Garmin Forerunner

[Moliere]

Garmin is running a deal for the next few months: $50 credit on the trade-in of an old Forerunner when purchasing a new 210, 610, or 910XT. Details are here:

http://garmin.blogs.com/promotions/2...-in-offer.html

Can't you sell and old 305 for much more than $50?

[Joe Public]

Can't you sell and old 305 for much more than $50?

I don't know; I haven't priced them. I do think, though, that the simplicity and the charity component will appeal to some. If it takes a person three or four hours to list a watch on eBay or wherever, monitor the transaction, hope it sells, ship it, etc., then maybe a locked-in $50 becomes more attractive depending on the value of the person's time.

[BigPiney]

Garmin 405 and 110 for a good price today.

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/9396...or-refurbished

[Joe Public]

Garmin is running some sales on the Forerunner 910XT right now:

910XT (standalone) for $299 (usually $400)

910XT w/ heart rate monitor for $339 (usually $450)

The sale runs through May 27. Places like REI, discounttrisupply.com, RoadRunner Sports, etc. have had the deal. I imagine lots of other places do, too. Also, the 310XT will be on sale from tomorrow through May 26 for $169 (without monitor) or $199 (with monitor).

I grabbed a 910XT with a heart rate monitor yesterday. I know P has shared some comments on the board already, but I'll try to add any useful thoughts I have after I use it a bit.

[bluegoose]

After my old 305 recently went terminal I finally, and very reluctantly, put her out of her misery this week. It was only good for about 45 minutes max, and sometimes wouldn't even make it for 30 mins on a run or ride. I got some really good use out of that sucker, using it probably an average of 5 days per week since I got it 4 or 5 years ago.

My new 310xt came in the mail today. Decent deal on Amazon at $164 with free shipping.

I'm setting it up now and was wondering what you guys use for your data fields on each screen.

Here is my old page set up on the 305:

Main page - 3 fields - Time of day(large font), Smaller font = HR and Distance
Bike 1 - 3 fields - Speed, HR, distance
Bike 2 - 4 fields - elapsed time, average speed, elevation, grade
Run 1 - 3 fields - Speed, HR, Distance
Run 2 - Elapsed time, average speed, (one other I can't recall)

New set-up on 310 (slightly different than the 305. No main page that carries over to each sport; each main page is specific to the sport that you are using):

Run 1 - Time of day (large), HR, Distance
Run 2 - Speed (large), average speed, elapsed time
Run 3 - Average speed, average HR (not thrilled with this page yet)

Bike 1 - Time of day (large), HR, Distance
Bike 2 - Speed (large), Elapsed Time, Distance
Bike 3 - Average speed (large), elevation, grade (I don't really like this one)

I was trying to set them up so I didn't have to switch back and forth too much while riding or running, while trying to keep my main data field in the larger font box.

Any other suggestions for data fields that you like on certain pages?

[Joe Public]

I'm setting it up now and was wondering what you guys use for your data fields on each screen.

I just saw this. I have a 910XT, and here is what I use for run and bike.

Run 1 - Elapsed time, pace, distance, HR

Bike 1 - Elapsed time, speed, distance, HR
Bike 2 - watts (large), distance, time
Bike 3 - AP, NP, IF, TSS

I haven't used the HR strap in a long time, so the HR is a wasted field for me right now. I don't use any other screens for the run, but I might if I uploaded specific workouts via Garmin Connect like some people do. I only use the second and third screens for the bike if I am connected to a power meter.

[bluegoose]

I've been playing with my data fields the last week or so. Here is the latest:

Bike 1 - Time of day (large), elapsed time, distance
Bike 2 - Speed (large), HR, Distance
Bike 3 - Elevation, Grade, Total Ascent, Total Descent
Bike 4 - Average Speed, Max Speed, Average HR, Calories

I'm still totally sold on my Bike 1 and 2. I really like data sets for Bike 3 and 4. The total ascent and descent is a new feature with the 310 which is very useful for a hilly route.

Run 1 - Time of day (large) , distance, elapsed time
Run 2 - Pace, lap pace (currently set at 1 mile), HR
Run 3 - Avg pace (large), avg HR, calories

Other (used mainly for hiking)
Other 1 - Time of day (large), distance, elapsed time
Other 2 - elevation, grade, total ascent, total descent
Other 3 - Current pace, average pace, calories, Heading