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Dennis
Yakima, WA
May 25, 2012
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GARMIN HANDHELD SERIES BIKE MOUNT
Pros: secure mounting, low profile, ease of use
Cons: none
I was a bit skeptical at first about the zip tie mounting system, but have since put many off road miles with it mounted to the handlebars of my dual sport motorcycle. I pulled the zip ties (2 of them) very tight with a pair of pliers during installation and the mount does not move. For the price you can afford to purchase several to use on different bikes. GPS City was very quick (and reasonably price) on the shipping. I think I got the unit in 2 days.
Recommend? YES
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otavioexel
Brazil
May 21, 2012
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STANDARDIZATION AT LAST!
Pros: strong, simple, inexpensive.
Cons: none.
Garmin having stadardized the mount for all it's handheld receivers was, of course, the main reason for this item's success! apart from that the mount is very simple and effective. I've tried it in handlebars of dirrerent sizes and it fits everyone very well.
Recommend? YES
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Old fart
London ONT
Apr 21, 2012
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GARMIN HANDHELD BIKE MOUNT
Simple and easy to fit. Held GPS very well on this years very wet and muddy Paris to Ancaster (ONT) 64km bike Chalenge.
Recommend? YES
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Mike
Lake Stevens, Wa.
Apr 17, 2012
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GARMIN BIKE MOUNT
Pros: cheap, secure when using the zip ties
Cons: need to cut the zip ties to remove it.
Works okay on my dirt bike, seems to be secure enough. The only drawback is that you need to cut the zip ties that secure it to the bracket when you want to remove it.
Recommend? YES
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ScottC
Vernon BC
Apr 8, 2012
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GREAT
I bought two, one for my mountain bike and one for my road bike. Easily mounted, I found the cable ties to be very strong, I especially like the clip locking mechanism which securly holds thre GPS in place. Easy to mount the GPS and easy to remove by pressing the locking lever.. Works great and very affordable...
Recommend? YES
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Ady Bastian
Pontianak, Indonesia
Mar 17, 2012
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GOOD QUALITY
This product so usefull, small but very important to improve the use of my Garmin eTrex 30,
Recommend? YES
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Jim
South Island, New Zealand
Feb 22, 2012
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MTB USE WITH DAKOTA 20
Pros: simple to install and light weight.
Cons: none
Very quick and easy to install. Zip ties hold the unit in place securely but allow fine tuning of screen angle when required, however, it may require a bit of inner tube ( or similar) wrapped around the handlebars to help secure the ties depending on how slippery the handlebar surface is. I left the lanyard attached to the GPS and tied it to the handlebars, just in case! I've now used the unit on quite a few steep, rutted and rocky decents and had no problems at all.
Recommend? YES
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Marcel B
Calgary
Feb 22, 2012
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SOLID MOUNT
Pros: simple, easy to use and mount
Cons: weak zip ties included
Installed it on my dirt bike handle bar with no issue. The zip ties were a bit weak so those were swaped out for stronger ones. I did notice that it would rotate on the bar a bit so I wrapped a small piece of old inner tube over the bar then reinstalled the mount over that. This gave the zip ties more grip and solved the problem.
Just to be sure the GPS isn't lost, I also attach a lanyard to the bar and GPS.
Overall, good product and easy to use.
Recommend? YES
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Cheech
Tucson AZ
Dec 5, 2011
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BIKE MOUNT FOR OREGON GPS
Pros: see above. inexpensive yet well made.
Cons: none.
Easy to mount and easy to remove and reinsert the GPS. Sturdy. I have this on my mountain bike and never worry about losing the GPS over a big bump. I have mine mounted on my stem which is at a slight angle, giving me a good view of the screen at all times.
Recommend? YES
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roogie
Shawnee, KS
Nov 21, 2011
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SOLID MOUNT FOR BARE ETREX
Pros: solid mount, attaches easily
Cons: not meant for use when etrex is in a case.
Exactly what I needed to mount my eTrex 20 to my mountain bike. The mount can be attached to the handlebar itself or to the bike's handlebar stem as I did, there are horizontal and vertical slots to slide the included zip ties through. The zip ties seem to be very strong. Very solid mount, the eTrex clicks in and even after some rough riding didn't budge from where I attached it.
