Bike computer w/ GPS?

[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.

[jobob]

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.

Oooooh I need me one of those! Does it find bakeries and ice cream shops as well?

Sorry, couldn't resist. Plus I'm sure SK was expecting to hear from me, dangling the carrot & all. Can't disappoint her.

[SadieKate]

I just checked. It found the Konditorei, our local fabulous and sinful Austrian bakery. I know. I've been keeping this a secret. We'll have to plan a trip. It's just too dangerous there.

http://www.konditoreidavis.com/