Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[stoner]

Guyz..

 

Where can I get a reliable waterproof iPhone holder for bikes. I'm riding Silverwing..

 

Buy from them, using , my 3rd casing from them since Iphone 3G

 

http://www.thinkbiologic.com/

 

There are many aftermarket OEM wana_Be, tried them before... for Iphone, nothing beats biologic. It just take 3 days to reach you.

[tabung]

Guyz..

 

Where can I get a reliable waterproof iPhone holder for bikes. I'm riding Silverwing..

 

Maybe u can buy life proof tats the best waterproof for iPhone 4-5 .......

[drift]

why need to buy one? Just use your phone enuf what? Unless u going offroad n need to navigate through dense forests like the scrambler riders do do. Get a handphone bracket n place your phone so u can check it once in a while whilst riding.

[Strato Caster]

Hi Guyz,

 

Pardon me, but im totally new to gps...

 

1) Is it tru that gps gadget don't require wifi and data subscription plans to do the maps navigation?

(its totally on gps signals)

2)anybody here uses Garmin Nuvi 2495 for their bikes? Can share is it a wise choice?

3) can share too how u fix ur gps to ur bikes in a way whereby user can juz

pull it out upon parking the bike?

 

thnx in advance

[papabread79]

Hi Guyz,

 

Pardon me, but im totally new to gps...

 

1) Is it tru that gps gadget don't require wifi and data subscription plans to do the maps navigation? Yes, it is true. It depends on GPS signals only.

(its totally on gps signals)

2)anybody here uses Garmin Nuvi 2495 for their bikes? Can share is it a wise choice? Unsure.

3) can share too how u fix ur gps to ur bikes in a way whereby user can juz

pull it out upon parking the bike? Take a look at the Zumo 600 series. It's a wise choice to own one.

 

thnx in advance

Please see my replies in red.

[Strato Caster]

Thnx,

Any Garmin 2495 user here? How is it?

[Strato Caster]

Hi Papabread,

 

Thnx for the reply....

Zumo 600 is sure good, but too ex...

Im looking for below $200 range

 

Thnx

[S750WP]

Hi Papabread,

 

Thnx for the reply....

Zumo 600 is sure good, but too ex...

Im looking for below $200 range

 

Thnx

 

You can use your smart phone for GPS,

 

Firmftware: Sygic (there is free version, just google)

Hardware:

1. Ram mount X grip for smart phone and the necessary ram accessories apprx $100

2. waterproof case, i.e Lifeproof, Seido, Aquabox etc. $60-90

3. Waterproof cigarette socket and car charger for charging smart phone. $40

 

All these should be within $200 range.

 

You will get a sturdy and waterproof GPS on your bike.

Edited December 1, 2013 by S750WP

[aaltl]

Has anyone tried the 390LM from Garmin? Super ex, retailing at 800 plus SGD...worth the price?

[Tx200]

Bro, I bought garmin lm42. Cheap Gd and can get bike mount from sim lim 5th floor. Price at 145. Ask the auntie and bargain for the Gps Moto mount. Tell her mountain bike. Have water proof cover sold separately

[Strato Caster]

Hi guyzz, i intend to get garmin 42lm for my bike

Was wondering how do i charge it while riding?

Wher can i buy the charging accs?

Thnx

[S750WP]

Using Sony Xperia Z2 with Sygic for GPS, the phone is waterproof and the screen is sunlight readable. I can pair with my uclear bluetooth receiver to listen to instructions. Thers is glove mode which I can touch screen when wearing my gloves. Ifs almost a phone design for riders.

[stoner]

My poor man GPS Holder...

 

Garmin 2065 in a DIY Lock&Lock box mounted to Ram Mount complete with DIY Sun Screen.

 

 

 

[fookboi]

My poor man GPS Holder...

 

Garmin 2065 in a DIY Lock&Lock box mounted to Ram Mount complete with DIY Sun Screen.

 

 

 

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NICE diy. anyway, if you all use the car gps. the screenlight like very dim leh. i also using a car gps with some china waterprood case. hardly can see the screen.

so i just use the car suction mount. mount on the windscreen. slightly better.

[stoner]

NICE diy. anyway, if you all use the car gps. the screenlight like very dim leh. i also using a car gps with some china waterprood case. hardly can see the screen.

so i just use the car suction mount. mount on the windscreen. slightly better.

 

Thats where the DIY Sun Screen Comes in.. LOL!

 

Never had a problem reading my Garmin... Hee..hee...

[ZenMan]

I've got an LG G Watch and I use the voice command to navigate myself when I'm at junctions.

 

"Okay Google, Navigate to ____" works most of the time

[fookboi]

Thats where the DIY Sun Screen Comes in.. LOL!

 

Never had a problem reading my Garmin... Hee..hee...

 

got picture of diy sun screen?

[S750WP]

I've got an LG G Watch and I use the voice command to navigate myself when I'm at junctions.

 

"Okay Google, Navigate to ____" works most of the time

Technology really helps improve our biking experience nowadays.

[weizvo]

Using Sony Xperia Z2 with Sygic for GPS, the phone is waterproof and the screen is sunlight readable. I can pair with my uclear bluetooth receiver to listen to instructions. Thers is glove mode which I can touch screen when wearing my gloves. Ifs almost a phone design for riders.

How long can Z2 last with sygic? 5-6 hours? Thanks.

[S750WP]

How long can Z2 last with sygic? 5-6 hours? Thanks.

 

Have not tried navigating for so long, but the phone battery capacity 3200mah is the biggest available in the market for 5.2" smart phone, I recharge every 1.5 days under heavy usage of video streaming (4-5 hours of drama), web surfing etc.

[weizvo]

Have not tried navigating for so long, but the phone battery capacity 3200mah is the biggest available in the market for 5.2" smart phone, I recharge every 1.5 days under heavy usage of video streaming (4-5 hours of drama), web surfing etc.

That's awesome! I've just bought sygic and buying z3 soon. Thanks for the info pal~

[atracys]

found this thread very useful thanks!

[swish]

The trektech guys are clearing the aqua boxes at a discount. The medium one goes for $40.

[bimmerboxer]

I have tried Garmins Nuvi in Aqua boxes, Zumos and the now popular Montana.

Nuvi - Cheap but cannot read well and difficult to operate with gloves.

Zumo - Almost all there but sound quality is poor (mono)

Montana - Can take with you and works on Android.

BUT ALL THE ABOVE does not take calls directly.

 

Sony Xperia Z paired to my bluetooth (MIC) headset- Is my choice. On RAM mounts.

I use downloaded maps (not google and waze) like Sygic and am trying 'Here' developed by Nokia.

 

Voice activated dialing and reads text to Voice message, so if from Big Boss, I can stop and text back, as though I am in the office.

[bimmerboxer]

I have tried Garmins Nuvi in Aqua boxes, Zumos and the now popular Montana.

Nuvi - Cheap but cannot read well and difficult to operate with gloves.

Zumo - Almost all there but sound quality is poor (mono)

Montana - Can take with you and works on Android.

BUT ALL THE ABOVE does not take calls directly.

 

Sony Xperia Z paired to my bluetooth (MIC) headset- Is my choice. On RAM mounts.

I use downloaded maps (not google and waze) like Sygic and am trying 'Here' developed by Nokia.

 

Voice activated dialing and reads text to Voice message, so if from Big Boss, I can stop and text back, as though I am in the office.