31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Gizmo Works Well, April 2 2010
By Michael B. Critz "mcritz007" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Garmin 010-11023-00 Colorado Series Bike Mount (Electronics)
I talk a little bit about this gizmo. The gizmo lets you attach a GPS to you bike and works pretty well.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mounting could be better, July 24 2008
By Dwh Transportation Analysis "Dave Harmon" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Garmin 010-11023-00 Colorado Series Bike Mount (Electronics)
I tried a number of times to get the unit tightly attached to the handlebars using included and other ties I had. I couldn't get it tight enough so that the unit wouldn't rotate when going over bumps. It definitely needs a better attachment. I finally resorted to an old trip computer mount with screw attachment. I used the ties laterally on the unit mount and put the ties under the old mount - this holds the unit firmly. It works fine now. They should include a better attachment mechanism with this unit.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Addition to the Garmin Colorado, Jun 6 2008
By Timothy B. Riley - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Garmin 010-11023-00 Colorado Series Bike Mount (Electronics)
I use my Garmin Colorado 400t mostly for geocaching. I use my bike mostly to stay in shape. With this bike mount kit I can now do both at the same time! Also, having a GPS on my handlebars is very convenient for when I am riding in unfamiliar territory and get a little turned around (O-K, lost).
The kit come with four plastic zip-lock ties, but you only need two and the others are spares. It was not as tight as I wanted it to be when I used only my fingers to tighten the straps so I used a pair of pliers to grab onto the strap and make it nice and snug. I then cut off the part of the straps sticking out in order to make it look nice.
Although it looks a little big on the handlebars (see my photos above under "customer's images") it actually is very practical to use and when I take it off I really don't even notice the mount. The screen is O-K in bright light, but when it's really overcast I turn on the GPS's backlight.
If you have a Colorado unit and want to take it with you when biking, I would certainly recommend this gadget.
Garmin Colorado 400t Handheld GPS Unit with US Topographic Preloaded Maps