I am thinking to get a GPS system, I cannot stand for small tiny screen, I am thinking to get a car GPS instead and mount it on the handle bar. There are so many different types out there, don't know which one to choose. I do understand the car GPS isn't water proof but it doesn't really matter to me, I only ride long trip on sunny day. Any input will be great, thanks Alex.
I thought about that also and asked about a car GPS on a bike. the main differences between the 2 are that a Bike GPS is rain proof and much better regarding the vibrations that you get on a bike.
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Thanks! For the $500 price tag, I rather put a raincoat on the GPS lol. I don't always go out for tour, may be 2-3 times a year the most, seeking something less expensive.
I found one for $169, click here, it seems to fit what I need.
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Garmin 2820 is waterproof and I have had it on my bike for a year with no problems.
I found a refurbished Magellan 2200t for 120. I was going to use the garmin car one but 2 reasons i did not. the garmin car one is 700 and not water resistant.
Bike specific GPS units like the Garmin Zumo 450/550 have the buttons on the left, come with bike and car mounts, \\;are waterproof, and you can enlarge the on screen keypad for use with gloves. \\;
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