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Old 03-02-2008, 09:57 AM   #1
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Default What GPS do you have?

Lookin' to get one... What's everybody rocking out there?
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Old 03-02-2008, 11:19 AM   #2
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you mean like Garmin?
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Old 03-02-2008, 11:29 AM   #3
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you mean like Garmin?
Yeah, what brand/model? Does it work well?

I figured this would be a fitting place to start in this sub-forum... Plus I'm looking to buy one in the near future and want to hear other people's experiences.
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Old 03-02-2008, 04:09 PM   #4
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I'll be going with thishttps://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=8582


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it's called the ram mount and plugs into your steering head opening
http://cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/
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Old 03-02-2008, 04:56 PM   #5
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I have a Mio can't remember the model but it's the largest one and I got it at Radio Shack for $200. t doesn't have all the features of the more expensive units but it has a very large screen,redirect,poi,it's updatable from their website,it charges from either usb or the supplied car charger,mp3 player...and a bunch of other crap that I'll never use. I liked the large color display and the price.
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Old 03-02-2008, 07:38 PM   #6
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I'll be going with thishttps://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=8582


and this mount




it's called the ram mount and plugs into your steering head opening
http://cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/
Probably not for me... I was thinking sub-$300...

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I have a Mio can't remember the model but it's the largest one and I got it at Radio Shack for $200. t doesn't have all the features of the more expensive units but it has a very large screen,redirect,poi,it's updatable from their website,it charges from either usb or the supplied car charger,mp3 player...and a bunch of other crap that I'll never use. I liked the large color display and the price.
I am thinking about just getting the cheapest one I can find... Text to speech, MP3 player, all that other shit... I just need to be able to map my rides, find my way around if I get lost, and track goofy stats for my enjoyment (average MPH, etc)...
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I have the Garmin Ledgend CX it was around 200 I think... little hand held one... I used it when I got back from my deployment to drive down from AK to Oregon over to Fargo and back up to AK... it wasn't bad... though the read out was kinda small... and you need to buy extra maps for it to be of any real use in the cities... but it was nice to see what speed I was actually going and get my true milage (my 33" tires throw my spedo off)
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Old 03-02-2008, 10:54 PM   #8
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I have the Garmin Ledgend CX it was around 200 I think... little hand held one... I used it when I got back from my deployment to drive down from AK to Oregon over to Fargo and back up to AK... it wasn't bad... though the read out was kinda small... and you need to buy extra maps for it to be of any real use in the cities... but it was nice to see what speed I was actually going and get my true milage (my 33" tires throw my spedo off)
The ones that are specific to your car come with better maps from what I hear... Plus I like the bigger displays... I will have to halfass some sort of mount for the bike though...
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The ones that are specific to your car come with better maps from what I hear... Plus I like the bigger displays... I will have to halfass some sort of mount for the bike though...
look at the link I posted for the ram mounts... they have several for "car" gps systems..
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Old 03-02-2008, 11:04 PM   #10
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look at the link I posted for the ram mounts... they have several for "car" gps systems..
I am going to make my own... or just use the clear window on a tank bag... Part of my purpose is to use it for the Cali trip... I want easy access to my GPS, iPod, and digital camera when riding... Digicam will be getting a polycarbonate, waterproof shell and will be mounted somehow to allow me to take pics quickly, easily, and safely while riding.
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