Garmin Edge 500 GPS Cycle Computer

Sharpen your cycling performance with the Edge 500, a lightweight GPS based cycling computer for performance driven cyclists. Loaded with data, the Edge 500 tracks your distance, speed, location and elevation with high sensitivity GPS. Compatible with ANT heart rate monitors andspeedcadence sensors not included todeliver a finely tuned analysis of your ride.The Edge 500 attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with its low profile bike mount when you're ready to ride, just power on your Edge, acquire GPS satellites and go.Ahigh sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction calculates your position faster. During your ride, the Edgemeasures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for your review. For extra precise climb and descent data, Edge 500 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation.The Edge 500can be coupledwith ANT enabled power meters,digital heart rate monitors and speedcadence sensors not included to display your power output, valuable data which shows you how hard you're working regardless of conditions, so you can train smarter.Using your heart rate for advanced calorie computation, the Edge can calculate how many calories you're burning. Train in a certain heart rate zone to improve your fitness level or compare your pace and heart rate to past performances over the same ride. Once your ride’s done, connect Edge 500 to your computer with the included USB cable to analyze your performanceand join a worldwide network of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts through Garmin Connect, a one stop site for data analysis and sharing.Other helpful training features include a Courses feature, which helps you compare successive rides over the same route, as well as Auto Pause, Auto Lap and temperature readings.