Seen this discussed on another forum and the feedback from TomTom and Garmin users was very negative but these are people who plan 2,500 mile touring holidays. From their website, I infer it’s something developed for cyclists that is trying to cross over into motorcycling. I won’t be rushing out to replace my Garmin 395 with it. Andy
I bought one a little while ago and obviously not ben able to use it extensively. I am a sucker for a gadget. I dislike standard sat nav's because of the clunky mounts, although I concede they are better, with more info. The beeline works well, but you have to learn to read it, it is not the brightest and if you are using a tinted visor can be difficult to see all the info on the small screen. But as said, it is accurate and it will get you there and it is unobtrusive on the bike.
I've just started using a Beeline with my new SF V2, and so far, I'm very impressed. I always say that even car SatNav with full map display is just a tool that you work with, and requires some interpretation - you can't just follow it blindly. I'm used to CarPlay and Apple Maps in my MINI. Beeline utilises Google Maps, which I don't have a problem with, and have used a lot in the past. At first I attached the Beeline display to the steering damper, which looked like an ideal spot, but I found it was way too low in my view, so took too long to identify and refocus, so I have moved it onto handlebar below the clutch reservoir, which is better. The Beeline, without a map display, is surprisingly effective. It works best when telling you how many miles to your next exit on a dual carriageway or motorway. It works least well with a quick succession of junctions - with a map display you can look ahead what's next, something that is not possible with the abstract Beeline display. However, if you make a mistake it reroutes quickly and overall, way better than no navigation assistance at all. It would be good if it could add the speed limit. I also don't know if it automatically handles diversions in the case of incidents which interrupt the pre-planned route. I was concerned about contrast in daylight, but that hasn't really been an issue even with the recent sunny weather. It is backlit at nighttime, which definitely helps. Like I said, I treat it as a tool to help, not completely solve navigation, and for that it does a solid 85% job. Recommended.
