Tom Tom Rider; 2nd edition??

22-03-2010, 02:27 PM

Anyone use one of these? Apparently it comes with UK maps but Euro maps can be added? Is this the case?
TIA

22-03-2010, 02:33 PM

i've got the 2nd edition and thought that europe was already included?

really happy with it but is a pricey gadget, altough i got the car adapter to make sure we get best use of it.

22-03-2010, 03:43 PM

I use my Tomtom 530T, and have just purchased the Ram mount for handle bar and the yoke stem mount (for the R1) it then goes in the Ram Aqua Box which is totally waterproof with touch screen. Test ran it yesterday and it worked a treat. Just another option!!

alan c · 22-03-2010, 03:52 PM

I also have the Rider 2 and find it ok, i have now added the european maps, worth waiting till they do a deal on Maps, had to buy another hd card so could download.

alan

22-03-2010, 06:44 PM

Rider 3 to be launched june!!!

22-03-2010, 09:31 PM

Have got Rider 2 - came with Euro maps

23-03-2010, 11:30 AM

There are two versions of the product, a regional (UK only) and a Europe one (Western Europe only). I bought the TomTom Rider Europe 2nd Edition in October last year and used it when I rode my Monster to Greece. Worked brilliantly and the helmet connection is very helpful. Also worth adding the safety camera alerts application (works outside the UK too and saved me a fortune in Switzerland). Expensive as it may be, I believe it is a worthwhile investment, especially if you buy the car mounting kit as Half Pint suggested, to make the most of it.

alan c · 23-03-2010, 04:58 PM

i also have added the camera alerts and have the car adapter, the blue tooth headset is great as well.

08-04-2010, 05:09 PM

Got an old XL (not the IQ) which has bluetooth,
navcore 8.4 that allows to connect to any bluetooth
stereo headset available (Samsung SBH650 in my case),
and some waterproof case for PDA's or PNA's,
Europe maps and safety camara alerts.
I'd say that there is no handsfree phone function in my setup,
but would have to check.

Costs all together not even half of the price TomTom
asks for the rider and is able to do the same
and the bigger screen helps to hit the right 'button'
on the touchscreen.

09-04-2010, 04:49 AM

I run a Garmin 255w that came with full european mapping for £85.00, it doesn't have bluetooth nor is it waterproof, There's a little graphic that shows you what your next turn is so a quick glance is all you need. RAM produce a motorcycle mount for it very cheaply (mounts off one of the handle bar clamp bolts)I think it cost £40 and a permanant power supply £12.00. Its great, easy to use and I just stick a clear sandwich bag over it if it looks like it might rain.

gary tompkins · 09-04-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsJel

Have got Rider 2 - came with Euro maps

ditto - got one for trike + car kit last year

Also has Europe maps

22-03-2010, 02:27 PM	#1
jimbo696 Guest Posts: n/a	Tom Tom Rider; 2nd edition?? Anyone use one of these? Apparently it comes with UK maps but Euro maps can be added? Is this the case? TIA

22-03-2010, 02:33 PM	#2
Half Pint Guest Posts: n/a	i've got the 2nd edition and thought that europe was already included? really happy with it but is a pricey gadget, altough i got the car adapter to make sure we get best use of it.

22-03-2010, 03:43 PM	#3
Steve'o'M900 Guest Posts: n/a	I use my Tomtom 530T, and have just purchased the Ram mount for handle bar and the yoke stem mount (for the R1) it then goes in the Ram Aqua Box which is totally waterproof with touch screen. Test ran it yesterday and it worked a treat. Just another option!!

22-03-2010, 03:52 PM	#4
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	I also have the Rider 2 and find it ok, i have now added the european maps, worth waiting till they do a deal on Maps, had to buy another hd card so could download. alan

22-03-2010, 06:44 PM	#5
Lowsider Guest Posts: n/a	Rider 3 to be launched june!!!

22-03-2010, 09:31 PM	#6
MrsJel Guest Posts: n/a	Have got Rider 2 - came with Euro maps

23-03-2010, 11:30 AM	#7
benaround Guest Posts: n/a	There are two versions of the product, a regional (UK only) and a Europe one (Western Europe only). I bought the TomTom Rider Europe 2nd Edition in October last year and used it when I rode my Monster to Greece. Worked brilliantly and the helmet connection is very helpful. Also worth adding the safety camera alerts application (works outside the UK too and saved me a fortune in Switzerland). Expensive as it may be, I believe it is a worthwhile investment, especially if you buy the car mounting kit as Half Pint suggested, to make the most of it.

23-03-2010, 04:58 PM	#8
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	i also have added the camera alerts and have the car adapter, the blue tooth headset is great as well.

08-04-2010, 05:09 PM	#9
MagnaJeep Guest Posts: n/a	Got an old XL (not the IQ) which has bluetooth, navcore 8.4 that allows to connect to any bluetooth stereo headset available (Samsung SBH650 in my case), and some waterproof case for PDA's or PNA's, Europe maps and safety camara alerts. I'd say that there is no handsfree phone function in my setup, but would have to check. Costs all together not even half of the price TomTom asks for the rider and is able to do the same and the bigger screen helps to hit the right 'button' on the touchscreen.

09-04-2010, 04:49 AM	#10
Jim66a Guest Posts: n/a	I run a Garmin 255w that came with full european mapping for £85.00, it doesn't have bluetooth nor is it waterproof, There's a little graphic that shows you what your next turn is so a quick glance is all you need. RAM produce a motorcycle mount for it very cheaply (mounts off one of the handle bar clamp bolts)I think it cost £40 and a permanant power supply £12.00. Its great, easy to use and I just stick a clear sandwich bag over it if it looks like it might rain.