THIS WEEKS SUMMARY: Friday 28-Jan-2011

1. Price drop on Timex Global Trainer.
2. Jan/Feb Giveaway - Win a GARMIN EDGE 800 valued at $649.
3. Firmware on Garmin Forerunner 110.
4. Pressure testing and battery change service coming soon to HTA,
5. A solution to get Google maps back on Garmin Connect.

REVIEW: Garmin Edge 800 what kind of cyclist needs GPS navigation (by Richard Tulloch)

A package arrived on the doorstep. My pulse rate probably quickened, but I had no way of checking this. The heart monitor was in that package, along with a new Garmin Edge 800 GPS satellite-guided navigation bicycle computer. I’d been invited to take it on a test drive.

I should explain that I’m not a techy-geeky-dudey-type guy. I know how to insert a DVD into my machine, but getting it to play…that’s what you have kids for. So maybe I’m not the ideal person to be reviewing a wham-bang, state-of-the-art Garmin Edge 800 GPS bike computer. On the other hand, if I can work it, so can everybody else.

I’ve been riding bikes since before the launch of Sputnik. I know the way along my favourite cycling routes in Sydney and Amsterdam, and the Dutch ones have signposts giving the distance to the next town. I even know a clever trick for calculating average speed; I divide the distance travelled by the number of hours I’ve been riding. I learned to do this back when calculators filled large rooms in bank offices.

Nonetheless, I was excited by my new Garmy’s arrival, because GPS thingies are fun.

 

 

 

REVIEW: Garmin Forerunner 410 GPS/HRM (reviewed by Anna Papij)

For the past few weeks I’ve had the pleasure of trying out the Garmin Forerunner 410, courtesy of Highly Tuned Athletes. My usual running watch is the Garmin 305 but it’s over 2 years old now and the battery life isn’t what it used to be. This was a great opportunity to see if the 410 was for me.

Everyone knows the great advantages of training with a GPS watch. Seeing your pace, HR, elevation and maps of your runs is incredibly useful, not to mention fun. But I’ll just go through what I think the three main obvious features of the 410 are - the shape, the wireless ANT connection and the bezel.

UPDATE: Power Balance finally exposed by ACCC as not having any scientific substance

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has placed orders upon Power Balance Australia after the company finally admitted that there was no credible scientific evidence to support that the Holographic band provided any benefits in either power, balance or strength. In fact, a few months ago, Choice conducted some tests and concluded that it did little else than empty purchasers' wallets. You can read the various reports; one on news.com.au HERE plus the video of Graeme Samuel’s take on it all is on the same site. If you still think these are ridgy didge, then have a look at how it is debunked HERE (It is a longish video, but a bit of fast forward to at least half way will give you info on the trickery involved.
Finally, here at HTA we feel somewhat vindicated in our early call to get out and the hell away from this product. Power Balance have now admitted to misleading conduct which is a breach of the Trade Practices Act.

FIRMWARE UPDATE: Garmin Edge 800 changes made from 2.00 to 2.10

A few days ago, Garmin released a Firmware update to the Edge 800. Being the first such update, it contains all the most obvious and requested changes and therefore is highly recommended to all Edge 800 owners.

Check out the update on Garmin’s Edge 800 Updates & Downloads page: HERE

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:

THIS WEEKS SUMMARY: Wednesday 22-Dec

1. Winner of December Giveaway.
2. Jan/Feb Giveaway - Win a GARMIN EDGE 800 valued at $649.
3. Timex Sale (with a twist) 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Free.
4. Run with Peter “Chilliman”  from our store – 6:30pm Thursday 23rd.
5. New Years message and New News News !!!!
   

WINNER: The winner of the December Giveaway for a Garmin 410

The winner of the brand new Garmin 410 is……

Scooter

 Who is Scooter ?  We are not 100% sure, but we think we know.
If the real Scooter could step forward and claim the prize please !
Your new Garmin 410 is ready for you !!!!!

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CONTEST: Jan/Feb Giveaway; Win a Garmin Edge 800 Bundle GPS/HRM Cycle Computer

Win a brand new Garmin Edge 800 GPS Cycle Computer including Heart Rate Monitor, Aus/NZ TOPO maps and Speed/Cadence sensor. Delivered to your door for free. Valued at $649

What do you have to do to win ?????

Yes, we still need more help. So here we are again. Muster up your friends and family and enter as much as you can.

Up for grabs this time is a beauty !!!!   You spread the word about our new blog and we will enter you in the draw to win a brand new Garmin Edge 800 cycle computer. This is their new top of the range colour touchscreen computer released in late November. Be the envy of all your cycling buddies with the best cycling computer available on the market.

The winner gets the Edge 800 bundle version. includes Premium Heart Rate Monitor  strap+ Speed/Cadence sensor. PLUS the TOPO maps on SD card that will provide complete Australia and New Zealand coverage from City streets to outback contour maps. Great unit for not just cyclists but can be used as a Car navigation device with specific turn by turn directions based on driving (freeways etc.). Also can be used by Trail runners/walkers wanting in-depth navigation on remote trails with full logging/recording. Prize is valued at $649.00

Check it out here: Garmin Edge 800

As per usual the rules to enter will be as follows;

• One Free Entry into the draw for anyone who places a comment and joins our Blog as a Follower.

• Two Entries for those who comment, join our Blog as a Follower and also shares it on their Facebook or Twitter profile with a link to http://www.highlytunedathletes.com.au/.

• Five Entries for anyone who can do all of the above and also post a link on your own blog OR on a Website pointing to http://www.highlytunedathletes.com.au/ plus a link to our blog: http://highlytunedathletes.blogspot.com/

If you would like to help me keep track of all the entries, drop me a quick email here, this way we will be sure to include your # of entries:   CLICK HERE TO EMAIL

Entries close on Thursday 24^th FEB (11:59pm EDST)
....and the winner will be randomly drawn and notified on 25th Feb 2011.
Good luck everyone, any questions you can call us or email.


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SALE: Timex Sale (with a twist)

We have a unique sale for Cool Running Members.
Currently at 40% off all Timex watches (excluding GlobalTrainer,WS4 & T5k254)
Tomorrow Monday 20th, we will drop to 50% off and every week after, drop another 10%, until they are all gone.
Example.

From Monday 13th Dec 40% off.
From Monday 20th Dec 50% off.
From Monday 27th Dec 60% off.
From Monday 3rd Jan 70% off.
From Monday 10th Jan 80% off.
From Monday 17th Jan 90% off.
From Monday 24th Jan 100% off, yes FREE just pay the postage.
See them here: TIMEX SALE (with a twist) 

YES, thats correct, they keep coming down till they are ALL gone!
Find the item you want, keep a close eye on it, when it reaches the price you want, buy it!
But be quick, as stock is very limited and once they are gone, the sale will not be repeated. Some of the items we only have 1 of each, it really is limited!
No rainchecks, No customer orders, No holds. No returns or refunds for change of mind on these sale items. Full warranty applies.
First in, best dressed.

NEWS: Garmin make further changes to BING map integration !

With some unpopular changes to Garmin connect made a few weeks ago, Garmin have now responded with some positive news to take their online fitness software a step further. Time will tell whether this will get the standard back to where we were with Google maps, but for now, it is a step forward. Interested in your opinions ?????  Refer to press release below:

With a new release for Garmin Connect coming out Thursday, we wanted to thank everyone for their feedback. The transition to Bing Maps was based on the long-term development of Garmin Connect, and