GPS options

[livpoksoc]

apologies if this has been done to death, work has blocked my access so am having to post on mobile on the train.

I have started looking at cycling sat navs & am surprised at the costs given that the motiring equivalent can be purchased cheaper than entry level cycling units.

Essentially, I'd like a GPS computer for cycling, that I can use for both tracking and planning (so navigation or preprepped routes). I see the Edge 200 is using breadcrumb. Can anyone confirm if it prompts you to take turns ahead? I cannimagine ocer a 100 mile ride, intricate turns may not be obvious until you go wrong.

Am I right in thinking, if I want something a bit nicer with on screen navigation instructions, that I need to go beyond the 500/800 & get the Touring or 1000?

If so can anyone shed some light as to why the 200 is c. £80, when a car saf nav has these basic features and ones can be oicked up for £50. Yes they may be bigger and not come with units, but it can't be that hard to fashion these?

 

[smokeysmoo]

I see the Edge 200 is using breadcrumb. Can anyone confirm if it prompts you to take turns ahead?

Yes it does, it shows you the turn as you approach, and if you miss it it shows 'OFF COURSE' the arrow shows you the way and it beeps until you're back on track, works brilliantly IME.

Am I right in thinking, if I want something a bit nicer with on screen navigation instructions, that I need to go beyond the 500/800 & get the Touring or 1000?

Yes but not the 500, the 500 is the same as the 200 except you can use HR and cadence monitors.

If so can anyone shed some light as to why the 200 is c. £80, when a car sat nav has these basic features and ones can be picked up for £50.

Nope! You can get a second hand 200 for around £50 - £60 though if that helps.

 

[livpoksoc]

Yes it does, it shows you the turn as you approach, and if you miss it it shows 'OFF COURSE' the arrow shows you the way and it beeps until you're back on track, works brilliantly IME.


Yes but not the 500, the 500 is the same as the 200 except you can use HR and cadence monitors.


Nope! You can get a second hand 200 for around £50 - £60 though if that helps.

Perfect, thanks. Not personally one to want to work on cadence/HR as really I just need to get miles under my belt but have moved to a new area so don't know the roads etc. will prob go for the 200

 

[smokeysmoo]

Perfect, thanks. Not personally one to want to work on cadence/HR as really I just need to get miles under my belt but have moved to a new area so don't know the roads etc. will prob go for the 200

Sounds like the 200 will be perfect. I've had cadence and HR in the past, and IMO unless your seriously training then they're just a gimmick.

There's a phrase that's getting used more and more these days regarding GPS for cycling which is; "All roads lead to Garmin"

 

[ianrauk]

Perfect, thanks. Not personally one to want to work on cadence/HR as really I just need to get miles under my belt but have moved to a new area so don't know the roads etc. will prob go for the 200

THIS site will explain how to add turn by turn instructions to the 200.

I have never needed to add turn by turn to my 200 breadcrumb as it works very well as it is

 

[HLaB]

If so can anyone shed some light as to why the 200 is c. £80, when a car saf nav has these basic features and ones can be oicked up for £50. Yes they may be bigger and not come with units, but it can't be that hard to fashion these?

Elasticity of demand, the market, competition, etc (its all ecconomic). Theres a bigger demand for car sat navs and more competition on that front, so if it was sold at a dearer price folk would go elsewhere. There's less of a demand and less competition on the bike specific gps front, so manufacturers can get away with charging more.

 

[albion]

Maybe best to fInd which one Mark Cavendish has and avoid.
http://road.cc/content/news/120013-...ark-cavendish-back-track-tour-de-france-recce

(maybe just waiting for a lock from cold)

 

[smokeysmoo]

Perfect, thanks. Not personally one to want to work on cadence/HR as really I just need to get miles under my belt but have moved to a new area so don't know the roads etc. will prob go for the 200

HERE you go, CC classifieds to the rescue

 

[livpoksoc]

Thanks for all contributions. Will have a look at the second hand market.

 

[ianrauk]

Thanks for all contributions. Will have a look at the second hand market.

As posted by Smokeyfella above, there's a 200 for sale in the classifieds.

 

[livpoksoc]

Also daft question. As the 200 doesn't have maps, can it be used abroad?

 

[ianrauk]

Also daft question. As the 200 doesn't have maps, can it be used abroad?

yes