Mounting a Garmin PND to your bike, dont know why you’d want to though.

If you don’t have a GPS enabled cycling computer, but do have a Garmin never fear the ugly ass mounts are here! You basically have 4 mounts to choose from: IG-B01A from ITrek Bike, MFX2, Ram Mount, and Garmin’s Own that range anywhere from $10 to $33.

The IG-B01A seems to have garnered mostly excellent reviews on Amazon.com, the MFX2 – not so much, Ram Mount without any reviews, and the Garmin receiving mixed reviews because it doesn’t support the W versions of the Nuvi line even though the picture on the Amazon page shows a W version Nuvi. The Ram Mount looks to be the worst designed one of the bunch with the Garmin looking the best from an aesthetics perspective.

If I had to choose one, I would probably go with the IG-B01A unless Garmin comes out with a mount for the W versions.

I don’t think I’d want to mount my $200 GPS to my bike: 1. This mounts do not look that sturdy. You make friends with the pavement and in addition to any bike repairs you’ll also be making a trip to your electronics dealer for a new GPS. 2. If it rains, the unit is toast. Most PNDs meant for automotive use are not waterproof. 3. You can’t use it for training logging because they don’t account for stops/starts and don’t’ have any other calculable functions. The only plus I can see to see to putting you GPS on your bike is for data logging and finding your way home when you get lost.

IMO you should just save up and get a proper cycling computer with GPS integrated if GPS is that important of a function for you in cycling.

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