Cycle computer problem

spasypaddy

I have a blackburn delphi 4.0 which im very happy with. But im getting a second bike, so my question is should i buy new mounts so i can have it all on both bikes. This will cost £25 or is there another computer i can buy for the same money or less than has the same level of functionality?

Large screen and cadence are my two needs

Pagem

£25?..

http://www.parker-international.co.uk/p ... roogle6147

spasypaddy

that is perfect! Just buy a second full computer Then i have a spare display unit!

is there anything better people can recommend for the money? im not adverse to having two completely different computers

daniel_b

Blimey, isn't that a rather good price for one with a cadence function as well??

AP - how do you find it, is it reliable, and how does it work?

I know you have a sensor on the wheel, and a transmitter on the fork, so does the cadence work in the same way??

Do you place a magnet on a crank arm, and a transmitter on a tube somewhere??

If you had the choise between Heart rate and cadecne, which would you choose?

Cheers

Dan

spasypaddy

its exactly what i already use and thinking about it, i havent ever had a better cycle computer.

you have a wireless transmitter on the fork like a standard cycle computer, but out the back of the handlebar mount is a cable that runs down to a rear chainstay which has a sensor attached to it, this reads the cadence as you put a magnet on the crank.

I would choose cadence, you can tell when your heart is working hard enough and i dont personally find it that useful reading my heart rate monitor (ive got a cheap one which i can also mount on my handlebars) but i find knowing how quickly my legs are rotating very useful, it lets me know when to change gear, when i should be pedalling quicker and is generally a useful tool.

daniel_b

Cheers SP,

shame they can't make the cadence wireless as well.....
Do you just cable tie the lead down the downtube then?

Can you set the wheel size manually - I notice it says it has '11 pre-programmed wheel sizes'

EDIT: Have just noticed that CRC do it for the same price and free postage - not sure if Parkers do free P&P or not.

Dan

richa

Daniel B wrote:

If you had the choise between Heart rate and cadecne, which would you choose?

Both.

How about the Delphi 5.0 with integrated HRM, wireless speed transmission and wired cadence...

spasypaddy

Daniel B wrote:

Cheers SP,
shame they can't make the cadence wireless as well.....
Do you just cable tie the lead down the downtube then?

Can you set the wheel size manually - I notice it says it has '11 pre-programmed wheel sizes'

EDIT: Have just noticed that CRC do it for the same price and free postage - not sure if Parkers do free P&P or not.

Dan

i just used electrical tape i didnt want cable ties all over my frame!!

yeah you can do manual wheel sizing they just have some presets that are easy to select if you've got a pre-set wheel size


RichA - nice idea but explain whats the point in having HRM if you arent going to upload the stats to your computer after?

richa

spasypaddy wrote:

nice idea but explain whats the point in having HRM if you arent going to upload the stats to your computer after?

I find HR quite useful and very interesting.

I write down my stats after each ride. My HR gives me an indication of fitness/exhertion.

Primarily I use it, along with percieved effort, to help me monitor my exhertion whilst I'm riding. Particularly useful in long/hilly rides. e.g. It helps me make sure that in the early parts of sportives I do not overcook it.

spasypaddy

Primarily I use it, along with percieved effort, to help me monitor my exhertion whilst I'm riding. Particularly useful in long/hilly rides. e.g. It helps me make sure that in the early parts of sportives I do not overcook it.

fair enough, that sounds like a really good reason for it! Like i said ive also got one that i can mount on my handlebars (a very basic one which doesnt update on the computer) but its more useful to me for when i use treadmills, go out for runs (very rarely nowadays!)

would you say it is worth the extra £40 though? When something similar albeit not part of the cycle computer can be bought from a sports store for £25?

Aidocp

Hi SP,

Ive got a cheap LIDL computer on my road bike at the moment, I think I'll get a new one and the Delphi caught my eye. Could a Delphi mount on flat profile aero bars or is it just for rounded bars?

spasypaddy

Aidocp wrote:

Hi SP,

Ive got a cheap LIDL computer on my road bike at the moment, I think I'll get a new one and the Delphi caught my eye. Could a Delphi mount on flat profile aero bars or is it just for rounded bars?

i dont know the answer to that one as ive never seen a set of aero bars in person!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Sear ... rn&x=0&y=0
maybe theres something that thats suitable, could try emailing them they are quite useful

richa

spasypaddy wrote:

Would you say it is worth the extra £40 though? When something similar albeit not part of the cycle computer can be bought from a sports store for £25?

I would.

I always like to have HR available to view. And I don't really want to have both a bike computer and a cheap HR watch on my handle bars. Especially as the difference between £25 & £40 is only £15.

Finally, please note that a lot of the cheaper HR watches are only able to display the current HR, they cannot be used to check average & max HR after a ride.

daniel_b

Aidocp wrote:

Hi SP,

Ive got a cheap LIDL computer on my road bike at the moment

Ha - me too!

Is that the wireless one with HRM?

I've only just fitted mine to my roadbike, and it's been superb, but if I did go for the one with the cadence sensor, I would move the LIDL one onto my mountain bike.

Dan

spasypaddy

ive got a lidl one on my mountain bike, havent used the bike in 6 months!

Aidocp

Daniel B wrote:

Aidocp wrote:

Hi SP,

Ive got a cheap LIDL computer on my road bike at the moment

Ha - me too!

Is that the wireless one with HRM?

I've only just fitted mine to my roadbike, and it's been superb, but if I did go for the one with the cadence sensor, I would move the LIDL one onto my mountain bike.

Dan

Nah mines just a wired £2.99 cheapie but I'm in the same boat, if I want to get one with a cadence sensor I'll move it to another bike.

richa

Ribble have just released some great offers on these...

Blackburn Delphi 3.0 Wired Computer plus Cadence. £16.95 (RRP £29.95)
Blackburn Delphi 4.0 Wireless Computer plus Cadence. £19.95 (RRP £34.95)
Blackburn Delphi 5.0 Wireless Computer plus HRM plus Cadence. £54.95 (RRP £79.95)

Very timely.

spasypaddy

cheers Rich i bought the delphi 4.0 again from Ribble (also bought a new pump for my new bike) and it got delivered this morning.