New product from garmin
Tue, 01/10/2023 - 3:46pm
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Garmin has introduced a new series of products designed for those that travel in groups such as motorcycle clubs and off-roaders called the Tread series. These features include two-way communication and companion tracking.
For deep pockets !
Not exactly budget friendly US $ 599.00 for the basic model and add $ 200.00 for the communication feature.
Nuvi 2797LMT, DriveSmart 50 LMT-HD, Using Windows 10. DashCam A108C with GPS.
That $130 nuvi 6" refurb
That $130 nuvi 6" refurb worked fantastic on the motorcycle. Imported custom routes to navigate. Sure I had to cover it up in the rain, but $130 vs $500+... easy math.
new product
great concept but very expensive
Seems late to the market
Helmet to helmet communications has been around for at least a few years. One of the best systems is about $250, allow communications of 1 mile helmet to helmet, and if several riders in the group are spaced out, up to 5 miles using nest technology. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MVWTL6V?ie=UTF8&tag=vs-...
John from PA
I've been..
Looking at one of these units for use on my E-bike since it's temperature hardened and weatherproof. I also like the unit's ability to display and navigate off road on preloaded trail maps. It's one of the few Garmin units with this feature.
The Tread's internal battery lasts just 6 hours with the display at half brightness and just an hour at full. In bright sun, full brightness is a must.
The bike uses a 52VDC system so a DC to DC converter would be necessary to power via the Tread's 12 - 24V vehicle adapter.
The unit has possibilities but as others have said, it's rather spendy.
Yes
Expensive, especially if you go to the larger size displays.
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
$$$
too expensive!
Garmin DS55 with Traffic
Way to much $$$
Every vehicle/bike in the group would need one to be effective and be
be used a few or once a year? Pass.
0ver $2400
Expensive, especially if you go to the larger size displays.
Over $2400 for one combo. Geez my first three cars combined weren't that much.
. 2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Zumo 550, Zumo 450, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep. .
Garmin Tread XL Navigator Baja Race Edition
The Garmin Tread XL Navigator Baja Race Edition is $2,499.99!
https://www.gpscity.com/garmin-tread-xl-navigator-baja-race-...
All due respect
That is one of the dumbest ideas I’ve ever seen…so there you are, buzzing along on your bikes and Garmin thinks it’s a good idea to have to key a mike to talk to others…forget that you probably can’t hear it anyway, taking your hand off the bars and distracting yourself while keying the mike will be a non-starter for any biker with 1/10th a brain…Jm2cymmv
"You can't get there from here"
I’ve been riding for 44 years
Helmet to helmet communications has been around for at least a few years. One of the best systems is about $250, allow communications of 1 mile helmet to helmet, and if several riders in the group are spaced out, up to 5 miles using nest technology. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MVWTL6V?ie=UTF8&tag=vs-motorcycle-best-helmet-communicators-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B07MVWTL6V&th=1
and never felt the need to have comms…BUT…if I ever developed the need, this is the only smart way to go…totally hands free. Whoever thought up that Garmin must have been smoking crack…
"You can't get there from here"
nope
....Whoever thought up that Garmin must have been smoking crack…
Probably a design left sitting on a shelf at Garmin since the early 2000's, and just now dragged out to sell. It will be a FAILURE.....
Maybe someone was thinking CB Radio for bikers....yeah, great design...
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Although..
The GPS part of this product may appeal to some, the communication feature is of limited use. Hand held, push to talk microphones are inconvenient and in some cases, dangerous.
For vehicles & sports that require helmet use, there are several other communication devices that are much more functional. I ride an E-bike and use a helmet with a built in Bluetooth intercom. I can talk to fellow riders hands free using full duplex up to a half mile away. They also pair with a smartphone so I can listen to music or FM radio. The mic & speakers are built into the helmet so there are no wires or earpieces to contend with. They also have wind noise reducing capabilities.
There are several of these products on the market, all of which are considerably cheaper than the Garmin Tread units. I use one of these helmets from Sena:
https://www.sena.com/us-en/product/m1?utm_term=sena%20helmet...