As I have never used any sort of GPS device before, I was wondering whether there is a unit out there that can be used both in the car as a SatNav (being easy to use in the car with the right maps) AND can be used on the bike, again with the right maps and in a bike mount? Or is it easier just to buy a dedicated SatNav for the car (Garmin or TomTom, any particular model?) and one for the bike, or even better, stick to maps and compass on the bike which is more fun anyway...
I did not find anything on the forum regarding this topic and am fairly new to the whole GPS/SatNav thing...
Also, is there free software to turn a GPS mobile phone (Nokia E71 in my case, i.e. Symbian) into a good SatNav WITHOUT having to be connected to the web all the time (as is the case with google maps)?
Thanks for your help
I run route 66 for symbian on my Nokia. no web connection better routing than the software nokia do and it does bike specific routes.
I use an earpice when on my bike and keep the phone in my pocket - you don't need as much warning for junctions etc as you do in the car.
Paid £40 for mine and it's been fine. Comes on an SD card.
sorry, should add - this is for road bike riding, not offroad. You can get symbian/OS mapping now bu that's not point to point like you'd have for a road satnav
I use a Road Angel Adventure, SAT NAV for cars, OS maps for off road. Cyle mount can be purchased as optional extra !.
Its great, use it for waymarking trails uploading from the web or marking great singletrack whilst out on the trails.
Fully waterproof, backlit.
Thanks for that already, I suppose I will have to get into GPS software a bit more...