Montana Ram-Mount cradle now available

[Barrikady]

After having to wait a number of months, Ram-Mount is finally shipping the Montana cradle. I received mine today from GPSCity (about $11 including shipping) and mounted the Montana on a bicycle.

 

Here is a picture of the setup:

 

 

Edited November 1, 2011 by Barrikady

[yogazoo]

What are your impressions? Solid? Weak? Will it hold the Montana safely through any jolt or jar? It appears rather robust in the photo but you never know for sure until it's in front of you. Thanks.

[+wa2n]

What are your impressions? Solid? Weak? Will it hold the Montana safely through any jolt or jar? It appears rather robust in the photo but you never know for sure until it's in front of you. Thanks.

I bought one too and got it tonight along with the diamond ball mount. Clip the GPS in and it's not going anywhere.

[+Walts Hunting]

Finally. I had given up and gotten a RAMS unit which works fine. But since my bike got stolen yesterday I guess I will go with RAM now.

[TheArabianHunter]

(about $10 including shipping)

 

this looks the same and from gpscity, but the price is 36.95

 

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-garmin-montana-600-650-650t-motorcycle-mount-ram-b-149-ga46u.html

Edited November 1, 2011 by TheArabianHunter

[+baloo&bd]

(about $10 including shipping)

 

this looks the same and from gpscity, but the price is 36.95

 

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-garmin-montana-600-650-650t-motorcycle-mount-ram-b-149-ga46u.html

 

The OP was referring to the cradle, your link is the whole mount.

 

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-garmin-montana-600-series-cradle-ram-hol-ga46u.html

[Barrikady]

(about $10 including shipping)

 

this looks the same and from gpscity, but the price is 36.95

 

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-garmin-montana-600-650-650t-motorcycle-mount-ram-b-149-ga46u.html

You are showing the Montana cradle and other components that may, or may not, be necessary to mount the cradle depending on what are your mounting requirements.

 

Here is the cradle by itself

 

This is the cradle and the mounting accessory I purchased to mount the Montana on a bicycle: About $20 shipped

Edited November 1, 2011 by Barrikady

[TheArabianHunter]

Sorry for many questions

 

Does the cradle cover the charging socket?

 

I mean can I charge the montana while mounted on the cradle?

 

Is the cradle aluminum or plastic?

 

Many thanks

Edited November 1, 2011 by TheArabianHunter

[Barrikady]

Many thanks

 

Does the cradle cover the charging socket?

 

I mean can I charge the montana while mounted on the cradle?

Good question.

 

Ram-Mount did a great job in designing the cradle. Truth be told, it was worth the wait.

 

You can charge the Montana while it is in the cradle.

If your Montana has a camera, you can take a picture while the Montana is in the cradle.

You can attach the Montana to an audio cable while the Montana is in the cradle.

You can attach an external antenna while the Montana is in the cradle.

 

I will post some more pictures and user comments later today. The cradle is plastic.

Edited November 1, 2011 by Barrikady

[TheArabianHunter]

Thanks Barrikady

 

It looks like decision is made

[Barrikady]

The cradle is well made and solid. There is however a potential weak spot with the mount I purchased to which the cradle is attached. I would not use this mount if I was doing serious off-road mountain biking. My perception is that the mount could fail if there was significant jarring and torque applied to the mount. If you plan to use the Montana cradle for serious mountain biking there is another Ram-Mount mount I suggest you consider. Consider this mount for gonzo riding.

 

Here is the reason I did not choose the stronger mount. The mount that I purchased allows the user to remove the Montana cradle from the bike. I like that ability. I do not want the cradle to be attached to the bike all the time. The stronger mount has the cradle permanently attached to the mount, and is not easily or quickly removable.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 2, 2011 by Barrikady