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Old 06-19-15 | 09:55 PM
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Simple bluetooth earpiece for GPS directions

Hi, I'm looking for an inexpensive, simple, lightweight, bluetooth, single-ear earpiece for getting GPS directions from my phone while cycling. No music, no stereo, just want to be able to hear the directions which is tough with just the speaker of the phone. Any suggestions appreciated.

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Old 06-21-15 | 02:13 PM
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I have used a Kinivo BT240 which has two earpieces, but it's super easy to hook it on one ear and let the other dangle. It never falls off. You may not need it for music or calls, but you might find it useful for that. I lost this headset recently and replaced it with a Motorola S306, and I think I like it even better.
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I really like units like the LG Tone headset. It hangs around your neck like a tiny yoke, and has a couple of earbuds that go up to your ears. You can use just one of them.

The LG is $40+ but I've seen knock-offs for as little as $10.

As a bonus they're great for listening to podcasts and such while mowing the lawn because they're some of the only BT headsets that you can put ear defenders on over them.
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