Suggestions with new Tri computer

I would get another Garmin if it were me. But I also use an iPhone app called Strava which logs your cycle and running. You can follow other people on it too and do challenges etc. it also tells you how well you have done on each route compared to others (you don't have to follow them) who have completed the same route. It is also free!

Edited by NMS 2013-07-22 12:08 PM

Garmin 310XT, unless you want more data from indoor swimming, then the 910XT.

They both can do all three sports, the 910 having the additional capability of counting strokes, and therefore logging distance in the pool without the need for GPS.

Great battery life, they also can accept ant+ signals, so foot pods, heart rate monitor, speed/cadence, etc can all be pulled in.

I found a site, not affiliated with Garmin or Strava, where you can link the accounts, at least send Garmin data to Strava. www.garminsync.com

I'm not affiliated with them either; without this site, you can still upload Garmin data to Strava, it's just manual. This way it all goes up there.

Should the HR strap I have for the 305 also work on the 310xt ?

Great subject , I wear a 405cx now, and use my iphone too. Strave, MapmyRide, and others. I am a ap junkie. for the iphone I wear a runners belt, mainly to hold my bib, but then my iphone and a couple packs of Gu.

A lot of riders in my cycle club use the 500 series bike computer, and a couple will run with a jersey on, and the safely tucked in there. They like it. Our leader swears by the 900 series watch and could not believe I do tris without them. I was a runner first, then a swimmer, then a cyclist. (money talks).

My research tells me to go big or go home, and get a 900 series. I am constantly watching ebay and craigslist for a good deal.

John

I am new to triathlon, and I love my Garmin 910xt. I also had a Garmin 305 before (and a cheap Timex for swimming). A 310xt would have been almost as good, but I will admit I simply like the look and feel of the 910xt better (and it does have the swim metrics). The old HR strap will work with either.

I have occasionally used my iPhone, but it's not optimal because of battery issues. On long runs and rides I would worry about draining the battery too quickly.

The Garmin 500 and 800 series are cycling computers, which you can use for running if you want to put them in your pocket. But that isn't optimal either. Most people who have those for cycling use something else for running.

The 500 is nice for cycling. However there is a watch band that you can get through garmin that allows you to wear it on your wrist. That is what I have. The only problem is you have to gauge by your speed what kind of pace you are running because it does not tell you like other running specific watches. I am very new to the tri game and am contemplating whether or not its worth it to upgrade to the 305 or the 910, i would love something that tells my how far i am swimming because i am always losing track of it while i am focusing on stroke and breathing!!!