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DJ123 · 18-02-16, 10:04 PM

Biking dedicated Sat Nav
What do you have? Make & Model

What do you like & dislike about it?

I've Had TomTom & Garmin for car Sat navs and don't mind either, especially as both have Tyre to create routes on. The rest of the features appear to be very similar on the ones I am looking at: TomTom 400 & Garmin Zumo 390LM

Nutsinatin · 19-02-16, 07:05 PM

I've got a TomTom Rider 400, and now that the software has had a few updates it works really well for me.

The charger attaches via ram mount so is easy to remove, however the connector is very weedy and not got a cover, I used to stick a bit of tape over it when not in use but I haven't done that for the last six months and it's still working fine, so it's better than I gave it credit for.

I've used it for a few thousand miles now and it still works like new; battery life seems to be around five or six hours, but as the mount is powered I tend to let it charge on the bike so I don't often run the battery down. The screen is permanently on, there is no option for the screen to turn off when not giving directions (again, powered mount so not really an issue). Directions wise it is great, really clear especially at junctions with a screen big enough to easily view at a glance, any questions feel free to ask.

Screen works with summer gloves, winter gloves sometimes take a few attempts to press the screen but mostly it picks it up first time. Using Tyre to put routes on works and you can manipulate routes on the go by removing waypoints etc, although it doesn't keep the names you give the waypoint on Tyre which is a shame. The winding routes option is also good if you want to explore an area or just have a bit more time and want to take the scenic route.

DJ123 · 19-02-16, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutsinatin

The charger attaches via ram mount so is easy to remove, however the connector is very weedy and not got a cover, I used to stick a bit of tape over it when not in use but I haven't done that for the last six months and it's still working fine, so it's better than I gave it credit for.
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Is this the connector form the mount to the lead which goes to your power source? Nice thing on the BMW is the CANBUS system won't keep supplying power, so not too much of an issue, hopefully!

littleoldman2 · 20-02-16, 10:36 AM

You may well find a sat nav specific plug on the CANBUS loom for satnavs, mine is at the headstock. You buy a plug from nippynorman. I use mine as a feed for one of Bibios gizmos and hence to the satnav, gloves and charger outlet.
I use a Garmin 660LM and well happy. I also have a Garmin Montana which is worth checking as they are much more versatile if you also walk, cycle, climb, sail, etc.

littleoldman2 · 20-02-16, 10:38 AM

Oh forgot to say the 660 has a speaker and comes with a car mount so can double up.

NTECUK · 21-02-16, 06:14 PM

Tom Tom rider V5
Working fine.
Does what it said on the tin

Littlepeahead · 21-02-16, 06:31 PM

I also have the Garmin Zumo 660LM.

I use it for both car and bike and it works well on both modes. I've got it fixed to the bike on the ram mount then straight into the battery and I just take it off every time I stop and lock it in my top box. It's got a good bright display that helpfully flashed up a pic of the junction you need on motorways.

Easy to use with gloves on. It has Bluetooth but I don't use that.

Routes are easy to programme in.

This one was rated the best by Ride magazine. Tesco had it on offer when I bought it.

Essex of Essex · 21-02-16, 09:53 PM

I've had Garmin and Tom Tom, prefer the Garmin to use and for its' robustness however Tom Tom customer services always seemed to be better.

Zumo 550 many years old and now on a third bike.

18-02-16, 10:04 PM	#1
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Sat Nav Biking dedicated Sat Nav What do you have? Make & Model What do you like & dislike about it? I've Had TomTom & Garmin for car Sat navs and don't mind either, especially as both have Tyre to create routes on. The rest of the features appear to be very similar on the ones I am looking at: TomTom 400 & Garmin Zumo 390LM __________________ BMW F800ST

19-02-16, 07:05 PM	#2
Nutsinatin Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lyne, Surrey Posts: 570	Re: Sat Nav I've got a TomTom Rider 400, and now that the software has had a few updates it works really well for me. The charger attaches via ram mount so is easy to remove, however the connector is very weedy and not got a cover, I used to stick a bit of tape over it when not in use but I haven't done that for the last six months and it's still working fine, so it's better than I gave it credit for. I've used it for a few thousand miles now and it still works like new; battery life seems to be around five or six hours, but as the mount is powered I tend to let it charge on the bike so I don't often run the battery down. The screen is permanently on, there is no option for the screen to turn off when not giving directions (again, powered mount so not really an issue). Directions wise it is great, really clear especially at junctions with a screen big enough to easily view at a glance, any questions feel free to ask. Screen works with summer gloves, winter gloves sometimes take a few attempts to press the screen but mostly it picks it up first time. Using Tyre to put routes on works and you can manipulate routes on the go by removing waypoints etc, although it doesn't keep the names you give the waypoint on Tyre which is a shame. The winding routes option is also good if you want to explore an area or just have a bit more time and want to take the scenic route. __________________ Blue K9 Pointy - Squished by a car/kerb/wall Blue K9 Pointy #2 - Nearly at 120,000 miles!

20-02-16, 10:36 AM	#4
littleoldman2 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cramlington Northumberland where we are truely blessed Posts: 1,385	Re: Sat Nav You may well find a sat nav specific plug on the CANBUS loom for satnavs, mine is at the headstock. You buy a plug from nippynorman. I use mine as a feed for one of Bibios gizmos and hence to the satnav, gloves and charger outlet. I use a Garmin 660LM and well happy. I also have a Garmin Montana which is worth checking as they are much more versatile if you also walk, cycle, climb, sail, etc. __________________ used to be littleoldman but forgot password due to failing memory

20-02-16, 10:38 AM	#5
littleoldman2 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cramlington Northumberland where we are truely blessed Posts: 1,385	Re: Sat Nav Oh forgot to say the 660 has a speaker and comes with a car mount so can double up. __________________ used to be littleoldman but forgot password due to failing memory

21-02-16, 06:14 PM	#6
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Sat Nav Tom Tom rider V5 Working fine. Does what it said on the tin __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues. Last edited by NTECUK; 21-02-16 at 06:16 PM.

21-02-16, 06:31 PM	#7
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Sat Nav I also have the Garmin Zumo 660LM. I use it for both car and bike and it works well on both modes. I've got it fixed to the bike on the ram mount then straight into the battery and I just take it off every time I stop and lock it in my top box. It's got a good bright display that helpfully flashed up a pic of the junction you need on motorways. Easy to use with gloves on. It has Bluetooth but I don't use that. Routes are easy to programme in. This one was rated the best by Ride magazine. Tesco had it on offer when I bought it. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

21-02-16, 09:53 PM	#8
Essex of Essex Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Braintree Posts: 547	Re: Sat Nav I've had Garmin and Tom Tom, prefer the Garmin to use and for its' robustness however Tom Tom customer services always seemed to be better. Zumo 550 many years old and now on a third bike. __________________ Eagles May Soar, But Weasels Do Not Get Sucked Into Jet Engines.