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Garmin Forerunner 305 review
- Price Paid:$205.00
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User rating:(4.1)
- Would buy again from this company: Yes
- Used product for: 1 months
- # of logged workouts:
"It replaces 3 separate units. All for a price less than the sum of the others. All in all, for $250 (for wrist computer, quick mount for bike, and cadence sensor), its an amazing deal. "D.Z.
Ease of use
You can't adjust settings through the software, which, IMO, is this units downside. The unit is fairly simple to use with the 5 available inputing buttons, but it requires a lot of scrolling through dialogs and menus.
Quality of Construction
So far, no issues.
Fit
The watch band is fine, the velcro strap is better. The unit fits snuggly on the oversized mount for aerobars.
Comfort
It looks big, and is big, but it's not in any way bulky. It won't fit around
Adjustability
LOTS of different ways to set this up. You can have specific data displays for running, biking, multisports, and OTHER. Lots of ways to display information. Definitely a strong point for the unit.
Durability
So far so good.
Value
For $250, I got a wireless cadence bike computer, GPS, and HR monitor. That's amazing. Throw in the fancy software, and it's the deal of the century.
Appearance
It's on the large side.
Performance
I can't give this a 5 because the elevation readings are suspect, and the reliance on satellite signals for accurate speeds is a weak point.
Strengths
Displays, presentation of data in the software.
Weakness
Size, elevation readings, satellite signals can get weak in some places.
- 210 people use
- 6887 workouts logged
- 87596.9 miles / 11179.77 hours logged
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Ease of installation
The cadence pod is on the big side, and the included/attached speed sensor requires more adjustment than other units I have used. The unit is big and requires some special adjustments to fit on the aerobars. It's not DIFFICULT to install, it's just more of a process than others.