Garmin Out Front Mount Vs K Edge

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Garmin out front mount vs k edge.

An out front mount that attaches to your stem or handlebars is a must when it comes to getting the most out of your garmin or another gps device. We succeeded with our original garmin mount. The k edge xl computer mount for garmin edge has a strong cnc machined 6061 t6. I have used the barfly 1 1 as well as the garmin out front mount and the sram.

I also run this mount and had a nasty crash last week. I have my 510 on the stem with the rubber band mount. Just curious why not try the mount it came with and see how it works. Our goal is not to make it less expensive it is simply to make it the best.

Turns out k edge will give you the replacement mount for free. A production mount was randomly selected out of the first production run and a new garmin edge 500 unit. Having brought the cycling industry the professional chain catcher and out front computer mount k edge now makes mountain bike computer mounts and chain guides for cross country downhill enduro and trail riders everywhere. After a 1 2 mile i looked down and no garmin.

K edge vs garmin vs barfly out front mount sram mount. Rated 4 out of 5 by bristolbob from holds garmin tight i ordered this and also the aero version which was more expensive. This know how and production expertise is focused to fill the market s want for the ultimate upgrade computer mounts from garmin srm and more to come. Of all of those i like the k edge the best simply because of its size much less visual than the sram and garmin the barfly unless they announced something new isn t long enough for the 1000.

I would look at sram or k edge but make sure you get the new k edge with plastic mount inside the aluminum arm to avoid damaging the already fragile farm lug mounts. Cheap and just as good as the others. Retail is 40 for a piece of plastic that should have been in the box. K edge garmin sport out front mount is rated 4 6 out of 5 by 8.

Join date apr 2010 posts 5 034. The price for the garmin mount is idiotic. Originally posted by tystevens. Turns out the plastic piece of the k edge mount broke better a 30 piece than the garmin i thought.

K edge garmin mount regular vs xl. Test was conducted on final version of k edge garmin mount for the purpose of answering several questions about the life span of the mount interface and the garmin edge computer interface. Went back and found the garmin and just knew i had broken the tabs on the back. Being able to clearly see your stats whilst training is always a bonus the same goes when following a route.

K edge s factory looks out onto boise idaho s seemingly endless singletrack. Seems to be nice tight grip on my garmin. We take zero short cuts in our design testing and production at k edge. Other than slight curve to the arm no difference.

I am currently using a k edge xl to mount both an edge and an action cam.