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This long link malarkey is annoying!

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See Top 5 GPS Tips (pdf)

Let's hope this works?

Thanks Mick, kwackers and Cunobelin.

This is fascinating - to me anyway. Not least trying to get relevant information for what one THINKS one needs, when one doesn't actually know much!

I have found two articles that are at least well written and seem to provide sensible information. Comments welcome on these from forum members.

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See Top 5 GPS Tips (pdf)

Just to reitereate what I think I would like!

1. A means of navigating up to a week's tour (but mostly day rides) by inputing waymarked routes, without taking a laptop.

2. The same device replacing my normal cycle computer, that has the ability to record and display distance traveled and average speed, with an auto stop start after the initial set off.

All this is cos I want to do a cycle ride around my not so far away Lleyn Peninsula, where there are a myriad of turns and junctions on very minor lanes without knowledge of which junction has its lines where.! An hour or so spent at home on the Mac, could possibly prevent me from having to stop, put on glasses and confront the map at every few hundred metres? And unlike an Audax where the route sheet has the benefit of someone knowing the signposts/turns etc, I can't prepare acurate notes?

Phew!

Thanks NUKe. Much appreciated input.

I found an interesting article on the AUK website, very clearly written regarding GPS for ease of use and navigating pre defined routes. Both are important requirements for me.

So far, I am concerned that a Garmin 305 doesn't have a replaceable battery - even lithium ion batteries wear out?

Don't actually NEED a HRM - I know when I'm in the RED! I know when I'm pootling.

And the eTrex does use replaceable rechargeable batts.

I wonder what the REAL USEABLE difference is between the Edge 305 and the eTrex Vista - apart from the obvious lack of HRM and battery? They are similar in price.

If I want to do an Audax or plan a series of day rides, without having to stop at every junction, and go walking out in my mountains and just know where I am, I am guessing so far the eTrex is the one?

One more point. I wear reading glasses. Presumably audible prompts from all Garmin units preclude the need to keep stopping to see the unit? I can read my current Union cycle computer without eyewear though.

Thanks Jonboy - some very useful info there.

AND would I be asking too much yet if there was a unit that would be useful for walking also (with the aid of an OS map)?

Cheers, Paul

Apologies if this has been covered before, but the search facility on here drives me nuts! Grrrrr! Or more accurately, I'm dumb AND lazy?

I want to use a bike mounted GPS unit - possibly the Garmin Edge 305? Can anyone please list the pros and cons of this or any OTHER suitable unit/make?

Specifically, I want to replace my Maptrap and not have to write route directions on card and have flapping freezer bags on my handlebars.

Are they all Mac friendly?

Thanks, Paul

I caught my front wheel in those tramlines and got dumped on the concrete. Ambulance, hospital and a gash to my head.

The tramlines have now been temporarily filled with tarmac.

There are signs both sides of the works requiring cyclists to dismount and walk over the bridge.

I've got a pair of Shimano 105 triple STi levers for sale if you are interested. They are off a new Ultra Galaxy.

CJ wrote: Any usual spanner can be used on the 17mm locknuts.

The locknuts on my rear Shimano FH-M760 XT hub require a 17mm cone spanner. Which is rather daft I think.

johnb - doesn't the saddlebag impede the mirror's vision? If not, that looks great. Are they the Italian Road Bike Mirrors, and did you get them sent from Americky?

Last year I had my 25.4 mm (1") head tube lugged Longstaff touring frame renovated with a longer steerer tube and a 25.4 mm AHead Crane Creek threadless headset fitted - a lot of the standard 28.6 mm stems come with shims to fit the smaller diameter steerer.

Whilst 25.4mm Aheadsets are available, it's not a problem.

"Seciond the Tektro Frog-leggs"

Change the pads to what?

My Tektro Frog Legs seem VERY good with Ergo levers and original pads.

David 143

Make your own mind up, based on the information you currently have.

Get out on the bike - it's GREAT!

Thanks folks

New Zealand tour is a non starter - mandatory helmet laws.