I just came across an excellent article on how to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810
OpenStreeMaps are easy to order from this site http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/
and DCRainmaker tells you how to get them onto your map-capable Garmin device here:
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html
Hear is a useful idea I found on the YACF forum Somnolent said: charging of Garmins from a dynamo while on the move is problematic even in the dry. Nothing that can’t be overcome mitigated with a little ingenuity. Been running my Etrex (HCx) from the Luxos USB offtake for a couple of years now. I’ve…
Portable Emergency AA Battery Charger Extender suitable for the Garmin EDGE 500 This comes highly recommended by other randonneurs. I wonder if it works with the Edge 810? http://www.gomadic.com/garmin-edge-500-portable-aa-battery-extender.html Andrew Mead says: I start with the Gomadic plugged in so the Edge draws external power first and doesn’t put the AAs into a high current…
Garmin’s Etrex series of GPS units are used by many people in preference to their cycling-specific Edge devices because they are robust and take replaceable batteries. If you want to know how to set it up a Garmin Etrex 20 or 30 GPS for randonneuring, Francis Cooke has a very useful guide.
The touchscreen Edge 810 rovides navigation and advanced training capabilities for the dedicated cyclist. It connects through your smartphone to access live tracking, social media sharing and weather. The 810 works with detailed street or TOPO maps for navigation when touring, commuting or doing other activities. Its GPS capabilities provide accurate data and navigation capabilities…
DC Rainmaker has a mine of information on his site. The latest tip I have come across is how to set up a personal startup message on a Garmin Edge.
Looking for a new computer and not sure which one will meet your needs? This review by DCRainmaker might help