Its not really a matter of getting lost. The Small garmin vista hcf
model gives lots of data. I usually on need the speed as I am going
along, but once I'm home and want to record the workout then the
altitude climbed, avg spd, max spd etc all become of interest. the
vista unit isn't much bigger that the avg. bike computer doesn't need
wires, or sensors to be mounted and if you need something to tell you
your cadence you are in bad shape. I use to relie on the cadence and
then i was watching the bike device as you describe you don't want
too, and I don't either.

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-- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, Clifford Moore <frommerstop@...>
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> I've tried using a GPS on my trikes, and while I didn't have any
real problems, I found it distracting & more bulky than necessary. I
prefer to enjoy the ride and not play with electronics when I'm on my
bikes (or trikes). Isn't that what it's supposed to be all about? If
not, stay home and ride an Exercycle! ;-) Speed, cadence, mileage,
even a compass on some models... how much information do you really
need & can you process before it becomes a distraction from what
should be a calming and refreshing experience. For a cockpit, I'll
board a plane.
>  Of course, I usually let my wife worry about what the GPS is doing
when I'm driving as well, I suppose if I were really worried about
getting lost, I'd see more value in it.
> Cliff
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> --- On Sat, 2/28/09, plawsonanoka <plawsonanoka@...> wrote:
> From: plawsonanoka <plawsonanoka@...>
> Subject: [actionbent] Re: Which GPS?
> To: actionbent@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 1:08 AM
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> cat eye is a whimps idea. the mounts are available
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> vista's is a great way to go and usually available for under 200$.
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> don't be afraid of the factory reconditioned units and cheaper
prices,
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> they still carry 1 yr. warrenty. Once you've used a GPS on the
bike
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> you will never settle for anything less. why worry about the cost?
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