Is this for bicycles too? Is the Tomtom Rider for bicycles too? I have never seen anyone mention bicyles at all. Is it absolutely not for them? I mean if you mount it on the steering wheel and use a normal bluetooth earset.. Is this for bicycles too? Is the Tomtom Rider for bicycles too? I have never seen anyone mention bicyles at all. Is it absolutely not for them? I mean if you mount it on the steering wheel and use... » Read More Is this for bicycles too? Is the Tomtom Rider for bicycles too? I have never seen anyone mention bicyles at all. Is it absolutely not for them? I mean if you mount it on the steering wheel and use a normal bluetooth earset.. « Show Less
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Dutch cycling websites say that the Rider can be mounted on bicycles, but that it is not marketed for bikes because of problems with routing. In the Netherlands and other north European countries, cyclists can ride against traffic on one-way streets, can take shortcuts through car-free zones, and often have separate routes between cities. There are many motorized-traffic-only bridges, tunnels, etc, with alternate routes for cyclists and pedestrians. TomTom's routing software is designed only for the motorized routes, so cyclists would (and do) find it very annoying. In the U.S., this might not be a problem. Dutch cycling websites say that the Rider can be mounted on bicycles, but that it is not marketed for bikes because of problems with routing. In the Netherlands and other north European countries, cyclists can ride against traffic on one-way streets, can take shortcuts through car-free zones, and often have separate routes between cities. There are many motorized-traffic-only bridges, tunnels, etc, with alternate routes for cyclists and pedestrians. TomTom's routing software is designed only for the motorized routes, so cyclists would (and do) find it very annoying. In the U.S., this might... » Read More Dutch cycling websites say that the Rider can be mounted on bicycles, but that it is not marketed for bikes because of problems with routing. In the Netherlands and other north European countries, cyclists can ride against traffic on one-way streets, can take shortcuts through car-free zones, and often have separate routes between cities. There are many motorized-traffic-only bridges, tunnels, etc, with alternate routes for cyclists and pedestrians. TomTom's routing software is designed only for the motorized routes, so cyclists would (and do) find it very annoying. In the U.S., this might not be a problem. « Show Less
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I have this tomtom and love it! I almost never connect it to my computer and it seems to still work fine. I have only noticed slightly longer connection and route calculating times (maybe 30 seconds) by not regularly connecting it
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In response to Rebecca King's statement: "the speakers are not great"I agree that NONE of the GPS units have great speakers (and I've looked at quite a few). So, I went to Wal-Mart and bought a $9 adaptor, which connects the output-jack of my Nuvi-350 directly to my car stereo.This is a MUST if you plan on using the nuvi's mp3 function and listening to music along the way. I've permanently wired mine so that it is a super easy connection and now I can hear all my mp3's (as well as Jill's navigation) through my car-speakers.Hope this is helpful to others... In response to Rebecca King's statement: "the speakers are not great"I agree that NONE of the GPS units have great speakers (and I've looked at quite a few). So, I went to Wal-Mart and bought a $9 adaptor, which connects the output-jack of my Nuvi-350 directly to my car stereo.This is a MUST if you plan on using the nuvi's mp3 function and listening to music along the way. I've permanently wired mine so that it is a super easy connection and now I can hear all my mp3's (as well as Jill's navigation) through my car-speakers.Hope this is helpful... » Read More In response to Rebecca King's statement: "the speakers are not great"I agree that NONE of the GPS units have great speakers (and I've looked at quite a few). So, I went to Wal-Mart and bought a $9 adaptor, which connects the output-jack of my Nuvi-350 directly to my car stereo.This is a MUST if you plan on using the nuvi's mp3 function and listening to music along the way. I've permanently wired mine so that it is a super easy connection and now I can hear all my mp3's (as well as Jill's navigation) through my car-speakers.Hope this is helpful to others... « Show Less
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It worked for me. I also wear glasses and they did not bother me when wearing both together. I wear the head phones mostly when bicycling.
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On long rides I play music and hear it just fine. I do not use earbuds and play my music through the speaker. Actually I had to turn it down a few times because the other riders would comment on my music selection. (I tend to listen to hard rock & metal when I exercise.)
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I am the passenger (Pillon) on a G4. I can have my helmet on while my husband gassing the bike and go into the gas station. I can still hear him loud and clear. MY response would be yes. We were trying to do scala adjustments on another unit in a riding group and I had on their scala ( while on my husband bike) and making adjustments with their primary unit on another bike. I do not think distance between primary and secondary is a problem, but I don't think a rep is going to tell you that when they can sell you 2 units?
