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The Garmin Forerunners initially were a big scare for me
All the buttons, functions and applying heart rate got me fidgetin’

I used to heavily use the Nike+ Sportband with sensor pouches
It was straight forward – single button use and will last for long duration uses
Once th Sportband started showing signs of times drawing near – I decided to go for the Garmin Forerunners
I saw little price difference when looking at the 305 the 205, so I went with the 305 for the HR reading

When the box came in – out comes the Garmin AND an HR Strap
So I tested just with the Forerunner alone – it worked great
Did it a second time with an elevated path – once again a great read
Then I gave the HR strap a try – Boy it was actually cool seeing the HR flux about silly to the run
A 1/2Marathon run with HR really was test to see if the strap becomes an irritant for longer runs
It feels little bit tight (not constricted / fixed) and it holds position well

The software is a bit clunky – but it gives great readoffs and a rough visual of the path taken
Has issue of not getting rid of some unwanted recordings

The Forerunners does give some pain to the wrist and according to spec would not operate past 8hrs in GPS mode
That could become detrimental in future if I start doing runs exceeding 8hr (I may have to buy another one to keep going!?!)

PROS:
Thorough information readoff (Ele, HR, Pace, Distance, Lap)
Weather / Sweat Resistant
Program-capable to acknowledge downtimes, walk times and Lapping
Relatively straight forward program for PC / Mac

CONS:
Pains associated to the Forerunners physical build
Short lifespan in GPS mode
No info on Linux / OSS Install?
Zefal MTB Bicycle Toe

I’ve heard a lot of opinions on this series, and it seems like people either LOVE it (to the point of obsession), or HATE it. I think I’m right there in the middle. I thought it was Ok. It wasn’t the most amazing piece of literature I’ve read, but then again I don’t think it’s garbage.

Overall, I think it was pretty interesting. I found it pretty easy to get through, and it kept my attention all the way through (hence the 3 stars). However, I think that there were serious issues with the characters; Bella, mostly.

I actually liked Edward’s character. I don’t think there was too much of a problem with him (except the weird part where he watches her sleep…), however when it comes to Bella, there are plenty of things to complain about. I don’t think she’s *as* completely brainless as some of the reviewers claim. I think I remember her as sort of having a sense that she’s being irrational and in need of self-control. Everyone’s guilty of sometimes being carried away. However, I think that as the book progresses, it’s the fact that she becomes *too* obsessed over this guy. He becomes all she thinks/cares about, and she’d much rather die than having to stay away from him… and at that point she had only known him what, a couple weeks? How much can you really know someone in two weeks? And yet she’s willing to lie to her parents and put her life at risk to be with this person? This is where her stupidity kicks in to overdrive.

So… whether you want to read an OK book that has a lot of hype or decide that the heroine is too flawed, the choice is yours.
Zefal Bicycle Toe Straps

I was disappointed with the seat I received because it was harder than I expected. A friend had Cloud 9’s on two of his bikes that he’d purchased about a year before and they were a lot softer. I don’t know if my seat was from a different batch or if they’ve changed the technology. So, in closing, it was more comfortable than the thin seats but it was harder than I expected.
Sunlite Cloud 9 Bicycle

Without a doubt, J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in The Rye is a controversial piece of literature, from the moment the novel is open, until the book’s back cover is closed. Salinger’s use of profanity and coverage of mature material has been debated for years. Some claim it to be too blunt and inappropriate for its targeted audience, but regardless of these critics’ opinions, Salinger’s brilliance is undeniable. The novel’s protagonist, Holden Caulfield, is a seventeen year old prep school teen who constantly suppresses his past which causes interference with his present life. With the plot set, the novel easily establishes a theme in which many can relate to, the inevitable loss of innocence one undergoes when growing up. This theme seems to prevail, and bring truth to the unavoidable facades adults often wear. J.D. Salinger’s informal use of language, and well developed characters help capture the ingenious plot of his novel and its ability to have its audience clinging to every page.
The Catcher in the Rye ultimately portrays Holden Caulfield’s fear of becoming another phony adult in society. His many teenage problems that uniquely present themselves throughout his life, create a page-turning effect that keeps the reader anticipating what the next may reveal. While Holden’s attitude and personality seem to embody every reader who praises this novel, the supporting characters don’t always play such a minimal role. Holden’s older brother, and younger sister, Phoebe plays a large part in the development of Holden’s character. Events such as the death of his little brother, in the long run also reveals much about Holden’s attitude on life. His close relationship with his sister and the envious resentment he occasionally portrays for his older brother, are relationships everyone can relate to.
Salinger’s simple use of language leaves no space for confusion, and his bluntness enables The Catcher in the Rye’s audience to relate in such a close manner. His informal
Mirrycle Incredibell Headset Bicycle

I’ve been using the Garmin 305 for about a month now. I bought this unit because I wanted gps to measure my distance and pace as well as to track my hr during my runs, rides and track workouts. I thought the Garmin Forerunner 305 offered these characteristics at a reasonable price.

What I like: The elapsed time, pace and distance displays are easy to read and accurate. I have compared the Garmin distance data to my bike computer and they are remarkably close even on long rides. The data uploads to my computer quickly as an easy to read data table. I’ve been using a web-based running log for years and its easy to copy the data from the table to the log. The unit also recharges quickly.

What I strongly don’t like: I have been using a Polar HR monitor for a few years and have come to depend on the HR display like the tachometer of a race car. I use the HR to know how hard I’m pushing. This is especially important to me when racing and doing workouts. (Sometimes I feel tired and like I’m pushing hard but the HR may show I’m several bpm below my optimum so I could actually pick up my pace. Since I’m old, I also don’t want to be pushing too long over my optimum hr.) The hr display is almost microscopic on the Garmin 305. Seriously, I think the hr display is less than 1.5mm high. The hr display cannot be read while running.

The second thing about the Garmin 305 that I really don’t like I just discovered this past weekend. I was out of town without my computer but took my Garmin along to record my runs. Even though I ran on two different days the Garmin recorded both runs as one continuous workout.

Another annoying characteristic of the Garmin is it always takes several minutes to lock onto the satellites. Some reviewers have reported this to be the case only for the first few uses. Not true. My unit is always very slow to locate the satellites. Also, the Garmin 305 is not a chronograph. You will not know what time it is if you’re not also weari
Avid FR 5 Bicycle

HQRP Universal Bicycle Bike

I’ll be honest! When I saw a 3.1 HDMI cable, 6 feet long, for $2 and change, I thought it had to be a joke. I was very impressed and a little shocked that it even showed up. I’m using it for an X-box 360 and it works like a charm. Very impressive
Schwalbe HS 159 Bicycle

Really love this! I had been running with my iPhone which wasn’t bad, but this is so easy to use and has so many other features than MapMyRun. So glad I got this!
CycleAware Roadie Bicycle Handlebar

The best bar tape. Lasts twice as long as Cinelli. The adhesive is really tough. A little short.
Fizik Bicycle Bar Tape

I bought this Kindle for my wife for Christmas after doing a lot of eBook reader research. I settled on the Kindle based on what I found (and because the Nook was not available until after Christmas). I’ve been reading a book on it, and had a few PDF docs converted and overall I like the device very much. My main criticism is the lack of epub support. My library has free downloadable eBooks and audio-books. I take the audio-books with me on my iPod, but can not take advantage of the epub format.

There are lots of new ebook readers coming out soon, I may consider one of those for myself unless we see an upgrade to the Kindle and perhaps a price drop.

-add epub support and get a fourth star
-drop the price a bit and get a fifth star (and more of my business)
Bicycle Basket