nüvi® 500 GPS w/RAM Handlebar Mount
February 15th, 2010
I added to my Novara Safari a nüvi® 500 GPS and I used a RAM handlebar mount RAP-274-1-GA32 to attach it to my bike. There are some really good reviews about the nüvi® 500 so I will point you to one of my favorites at GPS magazine instead of boring you with one of my own. I choose nüvi® 500 for 2 reasons. 1st I needed a durable GPS with a bicycle mode for long range navigation and 2 it had to be water proof. I did not need all the fancy stuff that the Garmin Edge® 605 or Edge® 705 has to offer. I do want to make one point about the nüvi® 500 that has change since the review in GPS magazine appeared. GPS magazine states “No text-to-speech; doesn’t speak names of actual streets, just generic “turn left” or “turn right” instructions”. This is no longer true. If you’ve been looking for a single GPS solution for the car, hiking, bicycle, and possibly boat, the nüvi 500 is the best option to date. The nüvi 500 has a suggested retail price of $499 but you can purchased a refurbished one like I did for $210.
One last note: For those of you who are wondering how I plan to keep the nüvi® 500 charged out in the middle of nowhere take a look at PowerFilm (Portable Solor Chargers). I will get back with you on how this turns out but, so far its looking real good.
2 Responses to “nüvi® 500 GPS w/RAM Handlebar Mount”
Just wanted to say thank you for posting these articles about the Safari. My wife and I have been considering getting a pair of these bikes for our foray into touring and I love seeing the info on panniers and GPS.
PS: As a Lafayette grad living on the west coast, I have to say it was nice seeing that pic of the Lehigh/Delaware confluence in Easton. Brought back memories. Thanks!
I’m glad you enjoyed your visit.