Which GPS with navigation do you use? And how good is it?

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IHN - Member

I'm after something for the road bike. I'm not too fussed about bells and whistles, but I'd like a good, clear, navigation interface, so I can follow a route as easily as I follow (Google maps) satnav in the car. Ideally that would be on an OS 1:50k map.

Does such a thing exist? I've read very mixed reviews about Garmins and Wahoo, what else is around?

Posted 1 hour ago #
rhid - Member

Funnily enough I went through this on the weekend!

I went for a Garmin 820 Explore which doesn't have loads of training functions but does have navigation. I used it for the first time yesterday and it did a great job of navigating me around the Derbyshire Dales. I would probably be still out there now if I hadn't used it!

I imported a GPX file onto it, but it will search out routes as a stand alone unit too.

I have seen them for £225 on the Cycle Republic website.

Posted 1 hour ago #
IHN - Member

Hmm, the reviews I've seen of the 820 are mixed to say the least, not least on here

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/garmin-edge-820-explore-users-reviews

Posted 1 hour ago #
orangespyderman - Member

I use a Polar V650. It's rubbish, really, for navigation.

Posted 1 hour ago #

scotroutes - Member

I use a Garmin Oregon. For road use I find the OSM maps clearer and less cluttered than OS. You can have multiple maps installed though.

Posted 58 minutes ago #
rhid - Member

Thats all very interesting!

I had not considered a Wahoo bolt. Like I say My 820 did a good job but I will investigate the Wahoo too.

Posted 58 minutes ago #
whitestone - Member

Colin, have you been able to load tcx files to get turn by turn navigation? I've the Oregon 600 and it doesn't see tcx files at all.

Posted 49 minutes ago #

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