Somebuddy
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This is not a GPS versus paper maps debate. I searched the site for navigation and got a 5 pages of opinion on that. It is for those that do use gps on their bikes. Will this new device be better?
Anyone looking forward to the release of the new Garmin Sat Nav's for cycle touring. The Edge Touring or Edge Touring Plus. They appear to give turn by turn directions like the sat nav some may have in their cars.
I haven't done a great deal of touring yet, but when over in USA, I purchased the ACA maps which I attached to the top of my handlebar bag. My big plan for the future is to return to the states and cycle across the country. The ACA maps for that journey are £85.
I do have a garmin etrex 20, with the transam route planned out on it, but am liking the look of the new Edge Touring. Also the turn by turn navigation would be nice......... Plan B is I have a handlebar mount for my smart phone and would look to purchase a New Trent carrier IMP120D, which is an external battery charger for smart phones and tablets. It can charge a phone 5 or 6 times ( less than £28 ). Smart phone looks big and clumsy on the handlebars. Sometimes google maps doesn't work overseas when no phone signal as well as gps signal......... Talking myself into the new gadget!
Anyone looking forward to the release of the new Garmin Sat Nav's for cycle touring. The Edge Touring or Edge Touring Plus. They appear to give turn by turn directions like the sat nav some may have in their cars.
I haven't done a great deal of touring yet, but when over in USA, I purchased the ACA maps which I attached to the top of my handlebar bag. My big plan for the future is to return to the states and cycle across the country. The ACA maps for that journey are £85.
I do have a garmin etrex 20, with the transam route planned out on it, but am liking the look of the new Edge Touring. Also the turn by turn navigation would be nice......... Plan B is I have a handlebar mount for my smart phone and would look to purchase a New Trent carrier IMP120D, which is an external battery charger for smart phones and tablets. It can charge a phone 5 or 6 times ( less than £28 ). Smart phone looks big and clumsy on the handlebars. Sometimes google maps doesn't work overseas when no phone signal as well as gps signal......... Talking myself into the new gadget!