Discussion
I'm wondering how to approach finding new routes on the bike.
I already have a Dell Axim 50v & BT GPS unit as I use Tomtom in the car so I'm considering getting an Otterbox and Memory Map to keep using the same kit on the bike. The necessary bits will cost about a ton though (Box, handlebar mount, Memory Map software) and I'm conscious I've already spent a fair bit on accessories (as is usually the way when you get involved in a new hobby/passtime
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Is GPS actually that useful on a bike? I didn't think Tomtom would be nearly as handy as it has been in the car so I'm willing to give it a shot but I can't help feeling a decent O/S map and compass would do the trick But then I do like my toys
I'm not looking for trails or anything but roads, bridleways, cycle network stuff etc and doing medium distance "exploring" but on established routes (ie 1-3 day trips - funnily enough given my other thread)
I thought it might prompt a useful thread for ideas and suggestions (n a purely selfish way), so, what does everyone else use?
I already have a Dell Axim 50v & BT GPS unit as I use Tomtom in the car so I'm considering getting an Otterbox and Memory Map to keep using the same kit on the bike. The necessary bits will cost about a ton though (Box, handlebar mount, Memory Map software) and I'm conscious I've already spent a fair bit on accessories (as is usually the way when you get involved in a new hobby/passtime
) Is GPS actually that useful on a bike? I didn't think Tomtom would be nearly as handy as it has been in the car so I'm willing to give it a shot but I can't help feeling a decent O/S map and compass would do the trick
But then I do like my toys I'm not looking for trails or anything but roads, bridleways, cycle network stuff etc and doing medium distance "exploring" but on established routes (ie 1-3 day trips - funnily enough given my other thread
) I thought it might prompt a useful thread for ideas and suggestions (n a purely selfish way
), so, what does everyone else use? Edited by graham@reading on Tuesday 22 August 21:19
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