Oregon Bike Mount

[+The Yinnies]

What should I go with? I am going to mount it on a mountain bike. I like the OEM, but does it work good?

Thanks

Edited April 25, 2009 by The Yinnie's

[+Red90]

The Garmin one is horrid junk. I don't know if there is a good alternative.

[+embra]

Does RAM make one? They have routinely good quality.

[+Maingray]

RAM have OR parts for this as well;

http://gpstracklog.typepad.com/gps_tracklo...n-colorado.html

[+Red90]

RAM have OR parts for this as well;

http://gpstracklog.typepad.com/gps_tracklo...n-colorado.html

 

Yes, that is it. As you can see, they do not make the right mount and you put together some mismatching bits to get it to work.

Edited April 25, 2009 by Red90

[+g-o-cashers]

Anyone tried one of these.

[+Mydnyghte]

This is what I ordered for my mountain bike, and it works PERFECTLY. I've never had it move on me despite what type of terrain I go over. And I've no shocks/suspension on my bike. I can't come up with enough good words to say about how well it works.

 

RAM-HOL-GA31U $10 cradle for your Oregon

RAM-B-238U $6 ball to mate cradle to arm

RAP-B-231U $7 handlebar mount

RAM-B-201U-A $10 short arm

 

Ordered from The Mount Depot Thats the shortest arm they have, and both the ball for the cradle and the one on the handlebar mount are rubber, so the chances of the Oregon moving around on you are pretty much nill.

Edited April 26, 2009 by Mydnyghte

[+Redwoods Mtn Biker]

The OEM mount works pretty well. The trick is to get the zip ties tight. Use pliers to pull and a flat head screwdriver pressing against the end with the slot.

 

If you go with the RAM cradle, you should be able to mount it without a short arm, by using the RAP-274 or RAP-274U. I haven't tested this combination, but it looks like it would work. RAM mounts are excellent, and this may be the best solution.

[+Mydnyghte]

If you go with the RAM cradle, you should be able to mount it without a short arm, by using the RAP-274 or RAP-274U. I haven't tested this combination, but it looks like it would work. RAM mounts are excellent, and this may be the best solution.

 

You are correct, I actually bought that setup for a buddy of mine for Christmas. I went with an arm for mine just so I could have a little more flexibility for positioning my GPS.

[+Redwoods Mtn Biker]

Can you adjust it on the fly, without stopping?

[+Mydnyghte]

I haven't tried it, but I don't see why not.

[sanramonhunter]

What should I go with? I am going to mount it on a mountain bike. I like the OEM, but does it work good?

Thanks

 

The OEM works fine for me. Probably depends on what terrain your going on. I use mine on pretty level and smooth terrain. (street and smooth dirt trails.) So I can't speak to difficult terrain usability.

[+ricrey99]

I purchased the Ram mounts for my truck and my Harley. I could not be more satified.

[+Spectra20]

I know this is an old post but its as good a place as any for this information.

 

RAM Mount is making a Oregon bike mount and it comes with a cradle.

RAP-274-GA31U is the part number. I am going to order one here shortly since I can't seem to find one locally.

[+ecanderson]

FWIW: They also make one for the Dakota 10/20. I'll be ordering mine soon since the weather has taken a strong turn for the better.

 

P/N RAP-274-1-GA36U

[+The Yinnies]

I have found the best deal at GPSCity.com. I have one for my PN-40 and it works great. I will either be getting one for my Dakota or if I buy, the PN-60.

[+The Yinnies]

I have found the best deal at GPSCity.com. I have one for my PN-40 and it works great. I will either be getting one for my Dakota or if I buy, the PN-60.

[+Redwoods Mtn Biker]

I'm still using (and liking) the Garmin mount. I'm usually a RAM mount fan, but I see no reason to go that route for the Oregon or Dakota.

[Dr Jeckyl and Mr Hide]

I'm still using (and liking) the Garmin mount. I'm usually a RAM mount fan, but I see no reason to go that route for the Oregon or Dakota.

 

I agree - I have the Oregon RAM mount on my motorcycle but the Garmin one is well made and perfectly adequate for a mountain bike or car dash.

[+javelina11]

I'm still using (and liking) the Garmin mount. I'm usually a RAM mount fan, but I see no reason to go that route for the Oregon or Dakota.

