Recommend a wireless bike computer WITH wireless cadence!

daniel_b

Guys,

I have a basic wireless cycle computer which works fine, but fancy one with a cadence setting as well.

I nearly went for this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17273
And then decided that a wired cadence sensor was not what I was after.

Even the top end systems seems to have wired cadence - any reason for this?

Seemingly the best value I can find is this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=7292
With this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=7296
So £50 all in, which isn't too bad I guess.

Anyone have experience of VDO products, can't say I have ever heard of them.

I just wondered if I am missing anything obvious, or any other makes that have both wireless cadence and speed?

Incidentally, my existing computer won;t be wasted, I intend to fit it to my mountain bike.

Cheers

Dan

spasypaddy

i know you dont want it, but i have two of those blackburn delphis can you can get it for £20 from ribble at the moment. I would recommend it very highly if you cant find what you are after.

daniel_b

Thanks SP, I think it was probably your post that made me put it on my Christmas list, but then I got to thinking about the cables, and the need for cable ties etc

Thansk for the tip re ribble, thought CRC were the cheapest for it!

Cheers

Dan

dombo6

Shimano Flightdeck is very good, if you have Flightdeck STI levers. A bit fiddly to set up but once done it's an excellent bit of kit. Even has a gear indicator. Cadence is calculated from road speed and gear ratio.

SteveR_100Milers

The unit and the transmitter have to be in some form of direct line of "sight" otherwise they dont work. If you move your speedo on a front wheel wireless systme to say the end of aero bars then it stops working. It explains this is in the set up instructions of both wireless ones I have used.
I have just bought a Cataye Strada cadence, and wanted it wired for the simple fact that I want to prevent interference from my HRM which causes me to ride at 2 mph whenever I'm stationary.......

spasypaddy

Daniel B wrote:

Thanks SP, I think it was probably your post that made me put it on my Christmas list, but then I got to thinking about the cables, and the need for cable ties etc

Thansk for the tip re ribble, thought CRC were the cheapest for it!

Cheers

Dan

i dont use cable ties, i use electrical tape on the underside of the downtube, you wouldnt know it was there!

daniel_b

spasypaddy wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

Thanks SP, I think it was probably your post that made me put it on my Christmas list, but then I got to thinking about the cables, and the need for cable ties etc

Thansk for the tip re ribble, thought CRC were the cheapest for it!

Cheers

Dan

i dont use cable ties, i use electrical tape on the underside of the downtube, you wouldnt know it was there!

Crafty!

hammerite

I think you can use a garmin forerunner 305 for cadence. Alternatively you could look at a Garmin edge, which are bike specific but a bit more expensive.

That said both units cost a fair bit, but you can do a lot with the data.

spasypaddy

Daniel B wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

Thanks SP, I think it was probably your post that made me put it on my Christmas list, but then I got to thinking about the cables, and the need for cable ties etc

Thansk for the tip re ribble, thought CRC were the cheapest for it!

Cheers

Dan

i dont use cable ties, i use electrical tape on the underside of the downtube, you wouldnt know it was there!

Crafty!

am i selling it to you? I need the commission!

alfablue

Anyone have experience of VDO products, can't say I have ever heard of them

I have had 3 VDO computers. They are a German company and they make dashboard instruments for many car manufacturers. My first VDO analogue wireless computer lasted about 7 years, then died. Although they have only a 5 year warranty, I chanced my arm and sent it back to the factory in Germany. By return of post I got a brand new digital computer free of charge (the analogue one being discontinued), costing me only the £5 to send it to Germany. On my other bike I had a digital VDO, and the transmitter died after 2 years, sent it back, got a new sender by return of post. Although not completely without fault, I am thoroughly impressed by the product support and service, and added to the neat, ergonomic design of their products, I see no reason to look elsewhere. (In contrast when I had problems with a Cateye product, warranty support from the uk distributor Zyro was appalling!).

Down the Road

The best and after you've had one you'll never want another is Wintech ES from Mavic.

Looks better in the flesh Online pics make it look large it is about 2 inches x 1 inch Sits infront of the stem gives you all the info WITHOUT having to change screens.

PS here is also a heart rate version as well and it is even better

UncleFred

Polar 200cad is wireless speed, cadence and HR and has a whole bunch of features.

richa

UncleFred wrote:

Polar 200cad is wireless speed, cadence and HR and has a whole bunch of features.

+1

il_principe

RichA wrote:

UncleFred wrote:

Polar 200cad is wireless speed, cadence and HR and has a whole bunch of features.

+1

+2 Great bit of kit, used one before I bought a Garmin.

daniel_b

Brilliant sutff, didn;t expect this many great suggestions!

Garmin looks LUVVERLY, just need to see if I can justify the costs, if I could use the GPS part for offroad jaunts as well, it would come into it's own - has anyone done this?

i will carry out some research on all the devices forthwith!

