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TomTom Rider 2nd edition.

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It's increasingly common to see GPS devices clinging to suction cups on car windshields, but what about drivers who prefer two wheels to four? Motorcyclists need direction, too. Enter TomTom's Rider 2nd edition, which incorporates a bike-friendly design and comes with everything you need to GPS-enable your ride.

One of the biggest challenges of developing a motorcycle GPS is how to mount the device securely, since a suction cup or a beanbag mount certainly won't do the trick. TomTom partnered with Ram Mount to produce a mounting kit specifically for the Rider 2, which works with most bikes. While the assembly procedure does take longer than sticking a suction cup to your car's windshield, it took me only about 10 minutes to set up a…

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