Trick Garmin mount

Gearhead65 · 02-08-2012

I admittedly really made this because I didn't like the black mount attached to my nice white stem, but after getting to the new position it seems to work better for viewing.

Would have like to buy the Quarq mount coming out in a few months, but appears to be only designed to fit the 500.

BunnV · 02-08-2012

VERY nicely done.

What is it made of? Weight?

willieboy · 02-08-2012

Darn nice job. Very trick.

Gearhead65 · 02-08-2012

Aluminum with a gloss white enamel finish.

As much a WW as I am, I forgot to weigh before I put on. Prob in the 20-30g range. Will pull back off sometime and throw it on the scale.

cxwrench · 02-08-2012

that looks very cool, i might have to make one too. great job!

velocanman · 02-08-2012

Nice! Funny how the unit hides the bracket so the color isn't such an issue.

rocklax · 02-08-2012

Nice mount!

Does anyone know of anywhere where one can find Edge mounts similar to that, ie one that just doesn't attach to the stem or bar? I did a semi quick google search and really couldn't find anything.

Thanks all!

redondoaveb · 02-08-2012

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Originally Posted by rocklax

Nice mount!

Does anyone know of anywhere where one can find Edge mounts similar to that, ie one that just doesn't attach to the stem or bar? I did a semi quick google search and really couldn't find anything.

Thanks all!

Like this?

foofighter · 02-08-2012

looks pretty trick simple clean.

where did you get the gel case for the garmin?

gamara · 02-08-2012

Slick, McGyver! Is that Aztec brake cable I see? How do you find it?

redondoaveb · 02-08-2012

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Originally Posted by foofighter

looks pretty trick simple clean.

where did you get the gel case for the garmin?

I got my case off ebay for $14.00.

foofighter · 02-08-2012

thx did search for garmin 500 silicone case turns up nada

redondoaveb · 02-08-2012

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Originally Posted by foofighter

thx did search for garmin 500 silicone case turns up nada

Not sure if they make them for the 500, mine's an 800.

foofighter · 02-08-2012

ohhh duh ok nm then yah i found 800 skins no 500

ziscwg · 02-08-2012

What's your price and lead time for mine?

redondoaveb · 02-08-2012

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Originally Posted by foofighter

ohhh duh ok nm then yah i found 800 skins no 500

Do they not make them for the 500? Doesn't make sense.

foofighter · 02-08-2012

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Do they not make them for the 500? Doesn't make sense.

i tried to google and ebay every iteration of garmin 500 silicone case skin, garmin without the 500, you're right it should but there isnt

bolizous · 02-09-2012

I want one,make two, just let me know how much

ZoSoSwiM · 02-09-2012

I likey! Nice mount for sure! Quick.. get the patent.

rocklax · 02-09-2012

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Like this?

Exactly what I'm looking for.

rkdvsm · 02-09-2012

I have to ask. What's wrong with putting it on the stem or handlebar? I know the OP said it was for aesthetics, but is that the only reason? Just curious.

OldZaskar · 02-09-2012

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Originally Posted by rkdvsm

I have to ask. What's wrong with putting it on the stem or handlebar? I know the OP said it was for aesthetics, but is that the only reason? Just curious.

Nothing "wrong" with the bar mount per say... but (assuming like the OP) I didn't want to look that far (relatively speaking, I know) back to see the computer. I use the same mount as redondoaveb, and it's just a bit easier to glance down when on the drops.

NOTE: Yes, I've been fitted. No, I'm not too far forward if I have to look back, No... ;-)

OldZaskar · 02-09-2012

GearHead... As much as I like my Acor (like redondoaveb's) mount, yours is MUCH slicker! Had it been available, I'd be sporting that one. Nice work.

But, I have to wonder - given the flat aluminum stock - how much vibration is there? I had envisioned making one very similar to yours (then saw the Acor for $25 and said *#$& it) but had assumed it would need a bit of a brace - like a spine.

bobski · 02-09-2012

Nice! How did you attach the twist mount to the aluminum?

Gearhead65 · 02-09-2012

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Originally Posted by rkdvsm

I have to ask. What's wrong with putting it on the stem or handlebar? I know the OP said it was for aesthetics, but is that the only reason? Just curious.

Yea, aesthetics....pretty much it.

The mount started as a block of AL and milled down to 1/8" thick, which in terms of stiffness is still pretty thick so doesn't seem to have an issue with vibration.

For the garmin mount I cut most of the back 'ears' off then epoxied into the AL from the backside.

As far as making for other folks, I'm sorry but can't do. This is a one off process for me and the labor for me to make would make it prohibitively expensive. Also, different stems have different bolt center-to-center distances so would end up with a number of different designs.