A new K-edge mount for your Garmin GPS to place it out in front of your bar.
I must admit, as soon as I saw an ad for this product, I knew where it was coming from.
When you’re speeding downhill, hunched down low in an aerodynamic position, it’s impossible to see a Garmin mounted to the stem. At least not without lifting your head up and looking down, taking your eyes off the road. A dangerous thing to be doing downhill at 60kph+!
This mount places the device out in front of the stem so that it’s in your natural line of sight, allowing you to maintain your concentration where it should be – on the road – but still be able to safely glance at your chosen metrics.
K-edge and Garmin both produce a mount which does the same thing.
The K-edge version is slightly more expensive than the Garmin model but looks more robust, and is more adjustable.
I’ve got the K-edge version of the GoPro camera mount, and it’s rock solid.
Coincidentally, I’d been preparing this post and one of the guys in my club turned up on the Sunday ride with his new K-edge mount for his Garmin 500.
After stopping for a coffee and a bacon butty, we filmed this little clip so you can see what it’s all about.
Buy one now from Wiggle!
The widget above lists the Garmin version. left, and the K-Edge version, right.
Remember that if you shop regularly at Wiggle, you will see a discounted version of the price shown here.
As I’m a member of British Cycling, I enjoy 12% discount off everything at Wiggle (and you can too). Here’s how it looks when I log in:
Been thinking about a K-Edge mount for my Garmin Edge 800 for a while. Your mini review swayed me. Ordered. Now I just have to wait for them to be in stock.
Great
I think it said that stock was expected Mid-November? 3 weeks, ish.
Thanks for the review Alan, I had been eyeing this piece of kit up for a while too. I have to agree with your concerns, the extra few degrees that you take to look down at your stem put your front wheel right outside of your peripheral vision – dangerous ground. I have just ordered mine on Wiggle, look forward to receiving them.
I hear that this item has been incredibly popular and most places have been waiting to be re-stocked. Hope you get yours soon. Thanks for commenting, glad you liked the video
Just got mine in the mail from Wiggle and installed straight away. I was surprised at how huge a difference it made in the viewing position. Thanks again for the review – tight chains.