Recommend? YES
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KLuWolF
Merritt, BC
Nov 14, 2011
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GOOD HOLD
Pros: holds gps securely
Cons: zip ties are cheap and didn't hold on big bumps
Once I figured out the way my Garmin Dakota 20 fit on this it was great to have on my mountain biking. The Zip ties were a bit cheap and didn't hold the unit tight on just the plain handlebar. Might want to look into some better clamps.
Recommend? YES
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soe
Europe
Nov 8, 2011
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SIMPLE AND EASY
Pros: simple to install and does the job.
Cons: adjustment/portability and vibration damper missin
I have one mount for my bike and one for the motorbike. In both cases the unit is easy to install and keeps the GPS in place. I had other mounts previously which I used with my now retired eMap, and compared to those I am missing the possibility for easy adjustment/portability and also some improved vibration damper. I have had to strip the rubber lining from old mounts to use when fixing this to my motorbike.
Recommend? YES
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JANDRESIB
Bogotá, Colombia
Nov 1, 2011
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GREAT MOUNT
WORKS PERFECTLY
Recommend? YES
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Randy
Victoria BC
Nov 1, 2011
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DAKOTA 20 BICYCLE MOUNT
This mount is simple and easy to use. I found it holds the unit securly through the trails.
Recommend? YES
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JP
Cincinnati, OH
Oct 19, 2011
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GARMINB'S VERSATILE GPS 'BIKE' MOUNT
Pros: cheap, easy to install, comes with extra zip ties.
Cons: not easily movable from one bike to another.
I have three of these mounts. One on my bicycle, one on my canoe thwart, and a spare for whenever I might need another one. The zip ties can be snug enough to hold the mount still yet loose enough to allow adjustment.
Recommend? YES
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Clem.
St-Jerome QC
Oct 13, 2011
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GARMIN BIKE MOUNT
Pros: simple and easy to install.
It's the very best holding device I bought. Usefull and small, it's all I need. Before I have Ram holding and I replace it three time. Now it's the good part I'm looking for. No moving parts that we can brooke.
Recommend? YES
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Ludwig
Germany, close to the Alps
Oct 12, 2011
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ONE OF THE BEST...
Pros: easy to mount, small, easy to use
Cons: none
After deciding to buy a Garmin GPSMap 62s I had the Issue finding a Bike Mount that simply works. I use the Device around 5.000 miles a year with around 150.000 ft uphill. For my 60CSx I had a RAM Mount but I wanted something smaller, sexier than the RAM. GPSCity directly offered the Garmin mount and I have to say this one is a perfect replacement. It is small, easy to adjust on the bike, easy to use, looks quite good and it seems the designer of the mount does bike him- or herself :- )
Recommend? YES
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Olivier
France , Lyon
Oct 11, 2011
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OREGON BIKE MOUNT
Pros: good price,
Cons: none
Ver easy to install and to use
Recommend? YES
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Jan
Dublin, Ireland
Oct 11, 2011
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POOR QUALITY
Cons: too loose.
Becomes loose after two weeks. Dakota20 can easily slip out of the handle. If not secured with lead will crash on the tarmac! Now I have to stick a sheet of paper between GPS and the handle to make it more tight :/
Recommend? NO
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EL34
Pisgah Forest, NC, USA
Sep 30, 2011
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VERY NICE MOUNT
Pros: see text above
Cons: none that i can see
This mount is a very well thought out design. It holds my Oregon very securely on the stem of my Mountain bikes. I have descended some very rough terrain without any issues.
This mount is very light, it weighs less than 1 ounce. It has a nice curved rubber backing that forms to the curve of my stem. It comes with 4 very strong wire ties, but you only use two wire ties to secure it, so you have two extra in case you need them.
You could also secure it to handle bars, but it works so much better laying flat on your stem.
I have seen other people using RAM mounts or mounts that are designed for motorized vehicles, which are way too bulky and heavy for most cyclist.
IMO, This is the only mount to consider for bicylcles.
I am very happy with this mount I purchased two of them for both my Mountain bikes.
Recommend? YES
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paconlacellars
Victoria, BC
Sep 13, 2011
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SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE
Pros: simple and secure.
This mount lets me connect my GPSr to a right angle bracket bolted between the mirror mount and handle bar on my otorcycle. The unit slips into the mount and locks securely.
Recommend? YES
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Doug
Burlington, Ontario Canada
Aug 20, 2011
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GARMIN HANDHELD SERIES BIKE MOUNT
Pros: light, strong and simple
Cons: none
I just finished a one week bike/barge tour in Holland and used the handheld series bike mount on my rental bike to hold my Garmin GPSmap62s. No problems. The mount was both light and sturdy. Since I had to remove the 62s several times a day I wondered if the mount would hold up - it did.
