GPS/Sat Nav on a bike - Anyone?
Discussion
Right. Got Long Way Round book from the better half for xmas, read it.
Bought the DVD in the New Year from HMV, seen it all.
First resolution... ride more in 2005!
However, I can't be arsed to fiddle around with maps and stuff and fancy being able to just tap in where I want to go and have a map to hand as and when, so, I was wondering about GPS/Sat Nav systems for bikes.
Has anyone tried/got it and if so how much and how well does it work?
I've seen the palm pilot things on ebay, which I'm tempted with as they could be used in the car for work too. However, they're still damn expensive (I'm a pauper me!) So any advice would be appreciated.
I've also seen that Garmin and other do the walker GPS things. But don't know if they give road mapping or just your position for orienteering etc? Anyone know? They are a lot cheaper and also waterproof in case it decides to hiss it down while I'm out and about around the countryside.
Ta!
Bought the DVD in the New Year from HMV, seen it all.
First resolution... ride more in 2005!
However, I can't be arsed to fiddle around with maps and stuff and fancy being able to just tap in where I want to go and have a map to hand as and when, so, I was wondering about GPS/Sat Nav systems for bikes.
Has anyone tried/got it and if so how much and how well does it work?
I've seen the palm pilot things on ebay, which I'm tempted with as they could be used in the car for work too. However, they're still damn expensive (I'm a pauper me!) So any advice would be appreciated.
I've also seen that Garmin and other do the walker GPS things. But don't know if they give road mapping or just your position for orienteering etc? Anyone know? They are a lot cheaper and also waterproof in case it decides to hiss it down while I'm out and about around the countryside.
Ta!
I'm getting one for the KTM...!
I think there is info on www.touratech.co.uk
I'll get to test mine in 16 weeks time - overland from Oxford to Sydney! Can't wait!!!!!
I think there is info on www.touratech.co.uk
I'll get to test mine in 16 weeks time - overland from Oxford to Sydney! Can't wait!!!!!
I have a Mount for my IPaq and Navman Jacket GPS on my Bike.
I also have power taken from the Bikes wiring. I use a waterproof cover for mine. Cheap way to do it.
A few mates have Garmin Streetpiolet 3 / 4 / 5's fitted to their bikes, but these babies are £300 - £1000 depending on colour, memory etc
I also have power taken from the Bikes wiring. I use a waterproof cover for mine. Cheap way to do it.
A few mates have Garmin Streetpiolet 3 / 4 / 5's fitted to their bikes, but these babies are £300 - £1000 depending on colour, memory etc
jvaughan said:
I have a Mount for my IPaq and Navman Jacket GPS on my Bike.
I also have power taken from the Bikes wiring. I use a waterproof cover for mine. Cheap way to do it.
A few mates have Garmin Streetpiolet 3 / 4 / 5's fitted to their bikes, but these babies are £300 - £1000 depending on colour, memory etc
Yes, but how much did it cost you in total including the Ipaq? The kits I've seen including them are upwards of 350-400 quid.
you can pick them up for less on ebay, or buy a combo set from places such as totalpda.co.uk
If you can get a cheap second hand ipaq from ebay, then you just need the gps/software for navman or tomtom.
the tomtom software is always going to be £100 for UK + £100ish for europe maps (although the base set does include major EU roads.)
If you can get a cheap second hand ipaq from ebay, then you just need the gps/software for navman or tomtom.
the tomtom software is always going to be £100 for UK + £100ish for europe maps (although the base set does include major EU roads.)
I've been using a Garmin Streetpilot since 2001 (originally with a RAM mount, but later with a Touratech mount)
I got mine from www.gpsw.co.uk/
and back in 2001 it was 850 ukp, I believe they're a lot cheaper now...
Best bit of biking equipment ever....
A good review of the Steetpilot can be found here...
www.gpsinformation.net/spiii/sp3review.htm
Pictures of it in use can be found on my web site...
www.ombomb.com/ (see the Tiger mods section)
I got mine from www.gpsw.co.uk/
and back in 2001 it was 850 ukp, I believe they're a lot cheaper now...
Best bit of biking equipment ever....
