Explorist GC Bicycle mount

[+vvp]

Is anyone aware of a bicycle mount for this GPS. The only mounts I have found are for different models. It has a spot on the back where a rail could slide into

 

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT...ll3oK1hvQhLZQs=

[+musthavemuzk]

hmmmm guess i hadnt thought about mounting ours to the bike....

[gpsblake]

I tried to use rubber bands to mount my Explorist GC to my bicycle on top of the headlights. Unlike other GPS units though, the GC isn't flat on it's back so it wobbles quite a bit. IT's not a bad unit for bike use except that average MPH feature is very inaccurate and the fonts are small.

Edited August 9, 2010 by gpsblake

[+Walts Hunting]

I have Ram Mounts for my different vehicles and devices. There is no better system made. Here is the page for Explorist

Ram Mount Explorist

[+simplyred]

A video I put together a while back showing my GPS ram mount. Works great.

[+Deadelm]

The OP is asking about the Explorist "GC". They have not come out with one yet so I made my own with a file and a reflector mount. Works great!

[+musthavemuzk]

verry creative and it looks like it works

 

Monty

[+vvp]

Thats a great idea! I think I'll try something like that.

I was looking at those Ram Mounts, but the shape of the GC looks different.

 

Thanks for all the responses

 

The OP is asking about the Explorist "GC". They have not come out with one yet so I made my own with a file and a reflector mount. Works great!

[+Dragery]

Nice rigging there in the pics, I'm interested to know has your gps ever vibrated out or gotten loose after biking on less-than-smooth terrain? I like the idea, I may have to try it.

[+kwcahart]

Just do like Red Green does!

[+Deadelm]

Nice rigging there in the pics, I'm interested to know has your gps ever vibrated out or gotten loose after biking on less-than-smooth terrain? I like the idea, I may have to try it.

 

It is very secure at that angle. Take your time with the filing and fit. The GC slot is double tapered and gets tighter as you push it in place.

[frozenflyboy]

That is a very elegant lightweight solution.

 

I will try that with my Colorado.

 

I plan to screw the unit to the rubber/plastic belt clip thingy that comes with the Colorado.

 

Thanks for the great idea!

[+John in Valley Forge]

The OP is asking about the Explorist "GC". They have not come out with one yet so I made my own with a file and a reflector mount. Works great!

 

That looks exactly like what I what for mine.

I've been trying to figure out the inside shape of that slot.

Any chance you could publish the dimension? Maybe a tracing of the final shape with measurements so we can duplicate it?

[+Deadelm]

Not precise, but these are the dimensions I have that fit the slot:

• 30mm slot length
  
• 15mm x 2mm at the base
  
• 10mm x 1mm at the tip
  

It will not slip out unless you have it mounted upside down

[+John in Valley Forge]

Thanks! I'll be getting my Dremel tool out and start shaping one tonight.

[cmperson12]

deadelm how much would you charge me to make me a mount like that

[+Oystercatcher]

Not cheap, but http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/product/magellan-explorist-handlebar-mount/fuseaction/products.detail/code/A2210088/group/273/level/3

 

I'm going to try to make one (if i can find my file), then probably end up buying this one.