Best Garmin For Measuring Cycling Heart Rate And Altitude

By: maggie eliot

Break Studios Contributing Writer

If you are going to cycle at high altitudes and trust Garmin products, you may want to know about the best Garmin for measuring cycling heart rate and altitude. Garmin has a line of cycling heart rate monitors specifically for cycling at different altitudes. Check out these different Garmin models, best for cycling at high altitudes.

  1. Garmin Edge 305. The Edge 305 allows you to calculate your cycling heart rate when you are at a higher altitude. You can also pre-program your cycling workouts and store them through Garmin Connect. The 305 allows you to map your cycling route along an interactive graph so you can see how your heart rate changes with different altitudes. You can also analyze how your speed changes at various altitudes. The 305 also measures your "pedaling cadence" in addition to your heart rate and calories burned. This Garmin is suitable for cycling indoors or outdoors.
  2. Garmin Edge 705. The 705 features a built-in base map. With this Garmin, you can always know how much energy you are expending. Additionally, you can pre-program and store workouts and track your progress over time with the MicroSD card. The Garmin Edge 705 will track changes as you gain and lose elevation while cycling. Reviewers note that this cycling Garmin is able to read data even in extreme weather conditions or while near buildings. This Garmin is one of the most accurate cycling heart rate monitors available and is relatively simple to use.
  3. Garmin Edge 205. The 205 is a lightweight edge cycling heart rate monitor. The 205 automatically measures your altitude with GPS satellites. All you have to do is turn it on and start cycling. The Garmin 205 will analyze your heart rate during altitude inclines and descents. This Garmin also features "autopause" in the event that you have to stop, but don't want your heart rate data to be affected.
Posted on: Jun. 24, 2010