Recommend? YES
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Darren
Medicine Hat, AB
Jul 30, 2011
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GARMIN BIKE MOUNT
Pros: simplicity
Very simple design, even easier to install. Works well. Holds my Garmin GPSMap 62s perfectly.
Recommend? YES
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Brian
Lodi, WI
Jul 2, 2011
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AWESOME
Pros: simple and effective
Works awesome, easy to install. Does what it should. GPS clips on and off easily. Get one!
Recommend? YES
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Morley
Ottawa, ON
Jun 27, 2011
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GARMIN HANDHELD SERIES BIKE MOUN
Installs in less than a minute, holds my 550 securely. Allows me to switch my 550 between my different bicycles.
Recommend? YES
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Brad
Delaware
Jun 7, 2011
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MOUNT WORKS VERY WELL
Pros: easy to install
Designed to mount on the handlebars or stem however, it didn't fit on my mountain bike stem. It was easy to mount on my handlebars with the provided zip ties. It has remained secure through many miles on rough single tracks. It also holds my Oregon 450 GPS very secure through hard bumps and jumps.
On a somewhat related note, I'm impressed with how well the Oregon 450 tracks while under constant heavy tree cover.
Recommend? YES
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Stiffy
Singapore
May 13, 2011
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GARMIN BIKE MOUNT
Does the job adequately at a reasonable price.
Recommend? YES
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Scott
Boise, ID
May 3, 2011
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MOUNTS SOLID
Pros: very easy to use and functional.
Have taken it out a few times and it has held firm.
Recommend? YES
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Gary
Seattle, Wa
Apr 1, 2011
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OREGON BIKE MOUNT
Pros: inexpensive, effective
Great inexpensive mount. Holds the GPS well. Better than the bike mount for the Vista. GPS can be moved with some effort. This allows you to adjust the angle of the GPS screen for best visibility. GPS does not move on rough roads or trails.
Recommend? YES
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Dave
St. John's, NL
Mar 28, 2011
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EXCELLENT AND SIMPLE MOUNT
Pros: simple and effective
Works great and meets the KISS principle (Keep it simple Stupid) If you use pliers and a flattop screwdriver to hold against the tiewrap you can tighten this up more than enough to prevent movement
Recommend? YES
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Michel
Victoria BC
Mar 9, 2011
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GARMIN HANDHELD SERIES BIKE MOUNT
Pros: simple and effective. good design.
Cons: i don't know yet since i have not installed it yet
Not installed yet but I verified that it fits with the Garmin Handheld Series Bike Mount. Installation looks easy.
Recommend? NO OPINION
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mtn biker
Abbotsford BC
Feb 27, 2011
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MTN BIKING
Pros: holds unit firmly in place
Cons: tie straps
Holds the Garmin 450 nice and tight. I have gone through some rugged trails and no problems with the mount.
Tie strap mounts are extremely annoying. Would be nice if the mount could be held with elastic orings like the mount on the Edge 500 or 800. I would like to take the mount off every now and then and put on another bike but need extra tie straps. That sucks.
Recommend? YES
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John
GA
Feb 7, 2011
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SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE
Pros: simple, clean & effective
Cons: none
Does the job very well. Tried it out on my MTB, and had no problems. I tightened the zip-ties as much as I could. I could still adjust the viewing angle of the gps if I needed, yet the mount held it secure enough.
Recommend? YES
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Greg
Nanoose Bay, BC
Jan 4, 2011
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COMPACT AND FUNCTIONAL
Pros: inexpensive, functional
Cons: cannot fasten tightly to handlebars
This is a nice compact mount that holds the GPS close to the handlebar. It is simple and fits nicely onto the handlebars. The only complaint is that the cable ties cannot be tightened up enough to prevent rotation of the mount, if it is pushed hard.
Recommend? YES
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Quadfreak
Abbotsford BC
Oct 27, 2010
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HANDHELD MOUNT
Pros: very secure
Cons: n/a
I have a Kawasaki Quad that I needed this mount for. I don't have much room on the handle bar but that didn't matter. This mount doesn't take much room and it works really well. My GPS is securly mounted to my quad now and it doesn't matter how rough the trail gets, the GPS stays where it is supposed to. This was a great buy!
