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Attention: Brainiacs, Geniuses, & Propeller-Heads (Garmin 705 Installation Question)

Irezumi

Nov 23, 08 4:48

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Attention: Brainiacs, Geniuses, & Propeller-Heads (Garmin 705 Installation Question)	Can't Post

Calling all ST Intellects: I just got a Garmin Edge 705, and now that I've tried to install the thing, I'm stumped. It's too bulky for my tri bars (the outside edge leans into my forearm), and my stem is too steep to afford a good view of the display-even if I wedged up the bottom, my elbow pads are narrowly placed, making removal of the unit kind of dicey.

So-anyone have a solution or suggestion to Where Do I Put My Garmin?

sub-3-dad

Nov 23, 08 5:30

Post #2 of 5 (123 views)

Re: Attention: Brainiacs, Geniuses, & Propeller-Heads (Garmin 705 Installation Question) [Irezumi] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I have mine mounted on the tri bars with the "Profili tri bar computer mount".

http://www.tribuys.com/item.do?id=7993

Works a treat for me.

If you want photos just ask and I'll send them.

/Trev

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Supermartin73

Nov 23, 08 13:05

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Re: Attention: Brainiacs, Geniuses, & Propeller-Heads (Garmin 705 Installation Question) [Irezumi] [In reply to]	Can't Post

10 cents of PVC pipe and a zip tie....
Martin Zollinger
Ottawa, Canada
2009-first year I have to charge my bike at night (Dura-Ace is on order!)

Irezumi

Nov 23, 08 13:37

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Re: Attention: Brainiacs, Geniuses, & Propeller-Heads (Garmin 705 Installation Question) [Supermartin73] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thanks comrades! Martin, is the PVC perpendicular to your tri bars? If so, how's it secured?

Trev-if a quick photo is not too much trouble, I'd be much obliged!

Supermartin73

Nov 23, 08 14:20

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Re: Attention: Brainiacs, Geniuses, & Propeller-Heads (Garmin 705 Installation Question) [Irezumi] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Yep, the PVC goes perpendicular.

Then all you do is shape the end with a box knife so it fits nicely against the bar, then drill a small hole throught the PVC and run the zip tie through the PVC and around the bar.

(disclaimer-dont hurt yourself, I am not responsible for loss of fingers or blood, ask an adult and wear protective eyewear)
Martin Zollinger
Ottawa, Canada
2009-first year I have to charge my bike at night (Dura-Ace is on order!)