Delorme PN-60

[TimTyler]

I've never used a GPS on a bicycle, but lately I can see how it might be helpful both on long and short trips.

At $400 + mounting it seems both expensive and a good value for it's features.

[waynemyer]

I have ogled that one.  I like that maps can be had for an annual subscription of $30.  That sure beats Garmin's ripoff maps.  I'm still running 2007 maps because I refuse to deal with Garmin's price, poor updates, and draconian DRM.

[TimTyler]

Well - I just bought one and am filling up an SD card with maps as I type.

I probably won't have a chance to ride with it before tomorrow, but I'll report back.

[surly22]

Have you worked around in the Topo maps yet? I cannot figure out how to get a cycling route created while on the cycling function. The Topo maps takes me down all of the major roads as if I was in a vehicle. Yet I have the road setting on low. Thanks Kristopher

[Pat Lamb]

Topo's routing is sort of like google maps.  The work-around is the same; put a via, stop, or waypoint in the middle of a stretch of the road with no crossings.  You'll end up with 25-75% more points on a given route to force it onto backroads.

[jcostanz]

I use a PN-40 with Topo 8 and now have Topo 9.  To set routing type, under the tab route, use New/Edit and you will see on the right a car, bike and hiker.  just click on the biker.  The great thing about Delorme software is you can add roads normally do not allow bikes.  ie Lewiston-Queenston bridge in Lewiston, NY.  The route and road will transfer, but the handheld will not auto-route over the added road.

Jeff