TomTom One

Darrenm72
Darrenm72 Posts: 93
edited October 2011 in The bottom bracket
Can I use a TomTom One as Sat Nav on my bike rides.

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  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Yes, you can. Think they may have even made a handlebar mount for it. But if it's anything like mine, the battery won't last long enough.
  • wiffachip
    wiffachip Posts: 861
    you can get cycle specific versions now which are built into the sole of your shoes

    i met a dutch bloke with one..................clever clogs
  • rozzer32
    rozzer32 Posts: 3,920
    wiffachip wrote:
    you can get cycle specific versions now which are built into the sole of your shoes

    i met a dutch bloke with one..................clever clogs

    Wahey!!!
    ***** Pro Tour Pundit Champion 2020, 2018, 2017 & 2011 *****
  • Aerozine50
    Aerozine50 Posts: 73
    Er yes I've got a pintle mount for the device on my RockHopper

    Basically the Tom Tomk fits into a waterproof casing which still allows you to use the touch screen.

    However I only use it when really lost as the battery power isn't that long when unplugged.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof-bi ... 4aaf932b3e

    Regards

    Paul
    "Commuterised" Specialized Rockhopper Disc 2004.
    FCN #7 - Skinny tyres and Cleats.
    1962 Rory O'Brien Roadie Lightweight. (but heavy by todays standards!)
    FCN #4
    2007 Specialized Roubaix Expert.
    FCN # 1/2 - Cobbly racing tyres and MTB cleats.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,177
    Aren't they a bit large to have on your bars?
  • Aerozine50
    Aerozine50 Posts: 73
    Certainly they look a bit "Bad Taste" on a road bike and probably make you a target for the local neds and cahvs as "you aren't from round the area" if you ride with a Tom Tom.

    However on a MTB or hybrid they are okay.
    "Commuterised" Specialized Rockhopper Disc 2004.
    FCN #7 - Skinny tyres and Cleats.
    1962 Rory O'Brien Roadie Lightweight. (but heavy by todays standards!)
    FCN #4
    2007 Specialized Roubaix Expert.
    FCN # 1/2 - Cobbly racing tyres and MTB cleats.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    The battery in my Tom Tom for the car is equally pants. I'd not get far without power.

    I happily do 100 milers with just some vague place names scribbled on a piece of paper in my pocket. If you want to be flash - put some sellotape over it and loop it round your bars for easy reference.

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