You can pan around in  the Garmin 830 map by pressing the hand icon on the map.


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Looks like you can reverse a course in the Garmin Connect app by clicking on the edit button and then selecting reverse course. But I notice that not all courses I have in the app are editable.
Not sure why that is, I wonder if depends on where I got the route or perhaps the format it was in (tcx, fit, gpx)?


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I'm an outlier on this one having used a Garmin Oregon 400/600 for the last 10+ yrs.  Runs off AA's which is a key selling point for bikepacking.   Easy to use, nice screen and you can import any topo base map or custom map if geo-referenced.  Great for mapping and exploring but has no cycling features and won't beep if you're off route.  You just have to follow the line on the nice map, and you can easily pan around to view terrain ahead or see where other roads/trails go.  Unfortunately my Oregon recently died and is no longer made. 

I initially looked at the Montana 700 and GPSmap 66 since each include Inreach satellite tech and thus could replace both my Oregon and Inreach with a single unit.  But they are bigger than I'd want on my handlebars and have internal battery only.  Tradeoffs....

Instead I picked up a Garmin 830 to test as a replacement as it had some features I was interested in, namely integration with apps like Trailforks and RideWithGPS and display of upcoming climb profile when following a route.  I track progress by elevation a lot in the mountains so this would be very useful.  You can load .tcx tracks directly or use app integrations to follow routes (requires wifi connection with phone).  It has an ok base map which includes a lot singletrack trails, but you can't seem to pan around the topo map when you're exploring, only zoom in/out.  Seems like if you want to follow a route using the 830 the route has to be built in the direction you plan to ride or the unit won't follow the track (will constantly tell you you're off route and features such as climb profile coming up won't work).  This is easy to get right for bikepacking routes but for stacked loop type systems on daily rides I often deviate from what I came up with online and add, cut out, or ride parts backwards.  I use Trailforks more for these type rides so not a huge deal, but you have get it right if you do want to follow a route.   I'm still learning how to use it so its possible I just haven't figured it out.  It has an internal battery that seems to last about 12-14 hours ride time.  The main thing that would keep me from using it on longer bikepacks is the internal battery - one more thing to have to keep charged.   But I've used it on a couple shorter over night trips and it's been fine. 

The eTrex series is another one to look at.  Less expensive, uses AAs and has good functionality.  Lots of bikepackers/racers use these and seem happy with them.  This is the closest current Garmin option to the Oregon I have been using.

I probably should have gone with an eTrex but I found a used Oregon 600 on ebay for a good price and bought it.  So now I'll use the 830 for most day rides and the Oregon for bikepacking and backcountry bushwack rides where battery life and ability to better use the topo map is important.

I haven't used the Wahoo, Karoo or any other brands.  But they likely have a lot of similar features and limitations to the Edge units as they are designed for cycling.  People seem to like them. 

You can pan around in  the Garmin 830 map by pressing the hand icon on the map.


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I have no objections to his ad, I just believe giving only a link and no info is not a good practice. Why force people to go to your site to find basic info?
So I put the text in the thread to help.

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Here is what that site says for those of us who dislike for sale posts without info :
Nox Teocalli 29" carbon rims laced to DT Swiss 350 hubs.  Boost spacing, 6-bolt disc.  DT SuperComp triple butted spokes, DT Prolock alloy nips in red.

$1500

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Where are you located and what is the rim width?

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I'm 5'7 and got the small, the medium had no clearance. I got mine through REI. Sometimes you can find ones at the store as well.

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I've had one for several months and really like it though haven't bike packed with it yet. Did get a cleaveland mountaineering cuben fiber frame bag made and that has worked out well. And just added Gevenalle shifters and a dropper post. Been using horizon byways tires but those are not so good on loose single-track.

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On Android, I use Locus Pro which works quite well. I forget what the pay for pro version gets you, but I felt it was worth it. I also like that I can edit gpx tracks with it.

I recommend doing the Wamsutter section, the northern and southern ends are quite nice and it is not technical.

Ive got a California Atlas that I've been trying to map stuff out on.

Trying to figure out a fun way to get from Sacramento to Tahoe(dirt prefer) to hit the TRT and then back. Wondering if anyone has done this.

Look  at strava heat maps to see possibilities

Hi all,

I've built up a bikepacking rig for TD2016 with Jones loop bars. I'm just wondering what range of stem lengths people are using?

Currently I've got a 50mm stem to get a more upright position, but I'm thinking of moving up to maybe a 60 or 70mm length to get a little bit more forward. I understand many people run slightly shorter stems so the farthest hand positions are still available, but (being used to shorter stems with my full susser trail bikes) I'm wondering where a 60mm length will fit in the Loop bar user bell curve?

Cheers.

Perhaps get a pro bike fitting and see what length they suggest?

Get the book as an eBook and use a kindle app on your smartphone assuming that you have one!
I use it as a second source of info to my cue sheets and other info

I'm touring the route, ran into 2 SOBO ITT Canadians shooting for 24 days a few days ago north of Butte.
Today was pretty rainy especially on the Sawtell side of the pass, I'm waiting for my steak here at the sawtell resort restaurant.

Here you go tex92. Enjoy and please say Hi to Russ and Karen if you meet them in Polaris!

Fish Lake Mt. Bypass, WY https://goo.gl/NQu0bz

Wamsutter Bypass, WY https://goo.gl/o4XwUf

Thanks! I took a rest day here and am leaving once I get breakfast, have yet to see any other cyclists here at the hot springs. Hopefully the rain yesterday hasn't made the route to Lima too muddy...

I was wondering if anyone knows if there any  TD2015 cue sheets for both the union pass and the wamsutter sections as I'm looking at going that was as I head south on the gdmbr.
Currently at elkhorn hot springs...

I'm in Banff at the Y, probably heading out the GDMBR tomorrow! Today is cool with drizzle which looks like tomorrow's forecast too.

Size? The Craigslist ad doesn't indicate this either. ..