[M_Wales]

My sister-in-law bought me a Magellan Roadmate 2035 for my b-day and I already have a built in GPS system in my van. I do have a Cateye bike computer for all the ride information.

I guess its possible to use it on my bike, but should I?

Would you?

I did find this bike mount on eBay.
MOTORCYCLE/BIKE MOUNT MAGELLAN ROADMATE 1445T 1470 2035 - eBay (item 360297495698 end time Jul-01-11 23:19:50 PDT)

 

[rola643]

I'm thinking that might be a little big and gawky, not trying to be an a** but if you were to compare the 4.3" screen size of the Roadmate to the Edge 800 at 1.4" x 2.2" in my minds eye it's looking pretty huge on your bars. I could see it on a hybrid or a Surly Long Haul but I personally have a hard time seeing that on your Raleigh(s). Once agian just my .02 worth and nowadays that aint much

 

[M_Wales]

Thanks rola643


I have been looking at the Garmin edges, but this thing fell in my lap and was wondering if I could put it to use. I placed it above my stem to get a feel for the size and it is huge.. The battery life is also a problem at around 2 hour life.
I would love a edge 800, but a little more than I want to spend right now. I can just carry this thing in my jersey pocket and pull it out and turn it on if I need directions I guess until I can get a Garmin...

 

[rola643]

Thanks rola643


I have been looking at the Garmin edges, but this thing fell in my lap and was wondering if I could put it to use. I placed it above my stem to get a feel for the size and it is huge.. The battery life is also a problem at around 2 hour life.
I would love a edge 800, but a little more than I want to spend right now. I can just carry this thing in my jersey pocket and pull it out and turn it on if I need directions I guess until I can get a Garmin...

Good call! I was just comparing the 800 for size purposes. I can't honestly see paying that much for something that comes free on a phone I'm already paying for and carrying when I ride anyway. If I was in the market for another Garmin I would be getting the 500!

 

[M_Wales]

The edge 500 does look like a better deal for me also, but my cateye CD300DW does what I need it to do right now and I'll just carry this Magellan GPS in my pocket when I go out on unfamiliar rides..