I commute by bike sometimes so I bought a cheap belt camera pouch, and the
x51v in its leather case fits nicely. That way it gets insulated somewhat.
But I just ordered a GPS unit and can get a bike mount. That means that it would be on the handlebars and every time I hit a bump, which around here is every time the wheel turns, it is going to shake. I have a cheap computer mounted on the handlebars and certainly don't think twice about that, but I don't love my computer.
Folks mount it in the car, and I intend to do that, but the car has shock absorbers which function far better than the ones on my bike.
Is it harmful to mount it on the handlebars? I won't do it often but it would be fun to do it on the commute once or twice.
I don't think it would bother it short term. I'm not sure about the cumulative affect of it seeing that much pounding on a daily basis. Be kind of like putting it in a paint shaker every morning and evening. Maybe if you put some rubber or elastomer type material on the mount the Axim rests on it might take up the majority of the big jolts. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
I commute by bike sometimes so I bought a cheap belt camera pouch, and the
x51v in its leather case fits nicely. That way it gets insulated somewhat.
But I just ordered a GPS unit and can get a bike mount. That means that it would be on the handlebars and every time I hit a bump, which around here is every time the wheel turns, it is going to shake. I have a cheap computer mounted on the handlebars and certainly don't think twice about that, but I don't love my computer.
Folks mount it in the car, and I intend to do that, but the car has shock absorbers which function far better than the ones on my bike.
Is it harmful to mount it on the handlebars? I won't do it often but it would be fun to do it on the commute once or twice.
Bro I just think you worry too much, there are far bigger things to worry about! Life is too short!
Does that mean that you bounce your Axim around? It isn't the biggest thing on earth but I was kind of hoping that someone would write that they use the Axim on their bike all the time and no problems. I think that it's a bad idea. But it would be worse to hold it. I could leave it in the pouch and just have the voice saying "turn left", and see where I end up. Splash.
Does that mean that you bounce your Axim around? It isn't the biggest thing on earth but I was kind of hoping that someone would write that they use the Axim on their bike all the time and no problems. I think that it's a bad idea. But it would be worse to hold it. I could leave it in the pouch and just have the voice saying "turn left", and see where I end up. Splash.
for the "splash", they have the otterbox case... however, I think it will defeat the purpose of why you have it with you...
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I'm afraid I don't have an answer for you DaveK, but I too will follow this thread with interest. I'd like to take my X51v out on my bike too, and sat-nav my way to new places.
My Marin has front suspension, but I know from what my hands feel like after a ride that this doesn't really absorb much vibration! However, I have a set of triathlon bars, and to mount these to the handlebars means using rubber spacers which add further damping - so I'm considering mounting the Axim on the tri-bars. I know forum members have reported dropping their Axims onto concrete numerous times and the PDA surviving, as testament to whatever additional protective case they own, so hopefully the relatively gentle vibration from tarmac cycling won't pose a serious threat.
Just got to hope you don't hit a truck head on while studying the map - but if that happens, the Axim will probably be the last thing on your mind (or the last thing to go through your head, as the old joke goes...).
Edit: Great cycle route planner in your link, btw! Your commute couldn't be more different to mine - well, since I worked in London years ago! (I'll see if I can plot my own for comparison.)
Edit: Sticking my route in here, so as not to hi-jack the thread. What isn't shown on this map is the hillclimbing aspect! My bike commute
Great cycle route planner in your link, btw! Your commute couldn't be more different to mine - well, since I worked in London years ago! (I'll see if I can plot my own for comparison.)
The commuting distance has gone up a bit since I mapped that route. The long up and downtown section in Manhattan has moved east a bit since there is a bike/pedestrian path along the East River running south from 38th street. It adds about a half mile to the trip because it isn't as direct (so it's now about 29 1/2 miles round trip) but is faster and easier since I'm not dodging buses, cars, trucks, and taxis. It doesn't extend north to the 59th Street Bridge because the UN is in the way, but they're planning on putting the bike path through in a few years.
Still, as familiar as I am with NYC, it would be nice to have the GPS.
Oh, I just thought of something. I have to get the NYC Bike Map into the Axim. That has the location and phone numbers of all the bike shops. That can come in handy. It's probably only available as a PDF but that should work.
Wow, you ride your bike to commute in Manhattan! Holy smokes, you're one brave guy. My brother lives on East 91st and commutes roughly to the Empire State Building everyday. I barely want to walk to the train station in that traffic much less ride a bike. BUt, the answer to your last question is yes, you can get Pocket Adobe Reader loaded on your Axim and read a PDF file. So your guidebook to bike shops will be readable. Does it also have hospitals and walk-in clinics listed? ;-)
Wow, you ride your bike to commute in Manhattan! Holy smokes, you're one brave guy. My brother lives on East 91st and commutes roughly to the Empire State Building everyday. I barely want to walk to the train station in that traffic much less ride a bike. BUt, the answer to your last question is yes, you can get Pocket Adobe Reader loaded on your Axim and read a PDF file. So your guidebook to bike shops will be readable. Does it also have hospitals and walk-in clinics listed? ;-)
It really isn't that tough once you get used to it. Most of the drivers are pretty nice about it, and there are enough folks riding bikes so everyone is sort of aware that you're on the road. The only real problem is that all the lights are staggered for car speeds so there are a lot of red lights to run. But since most of the streets are one way, that's pretty easy.
I didn't find PDFs worked very well on the Axim. I finally did get the Adobe Reader in but, well, let's try it. Ok, here are the maps. Coming down now. Move them to the CF card. Ok, it works sort of. Very slow and no way to jump to the correct magnification. I think maybe FoxIt has a better PDF viewer than Adobe but not for PDA? Oh well.
Still, it works and the next time I get lost, there it is. Very cool.
hey you live right by my house! i live by Union and Utopia. ive just started riding around Kissena and Flushing meadow park. one day ill hit the city, but i still have the fear of doing that since i know how i drive. haha. thats a pretty hefty commute, 28 miles, you do that daily? how long do you take? it sure beats driving or mass transit i bet.
if i were you id insulate it in every way possible. maybe use a silicon skin so it protects all around with a screen cover. having a set of front shocks is a good idea... some are softer than others for different types of riding. a little bit less pressure in the tires also matter.
well you probably know about bikes as much as i do. but a good idea is to get a case that you can put a wrist strap on so it can be strapped to you instead of the bike... like the ipod bands that a lotta people use at the gym.
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