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Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount
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Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount

Item # 658740

$18.00

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Transform your hand-held Garmin GPS unit into a state-of-the-art cycling guidance-system with this handlebar mount.

  • Fits older eTrex models with black-and-white screens
  • Mount fits up to a 1-inch diameter bar—perfect for your bike, motorcycle or ATV
  • Quick-release allows easy removal for hand-held operation or security when your away from your bike
  • Installation of the bracket to your GPS will not effect its operational performance
  • Includes hardware and instructions
  • Please note: X-series eTrex GPS models include an auxiliary mount adapter to allow GPS unit's original battery plate to fit

Imported.

Item 658740

Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount Customer Reviews

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Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount
 
3.4

(based on 8 reviews)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      • Primary use:
      • Personal (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (3), Outdoor enthusiast (3)

      Reviewed by 8 customers

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      May

      10

      2008

      (14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      does not work with eTrex Vista HCx

      By johnny99

      from San Frsncisco, CA

      About Me Technically Savvy

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bicycling

          Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

          The Garmin eTrex bicycle mount does not work with the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx (and other newer eTrex GPS). You need to buy the Garmin "rail mount adapter kit" instead (around $11). The rail mount kit comes in either small or large sizes. The large size fits road bikes with fatter handlebars.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          3

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          NO Fit for new HCx models

          By active 60

          from South Bend, IN

          About Me Enthusiast

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Fits only older HCx model

          Cons

          • No Interface wNew HCx

          Best Uses

            Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

            I could not use the product because it didn't fit my new eTrex HCx. I am returning the product. New HCx owners must get the bicycle mount from Garmin, [$]. The bicycle mount from Garmin fits the small plastic clip that came with the new HCx. Attach the clip to the back of the HCx case and you are good to go.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            15

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            It Does fit the new Vista HCx

            By Von Petrol

            from Fullerton, CA

            About Me Enthusiast

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Improves Functionality

            Cons

            • Just ok

            Best Uses

            • Adventure

            Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

            This is how to use with your new HCx.
            1) Open original gps box
            2) Take out adapter clip
            3) Turn over HCx and screw in adapter clip using the original battery cover
            4) Now attach to handlebar mount
            5) Enjoy!

            PS: on page 1 of the owner's manual tries to explain this.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Feb

            17

            2008

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            have etrex, have bike, need this

            By gferry

            from San Diego

            About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Reliable Performance
            • Simple Controls
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Cycling

              Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

              With this my eTrex replaces my bike computer and much much more. Like downloadable maps; made my touring in Italia fabulous!

              shutting down at bumps? Be aware that not all batteries are the same size! Some won't even fit in the case.

              • How long have you owned it:
              • More than six months
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              21

              2007

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Safe and secure

              By drewbikeDC

              from Patapsco area, MD

              About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Easy To Set Up
              • Reliable Performance
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Biking

                Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

                I put this on my all-terrain bike. It holds my etrex very secure. I like the two piece setup- I can unclip the unit quickly.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                12

                2007

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Good, but...

                By Singletrack Slayer

                from Los Gatos, CA

                About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy To Set Up
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                • Flimsy

                Best Uses

                • Adventure
                • Hiking
                • mountain biking
                • Travel

                Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

                Be sure to pad the battery case. If you don't, your unit will reset when you hit the first bump on the trail. Otherwise, rock solid.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                4

                2009

                 
                1.0

                Risky to use

                By MikeC

                from Waltham, MA

                About Me Power User

                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Low Quality

                  Best Uses

                  • Auto

                  Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

                  This handlebar mount is risky to use. I owned a Etrex Vista CX which fell off my bike as I was riding across a bridge and into a river. I then bought another eTrex. I now use the lanyard to attach the unit to the bike in addition to the mount. A few months a ago I discovered that the clip, which is made of plastic, had lost its elasticity and would not secure the unit to the handlebar. I wiggled the clip and it broke in my hand. It is a very poor choice of material for a clip. Also there is a problem with the battery cover. It cannot fit an etrex if you have a SD chip in it.

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                  Apr

                  19

                  2009

                   
                  5.0

                  simply perfect

                  By magic71

                  from Stoneham MA

                  About Me Enthusiast

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Improves Functionality
                  • Well Made
                  • Works Well With GPS

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • mountain biking

                    Comments about Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount:

                    I have been using it for past three years with no problems, including some crashes too.I do keep lanyard wrapped around handlebars just in case, but it never came loose. As someone mentioned earlier not all batteries are same length so watch out for those shorter ones. And yes the battery door it comes with will not fit all models. It did not fit my legend cx (because of card slot next to batteries)

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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