Bike computer w/ GPS?

[SadieKate]

I've got one just like V's (borrowed from a friend). It found the local Peet's but not Steady Eddy's in Winters.

How does a business get added? What is the source for the data?

[kelownagirl]

Anyone use the Edge with a Mac? I'm about to buy one. I am a geek I know.

[bike4ever]

I just got the Edge 305 and am using it with a Mac. You have to go to Garmin to download different software to upload it to your computer. You also have to use Safari only to use the motionbased.com website to upload your info.

[Veronica]

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How does a business get added? What is the source for the data?

Navteq produces the maps. You can add in any places not there as well.

V.

[uforgot]

Garmin 60. Do these things work only on certain roads? I've gotten lost on gravel roads around here, but they are barely on a map. Will the GPS still tell me where I am? I don't know too much about these, but they sound really interesting. I'll have to do a bit of research. Something about these forums...they make everything sound so appealing and I start thinking I can't bike without them...Brooks Saddle...Carradice Bag...Gorestopper Jacket

[Veronica]

The 60 knows where you are even if you're not on a road. It shows a track of where you have been so you can backtrack. Garmin has on line access to their maps so you can see what roads are included before you buy the map set.

V.

[uforgot]

The 60 knows where you are even if you're not on a road. It shows a track of where you have been so you can backtrack. Garmin has on line access to their maps so you can see what roads are included before you buy the map set.

V.

I've been to the Garmin website. There seems to be many versions of the "60". GPS 60, GPSMAP 60, GPSMAPbunch of letters here... anyway, which one do you have? Is it the basic 60, because everything you have said so far indicates that it may be what I "need". I just want to get unlost, map a route in advance and find a store or "starbucks" if I need to. I also like that some find lakes, parks, etc. I think I'll also see what kinds of maps I can download. Thanks!

[uforgot]

Veronica, never mind, I reread the thread and saw it was the 60CSX. Thanks for all of the info.

[SadieKate]

The 60CSX which I have borrowed was already set up ready to go, BUT I didn't have any manuals when it was handed to me. I futzed with it a bit and was able to figure out how to "find" the local brewery and get directions from my current location. I like intuitively easy equipment.

[SadieKate]

Navteq produces the maps. You can add in any places not there as well.

V.

What I really wanted to know was how to make sure a point of interest was relayed to the world. For instance, Steady Eddy's in Winters is really welcoming to cyclists. They have cables on the front railing and will loan a lock. They could be added via the website so that others can see the info, not just me.

http://mapreporter.navteq.com/dur-we...ER&language=en