Dan

alfablue

If you are tempted by the Garmin Edge (expense no object!) wait for the new 605 & 705 models which include mapping facility - alternatively get a bargain on the 200/300 model after the 700's come out.

il_principe

The garmin is no good offroad I'm afraid as you can't put in OS coordinates. Garmin are bringing out a new version with proper route planning (the Edge 605 & 705) in Dec/Jan, perhaps wait for that instead.

Matchstick Man

garmin 305 edge is fine for telling you have far you've gone and at what speed whether its running or road riding or riding cross or riding MTB. I've got one and done all of those mentioned no problems.
The mapping function (the one where you programme in a route is cack though, not worth bothering with. But for "drawing" a map to follow next time round - utterly brilliant

Cajun

Shimano group: Wireless Flightdeck
Campy: Cateye CD300DW
I have both and they work great...

Stormtrooper

Sigma 1606 L dts with Wireless cadence well happy with mine think i paid £55 for it.

hammerite

Matchstick Man wrote:

garmin 305 edge is fine for telling you have far you've gone and at what speed whether its running or road riding or riding cross or riding MTB. I've got one and done all of those mentioned no problems.
The mapping function (the one where you programme in a route is cack though, not worth bothering with. But for "drawing" a map to follow next time round - utterly brilliant

How do you run with the Edge 305? is there some kind of strap for putting it round your wrist and turning into a watch? Or do you just carry it and use the stats when you are finished?

I've had an old Forerunner 201 for years and love it, but want to upgrade to something with cadence sensor and better gps signal. I run so was thinking of a forerunner 305 with cadence sensor, but if I can get an Edge and wear it on my wrist for running it maybe the way to go.

Gerry Attrick

I'll go with Stormtrooper. Bought a Sigma 1606 wireless for my hybrid which I've used successfully for several months, then bought a second bike kit including cadence for my road bike. Dead easy to set up and so far 100% reliable. Website promises good support also. Might not be the cheapest in the short term but lbs run by ex racer swears by them.

daniel_b

The garmin is sounding fairly unlikely if it is no good for OS route plotting.

Stormtrooper and Gerry, I'm interested in the Sigma.

Have found it here seemingly for £35!:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/details.a ... GMCOMP0800

On the display, can you tell me if you can choose what is displayed?
Personally I would like to see current cadence, current speed, and trip meter - are you able to display all these things at the same time?

Bugger, I'm rather taken with this one now:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/details.a ... VICOMP0100

Check out the integrated skewer magnet pick up 8)

Cheers all

Dan

willbevan

I use a garmin forerunner 305, can get it for about 165 on wiggle at the moment,okay you need the cadence sensor aswell, about 25 delivered of ebay.......

I have a forerunner becuase i wasmainly a runner, but injured now, hence cycling, really love it, cant recomend one enough, i would buy antherone without hesitation, was thinking of getting the bike specific version, as it has a larger screen and better elevation data (doesnt use gps but a barometer or something inbuilt)

Noticed they are releasiing a 605 and 705 edge in december, so wll be wiating, to seeowmuch the 305 drops in price, and how good the705 is, as it can support wireless power devices, as well as proper satalite navigation

sloxam

jashburnham wrote:

RichA wrote:

UncleFred wrote:

Polar 200cad is wireless speed, cadence and HR and has a whole bunch of features.

+1

+2 Great bit of kit, used one before I bought a Garmin.

-1 interference from lupine lamp made me go at 30+mph whilst having a hr below 50. thought i'd turned into lance!
hopefully new cateye v3 will be interference free due to new wireless technology

Turnbull2000

I'm using a Polar CS600, but don't plan on buying the power sensor until next year. The computer itself is easy to read, smart, and offers pretty comprehensive data coverage. Polar ProTrainer software is also useful for analysis. Downside though is that's it's a bit pricey.

fixiebob

I bought a Pro Pace WR after it got best buy in either this mag or cycling weekly i dont remember it is an 18 function including wireless cadence and just incase your not sure how cold you are air temp.
I found it really easy to use easy to fit and very reliable you should i found it for £49 but cant remember where.
http://www.parker-international.co.uk/P ... uctID/6448

primalcarl

You can use map plotting with the Garmin Edge 305, with software like Tracklogs or Memory Map and upload your route way points to follow. The new 605/705 will allow you to view maps on the colour screen, but the price is around £280 and hopefully the battery has been improved to compensate for the colour screen.

I've just switched from a Polar S725x. It was brilliant and you can wear it as a watch too. But since changing bikes to a Scott CR1 the speed sensor just didn't get on with the bladed forks no matter what I did. Now switched to a Gamin Edge 305 so don't have to worry about sensors, and will install the cadence kit in the near future

primalcarl

P.S One advantage with the Polar systems is the battery life as they're powered by watch batteries. The Garmins require charging after a long ride, but that's not a problem for me