 

I agree - I have the Oregon RAM mount on my motorcycle but the Garmin one is well made and perfectly adequate for a mountain bike or car dash.

 

cool. I picked up the Gramin,and I'm going to put that mount on my Titus Switchblade MTB.

[+2Wheel'in]

I've used the Garmin handlebar bayonet clip for thousands of miles - I always loop the lanyard around the bars for "insurance"...but never had to use it. I've been very happy with the setup.

 

Bill

[+Cash-in]

I'm still using (and liking) the Garmin mount. I'm usually a RAM mount fan, but I see no reason to go that route for the Oregon or Dakota.

 

I agree - I have the Oregon RAM mount on my motorcycle but the Garmin one is well made and perfectly adequate for a mountain bike or car dash.

 

What mount are you using and where did you get it? I'm also interested in what bike you've got and how it attaches as I want to mount my Oregon onto my cbr.

[Dr Jeckyl and Mr Hide]

I'm still using (and liking) the Garmin mount. I'm usually a RAM mount fan, but I see no reason to go that route for the Oregon or Dakota.

 

I agree - I have the Oregon RAM mount on my motorcycle but the Garmin one is well made and perfectly adequate for a mountain bike or car dash.

 

What mount are you using and where did you get it? I'm also interested in what bike you've got and how it attaches as I want to mount my Oregon onto my cbr.

 

I have an F800GS BMW and use the RAM mount which I bought from GPSCity.ca

 

 

Click the image above to go to the site.

 

Check out their selection of bike mounts - you could find something very inconspicuous for your bike.

 

This is what it looks like on the F800:

 

I use this Garmin cable to power the gps from my Battery Tender connector.

 

But this is more like your CBR - my wife's Oregon is mounted on her TT600 Triumph:

[+Cash-in]

Cheers for getting back so quick, I'll definitely check out gpscity.

nice bikes by the way, safe ridding!

[+Cash-in]

Cheers for getting back so quick, I'll definitely check out gpscity.

nice bikes by the way, safe ridding!

[+Cash-in]

Cheers for getting back so quick, I'll definitely check out gpscity.

nice bikes by the way, safe ridding!

[+darboy55]

Does RAM make one? They have routinely good quality.

This is a great post.....although old it is good since it provided information for me to secure needed components to attach my GPS to my bike.

I also have an Oregon 400 and do a do a lot of my caching while cycling. There appears to be a ton of solutions, some better than others.. So what I look for are single points of failure where my expensive GPS could hit the ground if the mount broke. (Not Good) and versatility.

 

Solution:

1. Garmin's bike mount.... some have posted that it does a good job... I believe them but believe there is a better system. This one is least expensive... about 10.00

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11411

 

2. There are 3 Ram systems.

A: RAM Mount Garmin Oregon Bike Mount RAP-274-1-GA31U

Everything you need. Single point of failure. The spring loaded mount. At 18.00 +shipping this is a good deal and will do a great job.

 

B: Multiple pieces to this system and posted earlier.

- RAM-HOL-GA31U

- RAM Mount Diamond Plate with 1 inch Ball RAM-B-238U

- RAM Mount Plastic Rail Mount Base with 1 inch Ball

- RAM Mount Short Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-A

Good solid system and providing the greatest flexibility due to the 1" balls. Also the most expensive. 32.00

 

C. Just two pieces to this system.

- RAM-HOL-GA31U

- RAP-274U

All said and done it price and how this mount will function it is not much different than option A. But it is more secure and does not have limited possibility for failure.

 

Depending your needs will depend on the option you choose. I have chosen option B under the RAM Solutions. I like the versatility.

[Dr Jeckyl and Mr Hide]

Does RAM make one? They have routinely good quality.

So what I look for are single points of failure where my expensive GPS could hit the ground if the mount broke. (Not Good) and versatility.

 

Just include a lanyard, wrapped around your handlebars, for any system you plan to use and your Oregon will never hit the ground.

[+Redwoods Mtn Biker]

When looking at RAM mounts, be careful about choosing anything that gives a higher profile or leaves a piece sticking up. I know of at least one serious injury that has happened when someone went off their bike because of this.