Originally Posted by
TrojanHorse
I think you will find that there's not much call for GPS only... why would you want two devices on your bars? And 4 inch screen? Yikes!
Btw, the Garmin Edge 800 can be found for just over $300 right now and there's a $100 mail in rebate from Garmin. You can certainly ignore all the bike computer functions.
I have a bar extender under the handlebars, so there is plenty of space and my handlebars would remain free. There are several reasons for two devices: a backup system, different mount locations, a GPS with voice directions that can even go into your pocker with a BlueTooth earbug, and also the fact that if I already have a good bicycle computer, why would I pay another $300 to have the same functions plus GPS navigation.
I was thinking that a GPS that can also be used for trekking, for a motorcycle, and even for your car, would be a better choice in my situation.
Regarding the screen size, I prefer large font and a large screen. For instance, the Garming 800 has a 2.6" screen, which is barely enough for me. On a couple of trips I took an iPad and used Google Maps with it, and that was extremely effective screen size-wise (not so much weight-wise).