Garmin International introduced the Edge 205, Edge 305HR and Edge 305CAD — a new line of integrated personal training systems focusing on the needs of recreational and advanced cyclists. The Edge is GPS based and the information may be overlaid onto a cyclist's course map, including hills and curves, so the cyclist can easily analyze every aspect of their workout.
“The Edge is the ultimate fitness partner for a cyclist taking a relaxing weekend ride or participating in a competitive race,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. “It offers extensive user-configurable features and built-in performance tracking that will help athletes reach the next level in their personal training.”
According to the company, the Edge is a completely new design that is cyclist-friendly, attractive and waterproof. Its sleek and durable case frames an easy-to-read, large, backlit display. Users may customize the display to show up to eight different data fields, as well as altitude and a map view. It attaches to either the stem or handlebars of the bicycle, and is designed for easy removal at the end of the workout.
According to the company, The Edge is the first Garmin device to incorporate the new-generation SiRFstarIII(TM) architecture, a platform offering extremely high performance and sensitivity from SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc, a leading provider of GPS- enabled location technology. The SiRFstarIII architecture provides a rapid time to first fix, enabling cyclists to determine and track their location — even under challenging conditions such as heavy foliage or “urban canyons” created by city skyscrapers.
