what are they replacing the SporTrax Color with then? I thought that was a new model.

 

ZMan079
BryceGTX
TEXMud

thanks for the feedback
I am going with ram on both the gps and a mirror I am going to use for snow plowing
so I don,t run anybody over while backing up. also like a mirror when trial riding

 

Ok, lots of stuff....
To answer the original question, I'd say the Garmin GPSmap 76 is the best all around. Decent screen, map storage, buttons big enough to hit w/ gloves on, and, heck, it even floats. I think Polaris is giving you one of these when you buy a new quad these days. Since the 76C came out, the 76 is a bit cheaper now too.
I think some of you are referring to a "quad helix" antenna on the 60C as the external antenna. It works much better than the "patch" antenna type on the eTrex's. The 76's all have a quad helix as well.
Never used a RAM mount, but the Garmin bicycle mounts seem to work fine on the 76 and 60C.

 

I bought a Ram mount did not like it...The mass/weight of unit is it's drawback. I tried several locations on a DS650 and I was unable to keep in place. It would work on a machine driven at a crawl with no bumps, but not if your gonna ride!

 

I just got a Garmin GPSmap 76 for free for going with the 6.9% 36 mo. financing on my 800. I just now put the batteries in-- this thing is MINT!!! (I'm used to a Garmin E-Trex: Indian for USELESS )

Not a bad deal-- the price was right for me!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

LOL Rhinofrank. If your riding through the whoops or studder bumps, you shouldn't be looking at the GPS anyway. Otherwise, I have not had any problem reading my GPS while riding. And it always stays in place. Now if you mount it to the handle bars and don't use the locking screw and hole, I suspect it will rotate on the bars.
I hope this helps
BryceGTX

 

When using my Magellan Meridian Color on my handlebar mount, I also use the 12 volt cord that came with it. One thing to remember when using the 12 volt cord is to not turn the key off when you come to a stop. I just hit the kill switch on the left handlebar. This way you never have to worry about the battery life in the unit...the quad battery will power it just fine.

I believe I got the handlebar mount at the local Bass Pro Shop.

XMARINE

 

I just wanted to comment... I went out and sold my etrex vista on ebay (got about $225) and bought a GPSMap 60C with city select software on ebay (for $365). In the end, I paid $140 for the 60C and I can't believe the difference. The city select software is AMAZING! It does track satellites much better than the etrex too. I'm very happy with my purchase.

 

I have a garmin 360 and a garmin v
for use on spotsman 700 twin garvin v is my favorite

 

I have the e trex legend. Great for the size, but maybe I'm stupid and blind. Hard to see in daylight and still can't figure out how to turn it on. Guys, don't slam me, but does it take a long time to figure these things out? This is my second one and I can spend a day just playing with the buttons. Should I take a course so I can really use this thing other than speed and miles?