A good review of the Steetpilot can be found here...
www.gpsinformation.net/spiii/sp3review.htm
Pictures of it in use can be found on my web site...
www.ombomb.com/ (see the Tiger mods section)
racefan_uk said:
I was wondering about GPS/Sat Nav systems for bikes.
Has anyone tried/got it and if so how much and how well does it work?
I've got a streetpilot3. I've used it all over Europe on the bike and in the car. It's great, it talks to you with directions and is a God send in a foreign/strange city. It takes you to petrol stations or hotels, even tells you which side of the road the hotel is when you get there. On the bike I got a headset for my helmet from Touratech. (do NOT buy a GPS from them as they are VERY expensive)
If you decide to buy a street pilot from Ebay, make sure it is a "streetpilot 111" Some jokers on there are trying to sell old streetpilots for the same price as you'd get the 111. The old streetpilot will NOT autoroute you. A new streetpilot111 is only about £450, but you need to buy a couple of extra memory cards to make it worthwhile when using it in Europe.
A better alternative is the streetpilot 2610 which is the next step up. It's faster and stuff but costs about £100 more. Well worth the extra though.
>> Edited by jim'schim on Tuesday 11th January 19:23
Synchronicity, we're having the same discusion over on the Tiger list, and here's one of the more useful replies......
From: Gregg Horan
Subject: Re: gps
Just catching up on my old emails... had to throw in a
vote for the 276C. I think it's a bit nicer unit than
the 2610/20 (which a friend of mine owns). It has the
notable limitations of the proprietary memory card, no
touch screen, and no remote (touchscreen/remote on a
bike?).
The big advantage for me was a significantly sharper,
larger, clearer screen and the internal 12hr+
rechargable batteries. The screen is truly fantastic,
and that's what I use it for. I typically ride out in
a random direction, then just use it as a scrolling
map that will show potentially interesting roads and
routes as I go along. The batteries allow you to sit
under a tree or in your hotel room and contemplate
plan your routes etc. Perfecto en moto, IMHO. It
also doubles as a nautical chart plotter/drift/depth
alarm/etc. if you're into boating.
The Street pilots are good too, however, and whatever
you end up with I'm sure you'll love it.
Gregg
>> Edited by barry sheene on Wednesday 12th January 19:12
From: Gregg Horan
Subject: Re: gps
Just catching up on my old emails... had to throw in a
vote for the 276C. I think it's a bit nicer unit than
the 2610/20 (which a friend of mine owns). It has the
notable limitations of the proprietary memory card, no
touch screen, and no remote (touchscreen/remote on a
bike?).
The big advantage for me was a significantly sharper,
larger, clearer screen and the internal 12hr+
rechargable batteries. The screen is truly fantastic,
and that's what I use it for. I typically ride out in
a random direction, then just use it as a scrolling
map that will show potentially interesting roads and
routes as I go along. The batteries allow you to sit
under a tree or in your hotel room and contemplate
plan your routes etc. Perfecto en moto, IMHO. It
also doubles as a nautical chart plotter/drift/depth
alarm/etc. if you're into boating.
The Street pilots are good too, however, and whatever
you end up with I'm sure you'll love it.
Gregg
>> Edited by barry sheene on Wednesday 12th January 19:12
racefan_uk said:
jvaughan said:
I have a Mount for my IPaq and Navman Jacket GPS on my Bike.
I also have power taken from the Bikes wiring. I use a waterproof cover for mine. Cheap way to do it.
A few mates have Garmin Streetpiolet 3 / 4 / 5's fitted to their bikes, but these babies are £300 - £1000 depending on colour, memory etc
Yes, but how much did it cost you in total including the Ipaq? The kits I've seen including them are upwards of 350-400 quid.
£200 for ipaq
£100 TomTom
£30 bar mount
£20 waterproof cover
£15 12 volt power adapter
£365 total
Plus I can connect via bluetooth to my Nokia phone and surf the web, pick up email, even play solitare when im bored.
I also have a 512Meg CF card that is full of MP3's to listen to when I break down, or stop for a cuppa
>> Edited by jvaughan on Wednesday 12th January 23:13
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