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Re: GPS for the 690
« on: March 16, 2014, 08:47:21 pm »
Thanks for the info; I'll have to check-out ' Bird's Eye'.  What I don't like about the Oregon is the smaller screen.  Originally I had a small screen device (I forget what some kind of Garmin) that was made for hiking; there is no way that you can read it at speed.  It would help if you were lost, but not while ridding.  There are area in Colorado that are 40 square miles where you can ride, and a lot of it looks the same; neat, but easy to get lost.  I have heard an interesting debate between the Zumo and the Montana; some say that you can see the trails on the Zumo, and some say that you need a trails type GPS.  I could see some forest roads being on the Zumo, but single track?  What I do like about the Montana is how customizable it is, and how you can run a normal type of Garmin screen on it for highway navigation.  Torturetech (Turatech) makes a holder for it, but I think it is about $200.  I just checked 'Bird's Eye'; I'm glad it worked for you - maybe it's good in your area - the Amazon reviews were less than favorable.
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