GPS tech (Garmin, Hammerhead, Wahoo, RWGPS, etc)

AA batteries, power monkey e.t.c Google for AA usb battery packs and similar.

I don't know how you are going to get power whilst riding without a dynohub or dynamo, solar panels will not produce enough reliably enough..

My eTrex uses AAs.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/battery-powered-emergency-mobile-phone-charger-222899
http://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/

Thanks, I had thought about using a standard dynamo but a quick search only found hub dynamos.
Have looked at solar panels and like you say they don’t produce enough and the ones that do are costly and big.
Batteries are an option but it is a bit wasteful and weighty although convenient.

I will look into the dynamo route further

Found this but $109

*Incase anyone else is looking this **site has a DIY version *for dynamo, also apparently Reecharge will work with bottle dynamo

Semi-bump - also on the same topic as the last one.

Thinking of getting a 705/similar and looking at power-sources for it for touring - Will inevitably take spare batteries but always like the idea of self-sufficiency.

Moonboy, did you ever have any joy with the issue? Anyone else recommend any good dynamos? I've never used a dynamo at all - does it affect your speed at all or is it negligible?

I use a Veho Pebble
it's a rechargable Li-ion battery to recharge my Garmin,iPhone,iPod etc
Got it from Amazon.co.uk

manages to charge my Garmin after a Nite ride in an hour and also has charge left to charge other items.

Only thing is, there's no guarantee I'm going to be near a power source for two and half weeks.

I've tried and not got on with solar chargers.

Aahh good point....
Never tried Solar chargers myself either....
Hope you get something sorted.

http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/chargers/nokia-bicycle-charger-kit

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He's done well.

Semi-bump - also on the same topic as the last one.

Thinking of getting a 705/similar and looking at power-sources for it for touring - Will inevitably take spare batteries but always like the idea of self-sufficiency.

Moonboy, did you ever have any joy with the issue? Anyone else recommend any good dynamos? I've never used a dynamo at all - does it affect your speed at all or is it negligible?

This is the main reason I'm thinking of buying an Etrex model over one of the 705's if I'm touring and need power I can't always guarantee I'll be able to charge it. But the cycling specific features of the 705 make that very appealing, decisions, decisions...

I ended up getting a emergency phone recharger thing from Asda for less than a tenner (including rechargeable batteries). It uses AA batteries or rechargeables and has a mini USB out connection. If I'm using it for just a long weekend I usually take two sets of charged rechargeable's and run the Garmin off those first, knowing that I would still have 8+ hours once they have both been used.
If I was going away from power for longer I could always buy AA's from anywhere.
It also recharges the phone and MP3 player

spenceey, I had the same thoughts as you over outdoor GPS or dedicated bike unit, On the bike unit downloading and uploading routes and courses is easier, it is nowhere near as bulky on the bike and if I ever wanted to get into training it could deal with that (HRM, cadence etc)

I'm not sure what mapping a basic Etrex would provide. There is a new version of the Etrex coming out later this year so there are some very cheap units on offer if it will do what you need

Hmm so perhaps I'll look for the 705 then. Where's the best place to buy one of these with the 800 series out now?

Actually without being a knob I can't really see the difference between the 605 & 705 other than the fact the 705 does cadence and HR.

The 605 can be had at activegps for only £170;

http://www.activegps.co.uk/garmin-edge-605.htm

It will record everything else so I think I might go for that option.

Nice find - and think I'll defo opt for the 605 having looked into it a bit more. There's no need given my shit fitness and lack of competitive streak for measuring cadence or heart rate. In fact having my heart rate on screen in front of me would just convince me I needed surgery.

I wonder what kind of 'bike mount' is included in the packet from there? I.e. is it the same as the 8.99 handlebar mount?

Actually scrap that is £190 a good price for the 705?

Compared to everywhere else I've seen - it's normally about the 240 mark.

But does it come with maps loaded?

I've got one on ebay for £190 with HRM and cadence, seems like a very good price.

With the 705, you can add open source maps for free. Not so much with the 605.

Yes you can.

There are also the Dakota 10 & 20. Not quite as cycle oriented (although the Dakota 20 can work with cadence, heart-rate, etc) but a bit cheaper and still work with the free OSM maps with routing. Also has AA batteries and a touchscreen which is decent to use.

Garmin 705 on the way with cadance and HRM, cost me 195 all in. Pretty happy with that.

Right now how the hell do I set the thing up and get my Dunwich Dynamo route on there?

Right now how the hell do I set the thing up and get my Dunwich Dynamo route on there?

I just set up my Dunwich Dynamo route on ridewithgps.com today: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/537530

^ Click on the link and then on the export tab on the right hand pane and download the .tcx (garmin training center) file as this wont deviate from the set route.

When you get your 705, plug it into your computer and go into it, like you would a usb drive). There will be a folder called courses. Copy it there.

Done.

Spenceey - put your route into gpsies.com
save it then export it to a .tcx file and to your garmin (if you have the plugin)
alternatively copy that tcx file to your garmin\courses folder
on your garmin, goto training, courses - choose the course and select 'do course'
you'll then have a nice pink line to follow all the way to Dunwich.

This is what I did last year and it worked a treat.

EDIT: What he said ^ damn you TIM!

EDIT: What he said ^ damn you TIM!

Not my fault you type too slow... :)