GPS apps for smartphones

Euros
Euros Posts: 17
edited August 2010 in Road beginners
I am considering upgrading to a smartphone. Are there any apps out there which you can upload you route and use it as a GPS system to follow your route. I know that there are apps which track your ride however what i am looking for is something i can use as a sat nav.

Also are there any mounts to which you can attach the smartphone to the handlebars or stem of the bike.

Thanks

Euros

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  • Garz
    Garz Posts: 1,155
    Two I have tried that are good are sportypal and MyTracks.
  • balthazar
    balthazar Posts: 1,565
    There are plenty of apps- it depends on the OS but all the main ones (iOS, Android, whatever Nokia run now) are well covered. I use MotionX on an iPhone, and previously Sports Tracker on a Nokia running Symbian S60.

    Check Amazon or eBay for handlebar mounts, there are plenty available at different prices. Note that phones run out of battery quickly and their GPS reception is fairly weak, compared to dedicated units.
  • pilot_pete
    pilot_pete Posts: 2,120
    Take a look at Endomondo, works well with my smartphone.

    PP
  • pilot_pete
    pilot_pete Posts: 2,120
    Take a look at Endomondo, works well with my smartphone.

    PP
  • Bradders87
    Bradders87 Posts: 93
    On the rare times I need navigation, I just use Tomtom or similar, have it running in the background and speaking directions to me through some headphones.
  • flet©h
    flet©h Posts: 88
    Try Viewranger.

    It costs 4 quid but turns your smart phone into a fully functioning GPS to rival a garmin. You can even download OS maps (for extra cost).
  • notsoblue
    notsoblue Posts: 5,756
    My personal preference is Cardiotrainer. Good for planning training rides/runs. Its on Android.

    http://www.worksmartlabs.com/cardiotrainer/about.php

    I can also recommend http://ridewithgps.com/ for analysing ride data generated by most of these apps.
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  • 37monkey
    37monkey Posts: 141
    I used to use endomondo but have just changed to sportstracker as I can compare workouts side buy side it's a nokia thing from ovi and it's free
  • edb999
    edb999 Posts: 44
    another vote for mytracks :D
  • Porta105
    Porta105 Posts: 57
    Pilot Pete wrote:
    Take a look at Endomondo, works well with my smartphone.

    PP

    +1
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  • Gregamos
    Gregamos Posts: 13
    I've got "Cyclemeter GPS Cycling Computer" for my iPhone. tried it out today, works like a charm. Bags of functionality including Google Maps integration and various social networking options (if that's your thing), a steal for a one off £3.

    http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/cyclemet ... 95774?mt=8
  • Gregamos
    Gregamos Posts: 13
    I've got "Cyclemeter GPS Cycling Computer" for my iPhone. tried it out today, works like a charm. Bags of functionality including Google Maps integration and various social networking options (if that's your thing), a steal for a one off £3.

    http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/cyclemet ... 95774?mt=8

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