How to Buy a Garmin Edge 305HR

As new options for GPS burst onto the market, the Garmin Edge 305 is becoming a favorite of all-terrain bikers and other travelers both on-road and off-road. The Garmin Edge 305, described as a "GPS-enabled, personal trainer and cycle computer," is ultra-portable and includes useful features for those training for a variety of sporting events or just getting a good workout. The Garmin Edge 305 is just one of dozens of Garmin models available on the market, and included in the company's website. The Garmin Edge 305HR, or heart rate monitor accessory, is also available as included in the package or as a separate accessory to the Edge 305 model.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Go to the company website to see background on the Garmin company, which is emerging as a provider of traveling GPS systems.

2. Click on the "products" tab to see Garmin's array of handheld, in-dash, and other GPS models offering diverse interfaces and networking systems.

3. Follow the product tab chain. Click on "Home" then "Onto Fitness" then "All Fitness Products" then "Cycling" to find the Garmin Edge 305. You will see that the Garmin 305 can be shipped with any combination of the accessories: the heart rate monitor (HR) or cadence piece.

4. Check out the "Features" and "Specs" tabs to learn more about the model: also check out "in the box" and "accessories" to see how Garmin packages the heart rate and cadence accessories with the model.

5. When you know you want a Garmin 305, use the "Where to Buy" tab to find nearby retailers. You will have to enter your country and "zone" (regional information) to find a list of Garmin sellers in your area. Alternately, you can shop online for the Garmin 305 and its accessories.

Resources

• Garmin's dealer locator page
• Garmin Edge 305 review