Kranswurm Posted November 18, 2016 Share HiI want to buy a Garmin for my bike.Looking for the best option for trail/adventuring/explorationAny recomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted November 18, 2016 Share 820 or 520 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony datoy Posted November 18, 2016 Share I'm using an Edge 1000, although it's an awesome device I'm finding it rather bulky.I think the 820 or 520 would be more suited for trail riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelbiker Posted November 18, 2016 Share Have a 520 and love it. 820 seems to be a slightly better version. The most notable difference being routing. You can also load all the cycling maps from OpenStreetMaps on it which can be useful if you take a wrong turn somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted November 21, 2016 Share Hi Kransie Do you only want to use it for cycling ? Or your other endeavors as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyman Posted November 22, 2016 Share The 800 series, awesome device. I use it for riding, hiking, and even while mowing the lawn once!Can load your own maps, create routes from pc and load to device, and the new ones have bluetooth etc.Seriously cant recommend more... has changed my riding, I can go out and get as lost as I like, and always find my way back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lee Posted November 23, 2016 Share While on this topic.... Anyone know if you can update the maps on the 520 to show a little more than an arrow in the middle of nowhere? I have looked all over and done all the updates possible but cannot find anything map specific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMTB Posted November 23, 2016 Share While on this topic.... Anyone know if you can update the maps on the 520 to show a little more than an arrow in the middle of nowhere? I have looked all over and done all the updates possible but cannot find anything map specific For maps on the 520, check out this post by dcrainmaker. Get any maps you want onto the 520. https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lee Posted November 23, 2016 Share For maps on the 520, check out this post by dcrainmaker. Get any maps you want onto the 520. https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html Thanks Dodge! I'll give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raemondo Posted November 23, 2016 Share The 800 series, awesome device. I use it for riding, hiking, and even while mowing the lawn once! How big is your garden!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lee Posted November 23, 2016 Share Sent my request for the map of SA.....now I have to wait 13 days for the file to be put together, thereafter I will receive another mail to download it. I then have 248 hours before it is removed from their server lets see... EDIT: can't choose the entire SA map as it is 127MB and I only have about 100MB and I still need space for activity saving....Had to select a few regions to get it down to 52MB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lee Posted November 23, 2016 Share Ok didn't have to wait that long. Just finished and it shows all streets now. Couldn't select the entire SA map as that was over 127MB and there is only a total of 100MB! For this reason only I would advise to get the 820 if you have the money. Otherwise the 520 will do more than you ever need... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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