Garmin Etrex 30 mount

[Bobby Mhor]

Been looking for a reliable mount for the said GPS..
there seems to be varied reviews on these all over the web...
I use the Edge 200 but I want the 30 mounted for my geocaching exploits

Any one with an ideal solution?
Appreciate any input..


I just let it dangle from the handlebars on a cord but not ideal.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I've had no problem with the genuine Garmin mount on either of my bikes. I did try to save a few quid initially and buy a cheap copy but that jettisoned the Garmin should I come within 30ft of a pot hole but I've had no such problem since switching to the genuine article.

CRC seems to be the cheapest at the mo for genuine ones - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CM7Fm__Jir8CFSfLtAodnFEA1A&gclsrc=aw.ds
(Oregon and Dakota use the same mount as the eTrex 10/20/30)

 

[winjim]

You need the Oregon / Colorado bike mount which zip ties to the stem. Just make sure the unit is clipped in securely before you hit any potholes

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-oregon-and-colorado-gps-bike-mount/

 

[vernon]

I've had no problem with the genuine Garmin mount on either of my bikes. I did try to save a few quid initially and buy a cheap copy but that jettisoned the Garmin should I come within 30ft of a pot hole but I've had no such problem since switching to the genuine article.

CRC seems to be the cheapest at the mo for genuine ones - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CM7Fm__Jir8CFSfLtAodnFEA1A&gclsrc=aw.ds
(Oregon and Dakota use the same mount as the eTrex 10/20/30)

Amazon are £0.48 cheaper....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Bike...&qid=1403340536&sr=1-18&keywords=garmin+mount

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Excellent advice, folks.
I have also been pointed to the Ram mounts but jeez! all the options make my head spin..
I have a GizzMoVest for it and I see now they do a version to fit Ram mounts but I dinna want to be paying for another vest(I got hit for almost £13 extra through Royal Mail and import duty)

 

[Pikey]

On my el cheapo dakota mount, I bodged about four layers of insulating tape inside the mount to hold the unit a bit more firmly. Has worked well so far.

Even with the branded mount, you might want to have a lanyard on it to attach to the bars or stem, as I have had them chuck my garmin a couple of times.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

On my el cheapo dakota mount, I bodged about four layers of insulating tape inside the mount to hold the unit a bit more firmly. Has worked well so far.

Even with the branded mount, you might want to have a lanyard on it to attach to the bars or stem, as I have had them chuck my garmin a couple of times.

Thanks for the input..
I've had a reply from the GizmoMoVest team so I'll find out soon if they can help..

On an aside...
GizzoMoVest's are amazing cases for your GPS (just google)

 

[Blue Hills]

You need the Oregon / Colorado bike mount which zip ties to the stem. Just make sure the unit is clipped in securely before you hit any potholes

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-oregon-and-colorado-gps-bike-mount/

+1

 

[user12345]

the most secure mount ive ever come across is the J-mount etrex super light ,used it on my tour across america bike packing some crazy mountains and not once turned off and not once fell out over the course of 40 days cycling ,

ps. they are black now