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Post by marsbarman on Dec 27, 2014 20:04:08 GMT
So, i want to get out on some more day long 'epic' rides, 3-4hr at least. Only issue? I only know trail centres really, ideally i would like to venture onto dartmoor and explore, but would like a garmin to lead me as well as get me back to the car.. So i need: GPS tracking GPS guidance Ability to upload routes to the ride that i can follow On screen maps Added bonus, link to Strava (if not i can use my phone) So whats about?  |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 27, 2014 20:25:36 GMT
Why don't you just download the free app from View-ranger and then buy a O.S. map for the area ...it will give you a gps location on the map as well as the ability to map your route ...which I never do ..only using it to confirm my location from time to time ( saving battery life )
I think it works with most smartphones ( certainly an I phone )
I think it's excellent ..and it's FREE !
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2014 20:26:29 GMT
Garmin
Or use your iPhone os map finder , will cost you money ..
Plus spare power pack for ya phone
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Post by marsbarman on Dec 27, 2014 20:27:56 GMT
I'd rather not keep my phone on the bars, and the garmin would allow me a quick look down.
I tried the view ranger app, couldn't get my head around it and any maps i did download wouldn't load.. I'll give it another shot though.
Also as was said above, phone battery. My S4 likes to eat the battery on the best of days.
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Post by richardm on Dec 27, 2014 20:48:20 GMT
:)look in adds ehem |
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Post by timbo on Dec 27, 2014 21:46:10 GMT
Why don't you just download the free app from View-ranger and then buy a O.S. map for the area ...it will give you a gps location on the map as well as the ability to map your route ...which I never do ..only using it to confirm my location from time to time ( saving battery life ) I think it works with most smartphones ( certainly an I phone ) I think it's excellent ..and it's FREE ! Does this need interweb reception to work though, like Google maps? Or is that where buying stuff comes in? |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 27, 2014 22:32:38 GMT
Why don't you just download the free app from View-ranger and then buy a O.S. map for the area ...it will give you a gps location on the map as well as the ability to map your route ...which I never do ..only using it to confirm my location from time to time ( saving battery life ) I think it works with most smartphones ( certainly an I phone ) I think it's excellent ..and it's FREE ! Does this need interweb reception to work though, like Google maps? Or is that where buying stuff comes in? Sorry mate ...don't mean to sound thick ..but if you mean does it need the internet or wi-fi ...no absolutely not . I've used it in the middle of Kielder forest where there is no phone reception or any other kind of reception ...it just works in exactly the same way as a Garmin ..using only a gps signal |
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Post by top15 on Dec 28, 2014 16:09:38 GMT
I'm also thinking of getting one, recommendations anyone?
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Post by marsbarman on Dec 28, 2014 16:13:47 GMT
Will be buying richardm's Dakota unit in the new year |
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Post by jgmu97 on Dec 28, 2014 16:40:41 GMT
I use a trusty map, Google Maps and the app Viewranger
Went out on a new route yesterday exploring, took a wrong turn somewhere along the line but quickly got back on track after checking the map
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