GPS advice needed!

Tybalt · 08-27-2007, 08:07 AM

Im in Europe now. I thought it would be a good idea to buy a GPS unit here as it would have all the right maps -but when I got here I found that they were twice as expensive and didnt have the maps.

I was looking at the Etrex Vista Hcx - heard it was excellent. But the maps are crazy expensive for Europe. I have heard that its a bit easier to get the Europe maps V8. Any suggestions?

Is there a better GPS for me to use?

Thanks!

EXRM193 · 01-03-2008, 02:27 AM

Try shopping in Andorra. It`s tax free there. And it`s a good ride to get there.

blackSP · 02-11-2008, 12:22 PM

Get the Garmin 60CSx. Robust, waterproof, takes sd cards, autorouting, 30 hours on a set of NiMh. I use it for walking, climbing, riding motorcycle, mountainbike, car, anything.

Buggles · 03-18-2008, 02:19 AM

Hi BlackSP,

The Garmin you mention looks interesting, affordable too! I hope you can answer these two questions:

1. How do you mount it on your bike?
2. Does it include backroads? The websites mention highways, and exits, but not regular B roads and such...

Thanks,

JB

MichaelJ · 04-01-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buggles

1. How do you mount it on your bike?
2. Does it include backroads? The websites mention highways, and exits, but not regular B roads and such...

1. - Look for a source that handles R-A-M mounts - they make something to fit almost everything to anything.

2. - Typically (for the non-automotive units), the basemap will only show major roads. You would need the appropriate Mapsource product to get the small road details. The US versions show the equivalents of Motorways and A Roads.

Buggles · 04-01-2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelJ

1. - Look for a source that handles R-A-M mounts - they make something to fit almost everything to anything.

2. - Typically (for the non-automotive units), the basemap will only show major roads. You would need the appropriate Mapsource product to get the small road details. The US versions show the equivalents of Motorways and A Roads.

Thanks Michael, unfortunately, the cost of the extra mount and maps makes it just as expensive, if not more expensive, than a full-on Zumo.

I'll keep looking,

JB

08-27-2007, 08:07 AM	#1
Tybalt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 44	GPS advice needed! Im in Europe now. I thought it would be a good idea to buy a GPS unit here as it would have all the right maps -but when I got here I found that they were twice as expensive and didnt have the maps. I was looking at the Etrex Vista Hcx - heard it was excellent. But the maps are crazy expensive for Europe. I have heard that its a bit easier to get the Europe maps V8. Any suggestions? Is there a better GPS for me to use? Thanks!

02-11-2008, 12:22 PM	#3
blackSP 62 6c 61 63 6b 53 50 Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Amsterdam Oddometer: 410	Get the Garmin 60CSx. Robust, waterproof, takes sd cards, autorouting, 30 hours on a set of NiMh. I use it for walking, climbing, riding motorcycle, mountainbike, car, anything. __________________ 2012 KTM 690 Enduro R (17-02-2012) - 2013 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C - 2013 (feb) Ultramotor A2B Metro - 2008 Koga XPM-M b l a c k S P e c i a l s

03-18-2008, 02:19 AM	#4
Buggles Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Brussels, Belgium Oddometer: 48	Hi BlackSP, The Garmin you mention looks interesting, affordable too! I hope you can answer these two questions: 1. How do you mount it on your bike? 2. Does it include backroads? The websites mention highways, and exits, but not regular B roads and such... Thanks, JB __________________ '07 KTM 990 Adventure (crash bars, heated grips, Gobi panniers, throttle mod, 16t front sprocket) '93 DR BIG 800 (gas flowed head, stage 1 camshaft, K&N airfilter, Laser Produro exhaust - 25% more power than factory standard ). Gone but not forgotten: '04 Tiger (MRA Vario screen, crash bars, heated grips, K&N airfilter, dual headlamp mod) '93 ZZR600 (SOLD)

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01-03-2008, 02:27 AM	#2
EXRM193 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Herts UK. Oddometer: 128	Try shopping in Andorra. It`s tax free there. And it`s a good ride to get there.