Kiox and Komoot GPS Navigation Test

I've tried a few mobile phone based solutions for GPS navigation over the last year, with varying degrees of success. But have I finally found one that works for me?


In this video, I'll take you through the main set up steps for using your Kiox display for navigation. I'll test it by trying to search for a trail I don't know and share my thoughts on the whole setup.


Many thanks to Christoph for helping me with the filming.


#mountainbike #emtb #mtbswitzerland

[TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Sorry if I haven't replied to your comment on this video. I have received some notifications, but have been unable to see the comments and therefore unable to respond.
Thank you to woudreus for suggesting taking a look at SchweizMobil app and to grzesfajny for suggesting openmtbmap.org. I will certainly check them both out 👍

[ronin]

Well done, this was what i was looking for!!! The only video I've seen that shows feature in real world.

[neilbower]

Great review. I've just got my 1st eMTBon order & this functionality of navigation was music to my ears, so thanks so much

[rikbanter]

I've just bought an ebike with kiox display and I'm a komoot user anyway.. Really informative video thanks

[JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Great video, answered all my questions. Would you say everything still holds up in 2023 ? Or would you be looking for another solution ? I’m thinking of doing the same as you

[Simon-cirk]

Very nice explanation! I got into komoot similarly and love it due to the detailed maps and the amount of people posting their ride recaps to find new trails and tours. Instead of mounting my phone directly to the handlebar, I went for a top frame bag with a plastic cover: the phone is well protected, can be plugged into my e-mtb's display to charge it for the constant screen use and I can operate the most basic functions through the plastic cover without taking off my mtb gloves...this does take some practice though. The bag even doubles as storage for my multi-tool and a tiny first aid kit.

The only thing I miss with this solution would be to have easier access to the phone for taking pictures during the ride...taking it out of the bag, unplugging it from the display and taking a photo is still a bit too much hassle. Your video gave me some other ideas, but I'll still need to think twice whether I want to shell out into a Kiox upgrade kit and replace the detailed komoot map for just the spaghetti line of the planned route. I'll likely look into trying other top frame bags first.

[NoFixedDestinationAu]

Thanks mate, I was pulling hair out trying to find the routes on the bike connect app!! The bloody arrow - DOH!! And I ain't got much hair left!!!

[ElectricMountainBiker]

I was always out of these apps due to my lack of understanding, but have to say we used trail forks on the Longridge ride and it got us to the trails we were looking for 👍🏼
Glad komoot worked so well on your bike display, that is surely a winner 👍🏼⚡

[MTB_Derbyshire]

Really interesting video. I was an early adopter to Komoot and they very kindly gave me world mapping as a thank you. I too find it works really well 99% of the time, rerouting is very quick. I've never really had any problems with stopping and looking as I just have the speaker on and put the phone in my bag or pocket and just follow it that way. If you go wrong it soon tells you off 🤣 only thing is on some videos you can hear her voice a little too much 🤣

[ckMTB]

A very cool video, thanks for the good explanation and test. Thanks for sharing the video. keep it up buddy!

[TwoGuysOneVan]

This is a good solution... We just plot a route and bang it onto the Garmin and we're off. The only issue is that it's a "bread crumb" route and doesn't re-calibrate when you have to detour. However... We have used it successfully to ride from Munich to Venice without any issues. Regarding your phone battery drain... It's the screen man. If the screen is off, you'll be good for ages... If you're not into buying something specific... This should be baller! ;D
Nice vid mate!!

[onenightinmay]

Brilliant video.. been looking for sommat like this to sort my kiox out.. cant wait to try it... ill let you know how I get on

[kermitthefrog]

Is that the Orbea Wild FS ? I'm looking into that or a Cube stereo 140 ebike.

[tonychambers]

Thanks for video told me exactly what I needed

[legorclfactory]

Hi, I have an question about your kiox holder, which brand is it? I've ordered a kiox to modernize my Haibike fatsix 9.0, but I don't really like the original holder, I know it's been over 3 years ago😂😂😂

[givreycham]

Great video and helpful. Just to check though does it only work if you pre plan a route ? ie it doesn't look as though you can see a map / route without fixing a start and destination ?

[padyaktherapy]

Watching.. All the Best, Keep it up and Stay Safe..

[adamwharmby]

Looking at getting a kiox but the nav is kinda putting me off for the cost I would think the nav would be better then just a line

[rhysgreenow]

Great video 👍 when I try and do it as soon as I move my phone more than a foot away from the kiox it loses connection. Which is a nightmare as I keep my phone in my bag.

[glaborie]

I use komoot with voice navigation and wireless headphones, it works ok enough most of the time