Garmins and GPS performance on Tri Bikes

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2011-02-22 6:11 PM

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Subject: Garmins and GPS performance on Tri Bikes
I just received my $210 Garmin Edge 500 on Ebay and I was curious to know how the performance is on the stem of a tri bike.  When you are tucked in the aero position the head would at least partially cover the stem blocking the satellites.  Is this a problem or not?

2011-02-22 7:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Garmins and GPS performance on Tri Bikes
I have mine mounted between the bars just north of the stem and it works just fine.
2011-02-22 8:17 PM
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I had mine on the stem and it worked fine with the exception that I couldn't see it very well when aero.

I'm a big fan of the PD computer mount that allows you to mount between the aero bars for easy viewing.  Or you can easily make one yourself with some PVC pipe a drill and some zip ties.

2011-02-22 8:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Garmins and GPS performance on Tri Bikes
tri808 - 2011-02-22 6:17 PM

I had mine on the stem and it worked fine with the exception that I couldn't see it very well when aero.

I'm a big fan of the PD computer mount that allows you to mount between the aero bars for easy viewing.  Or you can easily make one yourself with some PVC pipe a drill and some zip ties.



+1 on the PD mount. Works great with my 310. I don't know how big the 500 is, but the PD mount was the only one I found long enough to fit the 310.
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