"out front" GPS/Garmin mount?

[foz]

I'm not sure if this wouldn't be better in road or general OT, but since it applies mainly I think to modern road bikes.... What are the reasons for out front style GPS mounts? I've ordered a new Garmin 530 (have been using a GPS watch for years) and plan on mounting it on the stem, as (to me) it just looks cleaner... I don't like the "out front" look... But it seems to be the most popular choice by far - why? Any particular reason?

 

[novocaine]

put's it in my eye line without the need to look all the way down to the steerer. on both my road bikes the stem is 100mm, with a further 40-60mm on the mount it puts the head unit in easy to view location.
I've run it on the steerer top before and found it just a tad to far back for a quick look.

 

[T'boo Ted]

Yeah, i run out front on all my bikes, puts it in a spot easy to see. Also I think stem mounts look cluttered and bad. I only use a stem mount if I dont have an out front spare to use...but different strokes for different folks

Also, more aero...