Bike computers

stuart_c-2

Maybe looking at getting a bike computer, are the more expensive ones really worth the extra money over the entry level £10-20 computers?

Originally planned on buying a new watch for riding (don’t want to trash my normal watch on a ride) so dropped a few hints to OH for birthday. She’s now asked whether I’d want a computer instead of a watch so need to find some to suggest. Looking on Evans they start about £20 but go up quite a bit.

Are computers really useful for offroading? (I can see the benefit for a roadie)

Can anyone suggest a good 1?

Cheers

xtreem

Pick any computer from Cateye. Had 2 before for the past 3 years,
and I didn't even changed their batery. Quality stuff.

I have Velo 8, but you can go for the Mity 8, just because of the better look.
(it has "Trip distance 2" more than mine).
Under 20: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Catey ... 360007195/

m@rk

Try Aldi, I picked up a wireless computer with heart rate monitor and chest strap for 14.99 Absolute bargain and works great.

Levi_501

The £25 Trek comes with cadence counter.

piker

second the aldi suggestion,wireless with pulse moniter if thats your thing 15 quid bargain.

deffler

Stuart_C wrote:

Are computers really useful for offroading? (I can see the benefit for a roadie)
Cheers

Depends on the individual. If your not interested in ride time, average speed, current speed, trip distance, total distance, time etc then they are of no use whatsoever.

If you are interested in this info then yes they are very useful.

Quite simple

stuart_c-2

deffler, simples. (Smart arse)

Is it worth looking at wireless? Or is that just more hassle and chance of things going wrong?

Will go and look at the Mity and Trek.

.blitz

Stuart_C wrote:

Is it worth looking at wireless? Or is that just more hassle and chance of things going wrong?

I've got a Cateye Mity from err...2003 that is now on its third bike Just keep feeding it batteries.

I think whether you'll find a computer useful or not depends on you and the kind of riding you do. We all have our local loops and favourite trails and once you've measured them, you don't really need to measure them again. And does it matter if you go round at 11.8 or 11.9 mph? I stopped caring a long time ago.

stuart_c-2

Well, I never seem to do the same loop twice. I seem to randomly criss cross the woods near me.

I'm only really thinking about it as I can't think of what else to ask the OH to get me for my birthday (well, I can, but I ask for that everyday anyway ), plus I wanted something to show me the time. Need to get home in time for dinner.

jamsop

piker wrote:

second the aldi suggestion,wireless with pulse moniter if thats your thing 15 quid bargain.

+3

I've got this a couple of weeks back. Tested it side by side with my cateye micro wrieless (£40 at the time) This Aldi one has much more functions and at £15 cant complain. I've taken off my cateye!

Also it says its made in Germany so I hope quality is not an issue..........


Things I like over the cateye.

Trip countdown mileage - great for training
Pulse/Energy burn etc. - Again great for training.
3 Line display with proper mode description
Nicer blue and even backlight compared to Cateye micro
Scan mode - alternates trip milage/max/average/
Looks sleek 8)
All for £15! - dont care if i break it

Fogliettaz

Nokia sports tracker, free download on your Nokia phone.

stuart_c-2

Will see if I can track down an Aldi 1.

Have just had a look at the Trek Incite 8i, wirless for £25 and seems to have what I need.

realnumber 1

The Aldi ones reception wouldn't reach the distance from my bars to the sensor and the magnet fell out of its housing within 3 rides. Just something to think about.