Cycle computers - Cadence or Heart rate?

gpw

Getting a new Orbea San Remo on the cycle to work scheme and going to get a cycle computer installed. Can anyone give me the adavantage of both these computers.
Cant afford a duel computer which does both. My aim to to loose weight and get fitter.

I go to work and back 7 mile each way every day and do about 40 miles on a saturday or sunday.

spasypaddy

i recommend getting a good computer which has cadence and if you want go to any old sports shop and get a heart rate monitor for about £15. Its what i did, and if i decide that keeping track of my heart rate is more important than just looking at the rate whilst you are riding then you can upgrade to a better system

McBain_v1

Separate out the heart monitor and go for a cadence computer, at least that way you can always use the HRM for rowing or some other aerobic exercise.