Originally Posted by
vintagerando
So, navigation, clear, easy to see navigation is important. what I am confused about is pre loading maps versus having a device that works like a car GPs.
The Garmins that use maps (800 and later), can be used like a car gps (but you don't get spoken instructions). But , usually, people load a track file (the path you made trying to follows) onto the device.
When using a track file, you get turn notifications. It take some experience getting used to using it, but, in my opinion, it works well (I've done long distance night time rides). Keeping an eye on the map makes the navigation more reliable.
They sort-of work like a car GPS, but you have to pay more attention than you need-to in a car.