Recommend? YES
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Paul
East York, ON
Oct 20, 2010
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EASY IN, AWKWARD OUT
Pros: easy to insert gpsr, holds securely.
Cons: tricky to remove gpsr. may need to have own ties.
I would have preferred a holder similar to the etrex line, which easily transferred from bike to bike. Using one-time use zip ties requires having one's own supply.
The GPSr slides easily into the mount, and snaps securely into place with little effort. Once in place, it remains there, and I have no concerns that it might slip out while riding. Removing it it more of a problem. What makes it secure going in makes it awkward to remove. It still doesn't feel comfortable, and I always feel that it might come flying out of my hands. With practice, this might go away, but I'm not at that level yet.
Recommend? YES
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Sir Vayor
Sechelt, BC
Sep 10, 2010
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BIKE MOUNT
I haven't used it yet.
Recommend? NO OPINION
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Theseb31
Sherbrooke, Qc
Aug 25, 2010
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BON SUPPORT
Je l'utilise sur mon vélo pour supporter mon GPSMAP 62S et il tient très bien en place. Bon rapport qualité-prix!
Recommend? YES
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Mac
Moose Jaw, SK
Aug 19, 2010
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GREAT MOUNT
This mount securely holds my GPS on the handle bars. No problems even on rough technical singletrack.
Recommend? YES
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Brian
CA
Aug 9, 2010
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GARMIN BIKE MOUNT
Pros: great price. works well.
Cons: worried the zip ties will break with sun exposure.
Glad I bought it. It makes the Geocaching radius, from the house, much larger. :)
Recommend? YES
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NSBIKEHIKEGUY
Halifax, NS
Jul 28, 2010
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WORKS WELL
Pros: simple, effective.
This simple mount is sturdy and works well. Easy to attach to bars in a variety of spots. The GPS slides on and off mount easily.
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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TM
Edmonton, AB
Jul 16, 2010
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GOOD MOUNT
Pros: solid, simple, low profile
Solid, simple, low profile
Recommend? YES
44 viewers found this helpful.
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flyinb22
Winnipeg, MB
Jul 14, 2010
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NOT FOR AGGRESSIVE RIDING
Pros: easy install and removal of gps
Cons: not strong enough lock
The mount works well under normal circumstances and very easy to use....but if you plan on using this while riding hardcore trails or any type of jumping, large bumps it will not hold the unit in place. I had to use a velcro strap to keep my GPS in place which worked great but covered up part of the screen
Recommend? NO OPINION
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Gary
Chicago, IL.
May 5, 2010
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MOUNT
Unit is rock solid in the mount, which is great. The mount can be moved slightly around the bar, as you'd expect, which is actually useful at times.
Recommend? YES
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56twister
Osawatomie, OZ
May 4, 2010
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GARMIN COLORADO AND DAKOTA SERIES BIKE MOUNT
I purchased an Oregon 450 for ice fishing, I just strapped the mount to my ATV and away I go.
Recommend? YES
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Doon
Nova Scotia
Apr 15, 2010
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CHEAP BUT GOOD BIKE MOUNT
Pros: cheap but effective.
Easy to install on the bike and holds unit securely. Buy more for all the bikes one has. Works well with a Dakota 20.
Recommend? YES
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Gordon
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apr 12, 2010
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GARMIN APPROACH G5
Pros: easy to use
Cons: several major canadian courses not in the database
Very easy to use very accurate readings. I live in the Toronto,ON area and most courses seem to be mapped. Only significant deficiency is the absence in the course database of major courses north of Toronto in the Muskoka region.
Recommend? YES
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CanuckEh
Red Deer, Alberta
Apr 6, 2010
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WORKS VERY WELL
Pros: cheap and works. easy to put the gps on and off.
Cons: i don't like the ties. limits the number of uses
I like it. It was cheap and does the job. I looked at other bike mounts and could not justify the cost of the other ones. I did want one that could be moved from the bike to a car but the cost. I did try something different with this one. I used a hose clamp to hold the bike mount to the handle bars. This way I can move the mount without cuting the ties.
Recommend? YES
67 viewers found this helpful.
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hijelo
New-Brunswick,Canada
Sep 30, 2009
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NICE SETUP
easy to install and provides a nice and quick installation on the gps unit .
Recommend? YES
80 viewers found this helpful.
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André Péclard
Nov 15, 2008
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SERIES BIKE MOUNT
Cheap simple and well done. Can also be easily move to another bicycle
Recommend? YES
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