibly want, from speed, distance, heart rate, cadence, elevation and gradient through to the all important Global Positioning System, which is the basis for powerful topographic or Ordnance Survey mapping on screen.
Garmin devices not only help you navigate your ride, but record all of your riding, and you can analyse how far, how high and where you've been, how hard your body was working and see all the features of a regular cycle computer as well. That 1 in 3 climb that you hammered in record time will no longer be legend at the local pub - you can wirelessly transmit the data to your friends for them to see - and challenge, if they can...
Of course there's more than just fun to be had with a Garmin device - pros like Steve Peat use them as valuable training aids to monitor every aspect of their riding, independent of the weather conditions that other systems fall short at. Garmin are what the best of the best use - and for good reason.
If setting yourself challenges - both physically and mentally - then Garmin is for you. Upload your routes and performance to the Garmin Connect website and share with other riders to see how you compare...
Steve Peat is a force on the World Cup race scene, and you could pick up some great riding tips in a weekend on the trails with the most laid-back star on the scene...
The Super uses Commencal's notorious Contact System for a plush and capable ride that is light enough for XC marathon riding, and sturdy enough for trail hammering.
The Edge 705 is loaded with high performance features that'll put you one step ahead, while the Oregon 300 is designed with mapping and trail reading in mind.