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If you have made the...
If you have made the switch to two wheels, youò€™ll know how difficult it is to navigate when riding your scooter or bike.
Garminò€™s latest Zümo sat-nav ò€“ the 550 with European maps ò€“ aims to resolve the issue by giving riders the features drivers have enjoyed for some time.
You certainly get plenty for your money. In addition to a versatile handlebar mount, thereò€™s another for windscreens, with built-in speakers. We did note one big omission, though ò€“ a headset isnò€™t included.
Unless you pay an extra Ò£50 or so for a Bluetooth unit, you have to keep a keen eye on the screen. You canò€™t take advantage of the hands-free calling or the MP3 player, either.
Thatò€™s not ideal, but at least the displayò€™s icons are large and easy to follow. The touchscreen controls use the same oversized design, making them easy to operate with a gloved hand.
On the road, guidance was faultless, and it spotted all the safety cameras along our route.
Other bike-friendly features include a security screw which comes with a driver you can attach to your keys, plus a fuel tank range alert. However, the lack of a headset for this money is a major disadvantage.