cycle computer

inchcape

am a beginner and want to purchase a cycle computer and would like too know the difference in set up between the two types i know one is wired but where does the wire go and how does the wireless type work.

GeeBee44

Wired computers have the wire usually going down the front forks to the sender unit, cordless one's work the same but there's no cable.

On both models you mount the sender unit on the forks, usually mounted using a couple of cable ties, and a small magnet mounted on one of the spokes so when it passes the sender unit it send's a signal to the head unit.

simoncp

Wireless ones are more expensive and often dodgy. Stick to a wired one. In my experience they all work well. If all you need is current speed and a few other basic functions such as a car type mileometer and tripmeter go for a cheap model.

JMag

Just a small addition to GeeBee's response: on my wired Cateye Astrale 8 you mount the sender on the chainstays.

The following ebay shop usually has some pretty good deals on computers. Have used them before and they are reliable sellers.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Geargurl-Cycle ... eZL2QQtZkm

McBain_v1

I think that most wires are run down the front brake cable to get to the sensor on the front forks. I find wired models are more reliable than unwired, and unless you are a serious weight-weenie the weight of the wire won't be a factor you have to worry about. Do cadence sensing computers need a sensor on the rear forks these days?

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