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Simple installation of the Navic 400
On tour, the Navic 400 really good. The 185 gram device is easy to mount on the handlebars and, thanks to the bayonet mount, directly in the field of vision - but unfortunately not centred on the stem. Thanks to the 4-inch display, the readability is easy on the eyes and the map display is very clear. However, this is not much use in direct sunlight, as it is then almost impossible to recognise anything unless you shade the display with your own body.
GPS reception was always reliable, even in difficult, mountainous terrain with narrow gorges. Track recording can be easily started (and stopped) using one of the five control buttons; if you forget to do this, you are automatically notified when you start. Unfortunately, the map is sometimes very slow to load, but this was not noticeable in most situations when travelling.
Intuitive navigation
The navigation advertised by the manufacturer Ciclo as intuitive is exactly that - intuitive. Destination entry and route guidance work well, as does navigation along imported tracks. A nice feature is the "route suggestion function": enter a start and destination point and the Navic 400 calculates the route. Is it the best route? In any case, you can set in detail before the calculation whether you want to be guided along cycle paths, avoid traffic or use steep gradients - just as you would in a car. As with car sat navs, the Navic 400 has a home function that can be activated.
The buttons are easy to operate, even when wearing thick gloves, which is extremely useful on cold days. You can easily record your own tracks on the PC. All in all: A device that is pleasantly reduced to the essentials and does what it promises. And is therefore a good companion for touring cyclists.
- Plus: Price, large display, simple operation; smart sat nav functions; integrated maps
- Minus:Difficult to read in the sun, slow map build-up
- Price: 229,- Euro >> e.g. available at Amazon
