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I read all the reviews of the first version of the Rider, and had high hopes. My first intercontinental tour (4000 miles) saw the first problem occur - when on the bike the unit stopped making... more

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Rating Summary based on 6 reviews

  • 5 Stars
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  • 3 Stars
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  • Look & Feel
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  • 26 of 26 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 dobieg

    Member since 31/01/2003

    Reviews written: 196

    5 Stars Weatherproof Satnav - not just for bikers 31/12/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Rugged construction, touch screen operation

    Disadvantages Disadvantages More expensive than car-only uniys, but worth it

    Satellite navigation is rapidly becoming one of the latest 'must have' accessories for motorists, the TOMTOM rider is one of the best on offer to the biker. I'd like to think my sense of direction was better than average, I tend not to travel very far from my accustomed routes and as I'm pretty conscientious about sticking to speed limits, I wouldn't necessarily fit the marketing profile for 'early adoption' of 'satnav' technology. Around eighteen months ago I acquired a BMW bike - 1100ccs of sheer extravagance - which, except for a couple of trips of around 100 miles, and one of 500 it's ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 maddycatty2k

    Member since 15/12/2005

    Reviews written: 5

    5 Stars The perfect advanced mobile GPS! 06/08/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Quick satellite lock, can be using for cycling and walking, updates quickly.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages If not attached to bike battery for charging, then the TomTom Rider only lasts 5 hours.

    I've only had my TomTom Rider for a month now, and have yet to take it out for use on my motorcycle (due the electrical system and alternator being completely trashed). I have, however, taken it out with me on walks. The great thing is that it has the options for walking, cycling, etc routes when you select a destination. What I did was point to a location near the sea, that was about 20 miles away. Apparently, looking at the map on the GPS, it was in the middle of nowhere and the "lane" had about 10 houses throughout a mile or so walk. So what did I do? I grabbed my backpack, put on the ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 awcarr

    Member since 23/02/2004

    Reviews written: 10

    1 Star Two years of trauma 24/02/2009
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages So far TomTom hasn't charged for the repairs.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages The product must have been released with minmal testing, and hasdeveloped problems.

    I read all the reviews of the first version of the Rider, and had high hopes. My first intercontinental tour (4000 miles) saw the first problem occur - when on the bike the unit stopped making contact in the cradle with the metal plates that provide the power. The result was that by the end of the day, when we really needed the unit to guide us to the hotel, the battery failed and it wouldn't take power from the bike. On my return the unit was returned to TomTom who denied that there was any fault, and returned the unit stating that they had repaired a cosmetic problem. It happened again on a ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    bmatthewman

    5 Stars TAKE YOU ANYWHERE !! 26/01/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages robust, precise, loads of features,excellent value for money !!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages limited points of interests in cities !!

    The tom tom rider is an expensive but a worthwhile piece of kit that makes everyday riding definitely safer and more enjoyable with features such as various voices to choose from for directions, safety camera alerts, nearest petrol stations, scenic routes, etc.......the list goes on !! If you were only to go for a short ride then maybe this isn't for you but if your anything like me who makes the daily trips but likes to venture off the usual route then this is for you , it may also suprise you with how it can shave time off your usual trips, it used to take me 35 mins to get to work but with ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 chrisni1986

    Member since 02/02/2006

    Reviews written: 4

    4 Stars tom tom rider sat nav kit!! 21/01/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages easy to use

    Disadvantages Disadvantages voice in helmet off putting

    the tom tom rider... never again get lost on a bike, scooter etc.. this excellent piece of kit fits simply onto the top of a conventional motorbike's front forks or can be attached to a scooter fairing/screen with some simply modification and being only around a kg or so its very light so theres no real risk of breaking anything when attaching the device... once attached your ready to navigate to anywhere you please.. but its gonna rain.. navigation over right?? wrong the tom tom rider is water resistant so can be used in pretty much all conditions.. even in direct sunlight the anti glare ... more

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Product Details

EAN 0636926010542, 5027631057789, 0636926010535, 0636926010221
Manufacturer TomTom
USB Yes
Monitor Type Fixed Monitor
iPod Control No

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