This page uses machine translation. If there is any discrepancy, the original Japanese text takes precedence.

Following its renewal, RouteShare uses Japanese-language maps. There is no schedule yet for map localization.

Creating Gadget Info

Gadget info is a post specialized for reviews of gear and gadgets for bicycles and motorcycles. It has no geographic information, and you can write it carefully with text and photos.

Choosing the Post Type

Tap “Create” at the bottom of the screen. A screen for choosing the post type opens; choose Gadget Info here.

TypeDifference
Route ArticleA full-fledged article made with a map, text, and photos. See Creating a route article
Quick PostA quick post with short text and photos. See Creating a quick post
Gadget InfoA gear review article. Explained on this page

The Editor’s Structure

There are two tabs: “Post Content” and “Title & Settings.” There is no Geographic Info tab like in a route article.

The gadget info's 2 tabs

Post Content Tab

Enter the body. You can use a variety of formatting such as headings, bullet lists, and images, but since there is no map feature, map links are not available.

The Post Content tab

For detailed operations, see Using the rich text editor.

Title & Settings Tab

Configure the settings unique to gadget info.

The Title & Settings tab

ItemDetails
TitleThe title of the post
CategoryChoose from the categories narrowed down by the selected type. You must select one
Thumbnail imageThe image shown in lists and on your profile

Publishing

Tap “Save” to keep it as a draft, or “Post” to publish. After publishing, you can apply edits with “Update,” and temporarily make it private with “Return to draft.”

You can open published gadget info from “Created content” on My Page, and drafts from “Drafts.”

Gadget info has no tags or limited-by-URL publishing. Posts are found from category pages and search.

Tutorials

Get started with RouteShare

Create an account to post, save, and follow routes and spots.

For mobile users, the app version is more convenient