Barfly Garmin Mount, for the Garmin folks
Official EN Gear Addict Dino Sarti had this mounted on his road bike last night, with Garmin 500 attached.
Looks simple and quality. I plan to get one for the road bike.
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Official EN Gear Addict Dino Sarti had this mounted on his road bike last night, with Garmin 500 attached.
Looks simple and quality. I plan to get one for the road bike.
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Link is dead, but here's another one (I think): http://www.americancycling.com/node/1186
http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/07/01/new-k-edge-garmin-computer-mount-adds-adjustability-machined-alloy-construction/
Quarq also has a lower-profile Edge 500 mount that they've shown, I like that one more than the BarFly too but they aren't actually selling it yet as far as I can see.
I have the Barfly and like it, but if you are looking for a sleeker option you can try the Quarq version. It sits flush with the stem, but there is no word about availability other than "Coming this Summer."
Machined, alloy, and comes in colors. Sold!
@Trevor - You are totally right. The K-Edge is vastly superior. Sadly, scour the internet as I might, I know some shady spots, there is not one to be had anywhere. So while I have massive k-edge envy, I can't seem to upgrade.
Also, the Quarq one is seriously pimping. Especially since I am using a Cinqo on my roadie. Feels like I might have a couple upgrades in my future.
Have you seen the k-edge GoPro mounts? Seriously awesome.
And, a tip of the hat to coach Rich. After dropping my chain chasing Rich up a hill while standing and shifting like a madman, I am now a K-edge chain catcher believer as well. I got the red one. It's the fastest color, according to some...
http://www.acecosportgroup.com/shop/k-edge-chain-catchers.html
@Dino
Looks like they have the K-Edge for sale at excel sports:
http://www.excelsports.com/main.asp...p;minor=18
It's listed but backordered on the AceCo site. And yep, Quarq mount still vaporware. There's a reason I have a BarFly and not the others, it's the only one you could actually purchase at the time. May eventually upgrade to K-Edge, but first I have to admit that I'm ok with blowing another $50 for pure vanity... a task that I think is doable.
@Trevor - You and I seem cut from similar cloth. After my last post, I got back to surfing and behold! Found it!
http://www.twohubs.com/p-563-k-edge-garmin-computer-mount.aspx
Great little site to deal with. A couple hours after ordering and they sent me my shipping confirmation with tracking info.... I went with red.... I am told it is the fastest.
http://www.sram.com/sram/road/products/quickview-computer-mount
SRAM one looks decent. Aside from a nicely shaped curve, it's just a cheaper Barfly though. I've heard some rough stories on ST & elsewhere of the K-edge, fyi. Though it looks nice & adjustable, I've heard the metal pressure wings on the back can be much less forgiving than the Barfly ones, and they have a tendency to mess up the wings on the back of the Edge. And once those are toast, you're kinda SOL.
I've been using the Barfly for several months now, and I love having it out front, much more than I ever thought I would. Really much nicer than on the stem. I'm waiting for the actual Garmin mount to come out though, my one gripe about the Barly is that the Edge sits above the top of the bars. Pictures of the Garmin mount make it seem like the face of the Edge will be flush with the bar tops, so we shall see. Best I can tell, the Quarq mount is still made of unicorns.
All this time on Edge mounts for the road bike, can't wait until I get to re-tinker with the tri bike & find a new spot for the Garmin
While we discuss cost, CycleOps has "lowered the bar" on cost? Tri bar mount for their Joule GPS is a frugal $12!
http://www.clevertraining.com/p-5460-cycleops-joule-gps-stem-or-handlebar-mount.aspx
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=114881
Anyone need a K-edge (black)?