What kind of GPS do I need for Geoladders??

[Ponch]

Well I decided to accept a job in Sacramento, so in the spring I will be moving. I would like to continue using Geoladders to track my rides. What kind of GPS do I need in order to upload my rides to that site?

On a side note, does anyone know of a good place to get one on the cheap (i.e. anyone selling one)?

[LBmtb]

I think the Edge 305 is a popular geoladder gps, isn't it?

[Sprockethead]

Yup, Garmin Edge 305 seems to be the darling one right now. You can also use other Garmin products, Ann has the Foretrex 101 and it works with Geoladders.

[Edog]

REI: Camping Expert Advice

Here's a link for a buyers guide at REI, which I think is a good place to look at the wide range of stuff available.

I got an Etrax a couple of years ago, it's very basic. Try to get a bundle if you can, I had to buy a cable to connect mine to the PC that was $30, then I had to buy software which was another $30!
So what might seem a deal at first might not be. My handle bar mount was $18 & a case was also $18.

I wish I could follow that with 'Having a GPS Priceless', but I don't use it that much!!!

[~ Pakiha ~]

Hey ponch, depending on what you want to do you may get away with a cheaper one. I have a plain base model Garmin eTrex, I record my paths, and use the 9-pin cable to download it to Motionbased. Then I get the GPX from Motionbased and load it into Geoladders, and voila! I have my own route. Total cost to me $100. ($60 for the unit and $30 for the cable [ $10 Tax ] ). Don't get me wrong though I definatley see a EDGE 305HR in my future.

[Mudd]

Garmin eTrex

[cH4os]

This is the entire package... 2 handle bar mounts, heart rate, cadence, etc...

Garmin International - 010-00447-30 EDGE 305 BU - 010-00447-30 - Telephony - Radios, Pagers & GPS Devices - PC Mall

$298.99

Call Gregg 1800-555-6255 x4712

Tell him MARY Sent you... he'll know...

[~ Pakiha ~]

Ok so I knew that I've seen this somewhere and I found it again

$255.95 for the HR/CAD bundle W/ bike mount. ( I didn't see anywhere that a second mount was there, it may have one if that is how they come originaly from the factory)

( eBay LINKAGE )

And he has 42 available at that price, and will pull discounts for Large Quantity Orders !!!

[andino]

Crap I wish I had money right now

Originally Posted by ~ Pakiha ~

Ok so I knew that I've seen this somewhere and I found it again

$255.95 for the HR/CAD bundle W/ bike mount. ( I didn't see anywhere that a second mount was there, it may have one if that is how they come originaly from the factory)

( eBay LINKAGE )

And he has 42 available at that price, and will pull discounts for Large Quantity Orders !!!

[Ponch]

Thanks guys, some good ideas.

[bobzrag]

Costco.com has the Forerunner 305 for $269 w/HR (there is an extra $50 rebate from Garmin, making it about 220) and the Edge 305 for $289 w/HR & Cadence

Costco is excellent if you have to return anything, pretty much any reason

[Winger]

Originally Posted by Ponch

Well I decided to accept a job in Sacramento, so in the spring I will be moving. I would like to continue using Geoladders to track my rides. What kind of GPS do I need in order to upload my rides to that site?

On a side note, does anyone know of a good place to get one on the cheap (i.e. anyone selling one)?

Hey man, My wife's family lives in Sacramento & I've been taking my bike up there to ride. I'll send you a message when I'm in town.

Here's a link that I've been using. I've GPS'd the Salmon Falls route (check my geo profile) & rode the Sweetwater trail.
The Trail Page

[bobzrag]

Good link! I could have used that when I lived in Sac - it's so flat - the flume ride in Tahoe looks awesome

[Ponch]

Originally Posted by Winger

Hey man, My wife's family lives in Sacramento & I've been taking my bike up there to ride. I'll send you a message when I'm in town.

Here's a link that I've been using. I've GPS'd the Salmon Falls route (check my geo profile) & rode the Sweetwater trail.
The Trail Page

Nice. Thanks bro.

I will be up there in May, hit me up if you are going up.

[Abui]

Originally Posted by Ponch

Well I decided to accept a job in Sacramento, so in the spring I will be moving. I would like to continue using Geoladders to track my rides. What kind of GPS do I need in order to upload my rides to that site?

On a side note, does anyone know of a good place to get one on the cheap (i.e. anyone selling one)?

Any GPS will work. But if you are competitive and want to post more than 2 rides per day you need an Edge (205 or 305) and GeoAgent software. This rule cuts down on cheating - hard to fake a history file uploaded straight from the Edge. GeoAgent costs $90/year.

[Ponch]

So basically any GPS with software than can turn the data into a GPX file, correct?

[Abui]

Originally Posted by Ponch

So basically any GPS with software than can turn the data into a GPX file, correct?

Correct and if you don't have the software use GPSBabel.