Computer, recommendations?

drumon

Hello

I'm interested ingetting a computer for my MTB, but thought I'd ask here on the road forum for info.

Seen the Boardman altimeter and cadence versions for £40, are they good, easy to use? Though have read on the forums that the altimeter isnt too reliable, and dont really see the point in that unless it records total climbed... cadence must be far more useful for training, even on an MTB. Does it work well?

What other models does the Boardman Cadence computer compare with on price and functions and readability and reliablity for fit and forget simplicity?

morrisje

I've just bought one of these and had it on my bike for a couple of weeks

http://activesportskit.co.uk/product_in ... 488034bc0f

Blackburn Neuro 4

It is very expensive compared to some of the others but feels well made and has a more powerful signal. I've always rather sceptical when cheaper computers show a speed og 85mph when you cycle under power lines.

Worth a look.

gcaster

I have a Blackburn Delphi 4 on my roadie which is soon to be replaced!

The Delphi is so sensitive to any interference and my end ride statistics are never correct. For this reason I'd avoid the Delphi range and I'd not recommend Blackburn to anyone.

I have a Cateye computer on my MTB which has been reliable from the start and I've never had any problems.

drumon

thanks

gcaster: What Cateye do you recommend for price v. functions... is wireless the way to go?

Anyone else have any Boardman computer experiences?

richa

Polar CS200. Great comp. Would get another.

andrewc3142

Cateye Strada wireless. Does everything I need, not expensive and doesn't break.

gcaster

Again I'd say the Strada Wireless. Same as the micro wireless just looks a lot nicer and you can get the cadence function with it too (all be it wired for a sensible price).

italiaandyf

sigma 1606 DTS - very good, can add the cadence sensor at a later date, does two bikes, never had any problems.

handsome devil

Cateye Micro Wireless. Great, small, fit it in 5 minutes and you will pick one up for less than £35 if you shop around!

CarlosDSanchez

I had the Boardman cadence model. It was a nice little computer with a lot of functions and a combined cadence/speed sensor which fits to the chainstay. Unfortunatley I could never get it to work, signal wouldn't get as far as my handle bars. Halfords let me swap it for a Topeak 140 which is wired, not very good looking and lacks a lot of the features, but it works faultlessly.

CarlosDSanchez

I had the Boardman cadence model. It was a nice little computer with a lot of functions and a combined cadence/speed sensor which fits to the chainstay. Unfortunatley I could never get it to work, signal wouldn't get as far as my handle bars. Halfords let me swap it for a Topeak 140 which is wired, not very good looking and lacks a lot of the features, but it works faultlessly.

rhann

cateye microwireless, got mine for about £25, one of the few that seem to have a backlight, at least on the features list.

Runoutofgears

I had the Boardman cadence computer, during the first two months of use it got through two sets of batteries, the handle bar fixing clip losened and the computer fell out and condensation from storing the bike in the shed killed the sensor unit off. Halfords gave me my money back.

I've switched to Trek computers for my bikes, owning the boardman tought me a few things, lots of functions is great if you can read the display and operate the buttons. Treks have big display and chunky buttons. The digital wireless ones are expensive but I have not had any problems with interference.

pianoman

+1 for Cateye Micro Wireless :P

DomPro

andyfaden wrote:

sigma 1606 DTS - very good, can add the cadence sensor at a later date, does two bikes, never had any problems.

Also got this one. It looks good and has all the right functions. Only gripe is the securing mechanism for fork sensor and wheel magnet is a bit flimsy. You could always use you're own wire ties or other alternative I suppose.

alfablue

I think the Cateye Strada has a much clearer display than the Micro - costs more though, but I just couldn't see the display on the Micro (especially when using polarising glasses).

Dunedin397

I'm a big fan of Cateye computers. I've got the older Micro Wireless on my road bike, the Astrale 8 on my commute\training bike and the Cordless 7 on my mountain bike. I've never had a problem with wireless, but you may want to think about the Enduro 8 which is wired.

The newer Strada range does look good, but whilst the fitting is tool free, the bracket does seem big compared to the older brackets.

Dunedin397

alfablue

The Strada bracket is very small, just it has a knurled knob to tighten it - about 1cm diameter - not really obtrusive under the stem. The bit the 'puter slots in is very small, as is the Strada itself, but the digits on the screen are larger, and the LCD is much clearer than the older Cateye models.

Dunedin397

I'm sure I read somewhere that you could you zip ties with the Strada, after making a small modification to the bracket?

The Strada's display does look good, so maybe I'll treat myself to the wireless cadence model later this year. I always have my computers on the stem, so maybe that would look neater.

Dunedin

toshmund

I suppose if you go down the wired route, having the sensor on the back wheel is the better option? I did have one wired on the front, but was unable to get the right balance of allowing for the fork travel, but not scuffing the cable occasionally. It actually scuffed terminally in the end. Bugger :roll:

AntG

+1 for Cateye Strada - been using it for a month and it does everything I need - easy to fit (and I'm useless with that kind of stuff!) -shop around though, some good deals if you put some time in..

Keanocp

You need a NERD

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/view_product.php?id=2967

I've used computers from Cateye and Sigma and this beats them all

Quite basic, but a brilliantly clear display thats huge

It can be set up in seconds and can also be switched between bikes in seconds (if you go for the 12 function version)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAjyXg0jg54

So simple it's amazing that no ones come up with anything like it before now

rhann

a lot more expensive then a cateye though.