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by colirv
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Locking device for the XT
Replies: 54
Views: 20758
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Re: Locking device for the XT

Do either of you lock the mount to the bike as well?
by colirv
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: XT Routes & Trips
Replies: 19
Views: 382
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Re: XT Routes & Trips

I'd have simply "rubber-banded" to junctions.
by colirv
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: How to Guides
Topic: Distribute routes on multible zumo gps's
Replies: 5
Views: 220
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Re: Distribute routes on multible zumo gps's

As per John's detailed explanation. My shorter version - create route on Basecamp, export as gpx and run it through Tyre or MRA in case an extra shaping point or two is needed, then create track, export route and track to a gpx to be emailed to everyone.
by colirv
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Will XT ignore a planned waypoint stop if you continue riding?
Replies: 9
Views: 668
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Re: Will XT ignore a planned waypoint stop if you continue riding?

I follow Russ's method, but in addition the XT is set never to recalculate. Never had a problem yet. <touches wood>
by colirv
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Map Updates
Topic: CN EU 2025.10 NTU
Replies: 36
Views: 3659
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Re: CN EU 2025.10 NTU

Same for me - using GE 7.20.2.0 the maps wouldn't install to computer - hung up near the end. Restarting computer and XT and running GE as administrator did the trick.
by colirv
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: What XT case to get
Replies: 13
Views: 848
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Re: What XT case to get

I use a generic case bought from ebay. It travels with me on holiday to take the XT whenever I'm away from the bike. For day trips I just shove the XT, without case, face down in my helmet.
by colirv
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Map Updates
Topic: CN EU 2025.10 NTU
Replies: 36
Views: 3659
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Re: CN EU 2025.10 NTU

raza wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:30 pm With new GE you can ´t install maps on jour PC. Error download.
Which is odd, given that one of the improvements with 7.20 is claimed to be "Resolved an issue with map updates failing to install to the computer".
by colirv
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: XT cradle mount question
Replies: 16
Views: 1111
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Re: XT cradle mount question

I just give it a quick tug to check. It's never come loose in well over 3 years, including while sliding down the road!
by colirv
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Updating maps coruppt routes?
Replies: 8
Views: 607
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Re: Updating maps coruppt routes?

You are saying that updating the maps on the pc Would not change or corrupt the planned routes? And than the transfer will be successful? Does anyone has experience with this action? That's been my experience. I've done it a few times, deleting the old routes on the XT first. Well I guess you are r...
by colirv
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: XT coming next week
Replies: 92
Views: 4245
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Re: XT coming next week

Assuming you have the appropriate adaptor, why not plug it straight into your mains? I imagine that will deliver more than 2A.