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Mounting Nuvi 660 on Bicycle

 
Thu, 04/03/2008 - 11:47am

Hi everyone,

I would like to know if anyone has an idea on how to mount my Nuvi 660 on my Hybrid bicycle. I just got it and I love using it in the car, but I think it would also be great when I go touring or bicycling in trails. At least, I would be able to use the trip computer but it would also be handy if I entered the trail ends as POI. Furthermore, a lot of the trails I use follow roads closely so It would be helpfull whenever I go searching for a convenience store or something else....

So, If you have a great idea to secure my Nuvi 660 to my bicycle, I'd appreciate it. (obviously, I must be able to unmount the Nuvi easilly so as not to get it stolen when I lock the bike somewhere...)

PS. For those about concerned about the bad battery life, I got that covered: http://www.hymini.com/eshop/index.html

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Thu, 04/03/2008 - 12:02pm

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You might want to look at RAM Mounts. They have a variety of mounting options.

http://www.ram-mount.com/

Also, an option is Tech Mounts but that might be more than you need.

http://www.techmounts.com/

Thu, 04/03/2008 - 2:36pm

more on RAM mounts

I have a RAM mount for my mountain bike, with a bracket for the NUVI and one for the RINO 530. Both work well on the bicycle, as well as on my scooters. NUVis have somewhat limited battery life of course, but if you carry and charger and just plug in during lunch, you can bike almost a whole day...

Motorcycle Mama wrote:

You might want to look at RAM Mounts. They have a variety of mounting options.

http://www.ram-mount.com/

Also, an option is Tech Mounts but that might be more than you need.

http://www.techmounts.com/

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Garminfone (Android) Colorado 300 NUVI 550 NUVIFone M20
Thu, 04/03/2008 - 3:19pm

Hymini Wind Power

ejodoin wrote:

Hi everyone,

PS. For those about concerned about the bad battery life, I got that covered: http://www.hymini.com/eshop/index.html

The wind generator is kind of cool.

You should go to Radio Shack and see if they can figure a way to modify one of these bike generators (6V 3W) to charge a power pack or something.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/lighting/bottle.html

Thu, 04/03/2008 - 4:43pm

Found what I was looking fro,,,

Thanks, I found what I was looking for:

http://www.ram-mount.com/gps_mounts/model_garmin_gps_mount.h...

Fri, 04/04/2008 - 9:27am

I have a Garmin mount for my

I have a Garmin mount for my Quest2. I haven't tried any of the ram mounts, but I've heard good things about them.

Fri, 04/04/2008 - 10:11am

good mount

Wish I could use that on my ultralight but the tubing of the frame is bigger than bicycle handle bars, also my Nuvi has no place to attach a lanyard and that could be a concern on the air or on a bike over rough terrain.

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Garmin 38 - Magellan Gold - Garmin Yellow eTrex - Nuvi 260 - Nuvi 2460LMT - Google Nexus 7 - Toyota Entune NAV
Fri, 04/04/2008 - 12:15pm

Vinyl Tubing

flaco wrote:

Wish I could use that on my ultralight but the tubing of the frame is bigger than bicycle handle bars, also my Nuvi has no place to attach a lanyard and that could be a concern on the air or on a bike over rough terrain.

I had a similar problem and solved it with some 3/8" vinyl tubing from the hardware store. It keeps the U-bolt from slipping and avoids the need to over-tighten and potentially crimp/weaken the tubing.

Also, their cradle is quite secure and I can't imagine the GPS coming out during any event from which you could walk away.

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Nuvi 660 -- and not upgrading it or maps until Garmin fixes long-standing bugs/problems, and get maps to where they are much more current, AND corrected on a more timely basis when advised of mistakes.
Fri, 04/04/2008 - 12:23pm

remember they aren't water

remember they aren't water resistant in any way