Bike sat nav ?

[Redstev]

Hi all
How do you all navigate ?
I'm new to biking and I also have moved recently so don't know a lot of routes where I live.
Is there a app that I can use on my iPhone to navigate routes or is a Garmin the way to go.
Ideally I'd like something that would talk me through routes as I'm useless at map reading.
If anyone can recommend a app or devise it would be helpful.
Many thanks.

 

[numbnuts]

Garmin touring or etrex 20 or 30

 

[midlife]

Navmii on the iPhone is free. Might not be what you want though...

Shaun

 

[GlasgowFinn]

Garmin Edge 1000. Battery life on the iPhone wasn't up to the job.

 

[Redstev]

Mmmm think edge 1000 is possibly out of my price range.
Quite like the look of the Garmin touring though, seen it for £150 at Chain Reaction.
Thanks for advise guys.

 

[mattobrien]

I have a Garmin 820, which will give directions and prompts to turnings etc. I think it can be had for around £270, although cheaper models may achieve what you want for less money

 

[smokeysmoo]

Mmmm think edge 1000 is possibly out of my price range.

@jnrmczip has a Garmin Edge 1000 for sale in the classifieds HERE, not sure if you can push your budget though.

I'm very tempted by it myslef but I'm skint, unless @jnrmczip fancies a swap deal for an iPhone 6s

 

[marzjennings]

Smart phone with single earpiece. The phone tells me where to turn so i don't have to look at a screen.
Google maps works just fine.

 

[jnrmczip]

@jnrmczip has a Garmin Edge 1000 for sale in the classifieds HERE, not sure if you can push your budget though.

I'm very tempted by it myslef but I'm skint, unless @jnrmczip fancies a swap deal for an iPhone 6s

I'm not a fan of the iPhone 6 and currently own a Samsung s7 edge but thanks for sharing the link to garmin

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'm not a fan of the iPhone 6 and currently own a Samsung s7 edge but thanks for sharing the link to garmin

Hahaha worth a try. I've just given an S7 Edge to Mrs Smoo as it just felt too delicate in my shovel hands, especially after using a Note 4 for a couple of years.

If I had the money, (or if you've still got the 1000 when the iPhone sells), I might just be getting in touch.

 

[jnrmczip]

Hahaha worth a try. I've just given an S7 Edge to Mrs Smoo as it just felt too delicate in my shovel hands, especially after using a Note 4 for a couple of years.

If I had the money, (or if you've still got the 1000 when the iPhone sells), I might just be getting in touch.

Hope to hear from you soon and hope you get the sale.
Yeh the edge is a bit delicate I'll give you that

 

[Freds Dad]

If you tell us where you live people may be able to suggest routes for you.

 

[broady]

Mmmm think edge 1000 is possibly out of my price range.
Quite like the look of the Garmin touring though, seen it for £150 at Chain Reaction.
Thanks for advise guys.

I've just sold my Garmin 1000 explorer for £150 (new owner very happy), so keep an eye out secondhand.

I feel the one in for sale section is over priced IMO as it doesn't even come with the performance pack (speed / cadence sensor and heart rate monitor).

I'd also prefer an 800 or 810 over the garmin touring. The 810 was sold at Aldi for £160 or something not long ago brand new

 

[jnrmczip]

Garmin now sold

 

[marknotgeorge]

I have a Teasi One 3 which you can get for about £150. Works well for navigation - it beeps in advance of turns. Uses open cycle maps, and can link to Bluetooth LE sensors.

Only problems I've found are that it can be a bit slow when finding a destination on the unit itself (I tend to use the desktop app and upload routes to it).