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There must be differences depending on when you buy. I got the unit itself, a window mount bracklet, a USB cable and a car charger cable which also gives live traffic updates. However I would NEVER buy or recommend TomTom. For the past year or more their after sales service sucks, there is none. Go to Garmin. After 15 years with TomTom I changed and it's a welcome relief.Cheers.
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I ride a motorcycle also, no turn by turn with the watch (Garmin fenix), I suggestion something like the Garmin nuvi 2455 it has audible turn by turn that you can pipe to motorcycle headset (not for music or cell phones), gives you safe hands free and you don't have to try and look at a GPS screen when you are riding. I think the watch is great for hiking, trip auditing and location bearings but not for turn by turn navigation. Hope this helped.
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If the headsets are used as an intercom, nothing is connected to the motorcycle. On my BMW, I connected a SENA SM-10 so I can receive the bikes radio. The GPS has bluetooth so it will also transmit to the headsets. There is nothing that physically connects the headsets to the bike. If you need to charge the headsets battery, it can plug into a standard 12 volt receptacle (cigarette lighter) if the bike is equipped with one.
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I have the older model TomTom XL-S and know that ONLY the computerized female or male voices will actually speak the street names. All other voices included with the GPS are "real" voices and therefore cannot speak the actual street names, just the generic type directions as you mentioned. I don't know if your newer model TomTom is the same, but it sounds to me like it might be. Hope this helped!
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I'm not sure I understand but I'll tell you what I know; my Lifetime Free Traffic thingee does not have a "USB". It plugs into the bottom of the TomTom and the car (power) plug. Unlike the other answer I've had no problems with my TomTom and have found them very helpful the couple of times I've had questions. I have owned one for years and have had no problems. The only thing I would suggest is not to whine the cord tightly after use it will last much longer. I love my TomTom and have been very happy with it. When I do download new maps their program automatically backs up what is on it before putting new maps on. The TomTom USB connector for the computer is normal size. I'm not sure I understand but I'll tell you what I know; my Lifetime Free Traffic thingee does not have a "USB". It plugs into the bottom of the TomTom and the car (power) plug. Unlike the other answer I've had no problems with my TomTom and have found them very helpful the couple of times I've had questions. I have owned one for years and have had no problems. The only thing I would suggest is not to whine the cord tightly after use it will last much longer. I love my TomTom and have been very happy with it. When I do download new maps their program automatically backs up what is... » Read More I'm not sure I understand but I'll tell you what I know; my Lifetime Free Traffic thingee does not have a "USB". It plugs into the bottom of the TomTom and the car (power) plug. Unlike the other answer I've had no problems with my TomTom and have found them very helpful the couple of times I've had questions. I have owned one for years and have had no problems. The only thing I would suggest is not to whine the cord tightly after use it will last much longer. I love my TomTom and have been very happy with it. When I do download new maps their program automatically backs up what is on it before putting new maps on. The TomTom USB connector for the computer is normal size. « Show Less
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About pedestrians and bicycles....I do not think so, I tried using it to walk and nothing happened, maybe I did not walk fast enough, and I did not see anything in the little manual. I have never tried it with my bicycle. A very good question, I wish I had a better answer for you. I did not look into this as I just wanted it for our car. Maybe you can Google the question.
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I've been using this device for about 4 years and what I've discovered is walking around my semi in the wind it works great no noise can be heard on the other side because of the microphone cover however I do not believe it would work good on a bike because it does not hold on to your head very well for that kind of a condition. It is a bit bulky to fit under a helmet.on a bike you would be better off with an in ear piece rather than an over the ear piece.
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we ride over 3000 miles every oct . I have set up many bikes now with a mount waterproof or not, depending on what you want for tom tom and garmin. we had no problems with a few sprinkles while we used them on the bikes. a quick release system works the best.
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I have my regular car GPS mounted on my motor Cycle . and I use it rain or shine . seems to work well for me and takes a lot of thr vibration out as well , I would say for the price go for it . PS never had under water , but a few darn good thunder storms .
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Now I'm really confused! According to the CNET review, this is an "over the ear" type of bluetooth headset. I don't think I can stand to have an earbud stuck in my ear. Nuts, and I was just about to buy the silly thing too! Any ideas out there for those of you who can't stand to have anything stuck in your ears?Help!Carol
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The TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio can still take signals from a external chest strap which will come in very usefully for cycling as the watch is mounted on the bike instead of its been wore on the wrist. Hope this helps.