help finding GPS UNIT

Ir0neagle said:

I am looking to find a new GPS unit that I can use on my bike but also use for backpacking. Right now I have the garmin edge 205. It is great for training on my bike but does not have much utility for navigation. I would like my new GPS to have a map display and still be able to display the statistics that the edge has (speed, average speed, elevation, grade, lap). Also have a good utility for downloading rides onto a computer for storage and comparison. Any suggestions of any models that have most of these features or what you are using and how you like it would be great.
thanks in advance,
mike

I use a Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx. Great unit, downloadable maps, topo maps, etc. You can but a handlebar mount if you wish.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=310

Bottom line, it is expensive, but I have been nothing but pleased with mine.

Many of Garmin's units will give you what you're looking for. Check out the eTrex line and compare with the GPSMAP units mentioned in the other post.

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9202 said:

I use a Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx. Great unit, downloadable maps, topo maps, etc. You can but a handlebar mount if you wish.

buy.garmin.comshop.doOpen ↗

Bottom line, it is expensive, but I have been nothing but pleased with mine.

How good are the road maps?. I do lots of back road biking, do the county and township roads show up on the maps.
thanks