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11-12-05, 09:53 PM
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new in MTB .
I spent my entire cycling life on road bike and yesterday I just purchased a MTB
Giant XTC Team
XT group set - including M765 rim set
But I never purchase a speed meter as I believe I will not into speed but spending some good time off road.
Now I have 1 question, actually do I need a GPS on my bike?
Giant XTC Team
XT group set - including M765 rim set
But I never purchase a speed meter as I believe I will not into speed but spending some good time off road.
Now I have 1 question, actually do I need a GPS on my bike?
11-12-05, 10:01 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Unless you are going into some places that you are afraid of getting lost I wouldn't worry about it. I've never felt the need for one.
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11-12-05, 10:10 PM
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If your out west and like to trail ride by yourself and maybe like to explorer areas that are new to you it wouldn't be the worst money ever spent but if you do most of your riding areas you know well save your money.
11-12-05, 10:33 PM
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I want a GPS, but not until they come out with a 5" handlebar mounted color LCD touch screen with GPS maps and cylcocomputer functions. It would need to be lightweight (1/2" thick), yet durable with rubberized waterproof housing, etc. Also, don't forget the built-in MP3 player with wireless bluetooth earbuds. C'mon Garmin! Where's the bling?
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11-12-05, 10:49 PM
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I think a bike GPS should be very basic on display, as long as it can show me the way from when I lost, it should be good enough .
11-12-05, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Back2Kill
I want a GPS, but not until they come out with a 5" handlebar mounted color LCD touch screen with GPS maps and cylcocomputer functions. It would need to be lightweight (1/2" thick), yet durable with rubberized waterproof housing, etc. Also, don't forget the built-in MP3 player with wireless bluetooth earbuds. C'mon Garmin! Where's the bling?
Something like that cant be far off. I'd buy one just for the "cool toy" factor
11-13-05, 12:20 AM
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I have a Garmin 101. It's simple, cheap, and does well what it's supposed to do. I personally bought it to have something with me to show me the way out if I get lost, and to keep track of my riding. Thankfully I never needed to use it to find the way out. For that purpose it is a little useless for me, but that said, I never hesitate to turn to a trail that I've never ridden before. Also, I like analyzing how I did after a ride:
If you are not in a hurry, you may also think about Garmin Edge 305, which is coming out early 2006. It's a GPS+cycling computer, which may be useful for both your road, and mountain rides.
If you are not in a hurry, you may also think about Garmin Edge 305, which is coming out early 2006. It's a GPS+cycling computer, which may be useful for both your road, and mountain rides.
11-13-05, 03:16 AM
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Bike computers and GPS systems - just more trail litter from my point of view
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Inexpensive compass, $7, map from www.topozone.com (print your own in USA) and get good at reading the map, using the compass. The GPS while wonderful is technology (think computer) and WILL FAIL you at the worst possible time. I teach basic navigation skills; a GPS can be alot of fun, and offer incredible reliability - but its an added tool - to a paper map, a compass, and a experienced user with common sense. I'm not suggesting you put off the GPS, but use it together with map & compass, and get good at using all 3 together. Good mapping skills come from experience!
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