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  Topic Name: Garmin Vista HCx Bracket on: January 24, 2010, 04:16:49 PM
donmeredith74


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« on: January 24, 2010, 04:16:49 PM »
So I found a nice deal on a used HCx and really like it so far. I would like to mount it on the stem or bars but I've found several brackets. Could I get some insight on what works and what doesn't? (no need to re-invent the wheel) Thanks in advance for the advice!
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  Topic Name: Garmin Vista HCx Bracket Reply #1 on: January 24, 2010, 04:37:44 PM
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2010, 04:37:44 PM »
For stem:
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/topic,508.msg5951.html#msg5951

Very solid.
My stem has a very slight taper, so I used a bit of contact cement to keep it from slipping and getting loose.
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  Topic Name: Garmin Vista HCx Bracket Reply #2 on: January 25, 2010, 06:49:47 PM
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2010, 06:49:47 PM »
I've used the standard Garmin handlebar mount for thousands of miles.  It works pretty well, with the exception of some GPS's want to shut off under certain kinds of vibration.  I think it's an internal GPS issue, but the type of mount may have something to do with it as well.

I've never lost a GPS with it, but others have, so some people tether the GPS to the bars for additional security.
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