| RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149Z-GA12U Handlebar Mount for Garmin Astro 220, GPS 60, GPSMAP 60, 60C, 60CS, 60CX, 60CSx |  | Brand: RAM
Category: CE
List Price: $34.56
Buy New: $27.80
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Seller: GPSCheap
Rating:  reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3 x 8
MPN: RAM-B-149Z-GA12U
Model: RAM-B-149Z-GA12U
UPC: 793442149276
EAN: 0793442149276
ASIN: B000TFNLAW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Patented universal rubber ball and socket system allows you to mount virtually anything anywhere. | | • | Made of marine grade aluminum with a powder coated finish and rubber balls | | • | Superior shock and vibration isolation for electronics | | • | Unique design provides easy installation, mobility, strength, adjustability and versatility | | • | Construction provides a light weight and corrosion resistant product |
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Product Description
The RAM Zinc coated U-Bolt Rail Base consists of the 1" diameter ball and socket system with RAM Composite Cradle for the Garmin GPSMAP 60C Series. The Rail Base has a 1.0" diameter Rubber Ball designed to sit at right angles to the mounting rail. The Zinc Coated metal U-Bolt and nuts included will fit a circular rail with diameter from 1/2" to 1.0".
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| Customer Reviews:
 Improvised to Make It Right (Tight) August 5, 2009
T. Piquet
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
First time out was a flop - literally. The mount felt like it was securely fastened to the handlebars. However, after about two miles the mount flopped over and was hanging upside down. We have a very nice rail-trail locally. It's a decent place to ride, but in order to get to it from our house we have to bike about 3 1/2 miles on city streets ... a lot of which are in bone-jarring, teeth-rattling pathetic shape. Because of problems I've created for myself in the past by over-tightening bolts, clamps, brackets, etc, I was leary to tighten the U-bolt on the RAM handlebar mount any more. What I did to solve the problem was that I cut a small piece of rubber ... single thickness ... from an old bike inner tube and wrapped it around the bike's handlebar right where I (re)mounted the GPS mount. Now the mount stays put. [It would be helpful if the manufacturer would include a small strip of rubber along with the rest of the mounting hardware.]
 One strong mount! February 22, 2008
S. Jensen (CALIFORNIA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one strong mount. I use it on my trail bike and let me tell you this is one strong mount! it is really worth the price and then some. I have used it for about two weeks now. there is no way your GPS will ever fall out in fact it holds it so tight I have to us an allen wrench to remove the button mount in order to remove the GPS without damage.There is some vibration but the solid mount and peace of mind that my expense Gps will never fall off out ways a little vibration. This is The mount you want to use for dirt bikes or mountain bikes. Great product!
Pretty good except for one thing... January 23, 2010
J. Callaway (Phoenix, AZ USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased the GPS60CSX and the mount for my motorcycle after my Garmin Legend fell off its mount and reading about the higher end motorcycle units having vibration issues. When I got this mount, I was a little concerned that the GPS wouldn't stay in it, I couldn't find anyway for it to stay attached. What I missed in the instructions (or they didn't say) is you have to use the clip from the belt unit that comes with the GPS60CSX.
Once the clip was put on the GPS, it clicked in solidly. At little too solidly which is why it gets a 4. I'm not too keen about leaving the GPS on my bike when I stop to eat or something, and taking it out of the holder is a little difficult. I guess that's good because it means it won't just pop out.
I have used, and still use, Ram mounts. They are solidly built and well constructed. The double-ball figure-8 design makes it pretty easy to put the unit where you need it. My only other complaint is that they are difficult to adjust while riding and using one hand. Of course, one could argue that I shouldn't be doing that also.
For safety, I loop the GPS lanyard around the mount so in case it does pop out of it's holder, the lanyard will keep it attached until I can pull over.
Yes, for hard riding... December 27, 2008
James779 (Beaverton, Oregon United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I use this mount on my dirt bike, mountain bike, and in my car. I have the basic ball mount portion affixed on all 3 of those things, and just transfer the cradle and arm-bar to each one. I have used it on my dirt bike for one full riding season, riding motocross trails many weekends throughout the spring/summer/fall, and often rode 50 miles a day. This includes some jumping and lots of bumpy riding. So the reviewer who said it was not for hard riding must be really putting their GPS unit to the coals. I had such a hard time getting my receiver out of the cradle that I actually used a small round file on part of the cradle to make it easier to get it in and out. This system is very high quality and for the price, a great deal.
Solid unit. Will buy again June 20, 2009
David Debaeremaeker
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This product is solid and dependable. I have had it on my mountain bike for a couple months and have had no problems. The mount holds the GPS unit firmly and securely, and the flexibility of the mount allows for it to be positions so that its both out of the way, and completely accessible and visible.
The one word of caution is that the mount assumes you have the round piece that comes with the GPS. This is the small round bit that screws into the back of the GPS unit and is intended to attach it to the belt holder. If you didn't use the belt holder, and didn't attach the round bit like I did, you may be confused as to how the GPS connects to the mount. Luckily I kept the original packaging and had the bit. Otherwise this mount would be useless. So make sure you keep the round bit :)
I would definitely buy this again. It is well worth the extra money over the cheaper mount units.
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