what gps/sat nav

[NinjaLemur]

I am looking to get me a sat nav type doodah
Garmin or other
What do people suggest ?

 

[Thomk]

What do you want it to do?

 

[NinjaLemur]

Load cycle routes on it to follow - include European maps
not fussed about it speaking to me (e.g. turn left in 50 meters) I'm sure I can follow the route without that
long lasting battery
that would just about cover what I want it for

 

[martint235]

Etrex 20. Uses AA batteries so you can use rechargeable ones most of the time but for proper rides you can just stop at a shop and buy some disposable ones.

I'm not sure if any cycling GPS talks to you, the Etrex 20 will beep at you and flash the next instruction on the screen though.

 

[vickster]

Gamin 800/810 or the touring. My 800 doesn't speak but goes bonkers if you take a wrong turn off a pre loaded course

Or use your smart phone with an additional battery pack if budget tight

 

[martint235]

Load cycle routes on it to follow - include European maps
not fussed about it speaking to me (e.g. turn left in 50 meters) I'm sure I can follow the route without that
long lasting battery
that would just about cover what I want it for

Gamin 800/810 or the touring. My 800 doesn't speak but goes bonkers if you take a wrong turn off a pre loaded course

 

[vickster]

Depends how long is long. Mine lasted 12 hours on Saturday

 

[drummerbod]

I use my smartphone... something to consider and very cheap.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/mytrails-gpsies.181113/

 

[andytheflyer]

Etrex 20. Uses AA batteries so you can use rechargeable ones most of the time but for proper rides you can just stop at a shop and buy some disposable ones.

I'm not sure if any cycling GPS talks to you, the Etrex 20 will beep at you and flash the next instruction on the screen though.

+1 £100 secondhand on eBay.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

+1 again for Etrex 20, and with Open Street Maps for your chosen part of the planet and it's easily the best value GPS out there.

http://talkytoaster.co.uk/maps/ or http://www.openmapchest.org/ are both excellent

 

[Tojo]

Wiggle are doing the garmin edge 200 for £80........

 

[andyfraser]

I use the Garmin Edge Touring Plus and am very happy with it.