I've been wondering about these things for a while. I think that they could be a real bonus in some of the more remote area natural loops. It might also avoid much time pondering maps and whether or not that track is as shown on the OS map, or something that has been made after the last revision.
The price of these GPS units has come down a lot, and it should be possible to get something basic and functional for a lot less that it used to cost. I like the idea of plotting in a route at home, where the mapping / advice from locals / etc can be collated and planned properly, and then just going out and riding it with GPS guidance. I also like the idea of swapping routes with others / downloading from the web.
So, I'd appreciate any advice on how well this works, and what recommendations people would have for a suitable unit.
I imagine that a handlebar mount woulkd be good in some situations, but a liability in others. I also suspect that there may be more than one 'format' or file type out there, so I'd like to avoid getting the 'Betamax' version of a GPS device.
Any advice appreciated; tia.
