Memory Map 3500 GPS unit with Cateye Strada Double Wireless

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I've just ordered one for £300 new with full 1:50K GB mapping. Memory Map have now developed a firmware upgrade very recently that they state solves the issues with the GPS unit. IE the lack of a screenlock function for one. The units size IMO looks ideal for viewing from a bike on the move and the screen icon locks on your position in the middle of the screen so no need to touch the unit while riding. Admittedly I have yet to receive the unit but used Memory Map software before on a PDA. I will also be primarily using the unit for trail walking (hiking) but this will be excellent for following MTB trail routes. The software on PC is brilliant in my opinion for creating your own routes or openning up downloads of other peoples shared routes. I also considered the Garmin Oregon 450 & 550 units. These appear to have more functionality if your after on screen data like the traditional cycling computers along with a GPS unit for mapping/trails. But fingers crossed for me the firmware solves the know issues with the Memory Map 3500 as it certainly had the potential to be the ultimate hiking GPS unit for sure. For £300 with the mapping it certainly has everything I need for an excellent price. I can then pay with any savings for something like a Cateye Strada Double Wireless for speed/cadence/timing etc plus have both in easy view without the need to touch either while mountain biking. If it works then it will certainly be the best value pairing for functionality. I can get the Cateye strada double wirless for £60 btw.


Any thoughts on this combination?