Bike Computer - what one

AndyD2574

Run a Cateye computer at the minute but spotted a Velomann system that seems to do everything.

Anyone got any experience of these or anyone receomend anyting else.

Want all the ususl stuff plus heart rate, cadence and alti meter.

Velomann seems to do it all for about £150?

Michelle_Sco

I use a Veloman, just a basic one though with heart rate monitor, no cadence or altitude. I know how fast I should be pedaling and I dont really need to know the grade of hill or height so it does me fine. I sold my Garmin 705 and bought this, a pair of sidi shoes and Time I-clic pedals for the money. Don't miss the 705 at all. Highly recommend the Veloman. Ribble cheapest at the time of my purchase.

Buckled_Rims

I got the cheaper Cateye Micro. I know it's a bit basic for you, but I do have a grumble. It's a PIG to change from Imperial distance to metric. There, I've said it. It's been good and accurate, I just don't like setting it up.

FatLarry

Check out the Sigma Rox 9.0 at www.bike24.com if you're looking to spend apound £150

http://www.sigmasport.com/en/produkte/bikecomputer/rox_wireless/rox_90/?punkt=features

AndyD2574

FatLarry, where can I find one.

All seem to be american sites?

FatLarry

Bike24.com is German but they're good - I got mine from there.

Chain Reaction have them but last time I looked they were about £240.

My mate got one from Amazon last week for £150 but I think they've put priprices up to £189 now.

Anonymous

Fair few people selling off their Garmin 305s at the moment...

AndyD2574

Found a velomann for £120 and a sigma for 160 Euro.

Seem to be the same and do the same?

Both get good write ups?

Velomann comes with one sensor so might look cleaner on teh bike?

:?:

copper585

hi, also looking for new computer, i currently have a sigma, not sure of model but got it 18 months ago, and wish i hadn't! had no ends of problems with it picking up signals from either cadence mount or the fork mounted sensor (which was the worst). would work for a few miles then just decide not to for a few days and then would suddenly work again! was constantly putting in new batteries thinking that was problem, again would solve it for one ride then back to not working.has ended up being the most expensive clock on my bike ever!

the fork mounted sensor is ridiculous,held on just with a little rubber band.the amount of times that the sensor suddenly shifted into my spokes and pinged off into the roadside was getting a joke.what are the sensors like for the veloman, quite interested in their computers.

other option thinking of is the garmin edge 500, basic model eliminates the need of frame mounted sensor as using gps, the model with the speed/cadence mount looks ok but how and where does the sensor mount on the frame, anyone?

basic garmin is £147 and the one with the cadence mount and heart rate monitor is £186 from handtec here

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/23 ... ed-cadence


cheers

unixnerd

I got a Velomann for my mtb and had to return it next day. The mounting system is pants. I had trouble getting it into its mounting cradle (which is held in place by cable ties). The lugs on the computer which attach it to the cradle are very small and fragile, I managed to wreck them in five minutes and I'm really careful with that sort of thing. Shame, it looked a nice bit of kit.

I run Shimano Flightdeck on both my road bikes and I can't understand why they're not more popular. They design is a bit dated and could do with an update, the buttons on the display head are fiddly. But you have cadence, gear display and all the other bits. Does the trick for me.

forward_loop

Check out the bontrager node - has everything plus altitude I think, and nice readout.. I went for the Edge 500 as I wnated a record of my rides. Most other things the Node will do. relatively cheaper IIRC. Evans I think will order them

edit - ps the cadence/speed sensor nounts on a rear stay - not as aesthetically appealing as the 2010 madonne integral mounts but does the job. 5000km and going strong..

giant_man

Looking for one also, I don't rate Sigma had probs with them in the past. Velomann do look good gotta say and not overpriced, not at Ribble anyway .... and wondering about the Mavic Wintech range also.

copper585

had a look at the bontrager they look nice especially the digital wireless ones.as i dont have a trek will need the speed sensor anyone know how good and reliable the signals are?

have looked into the garmin edge bit more, seems there is an issue with the speed recording when just relying on gps and the extra sensor is a must, anyone with any opinions?

looked at the velomans on amazon lots of negative comments so rather put off with em.

AndyD2574

Just about to order the Garmin Edge with HR monitor and cadence.

What extra sensor do you need for teh speed????

copper585

it looks like the same sensor does both speed and cadence, are you ordering from handtec? let me know how your order goes and subsequent thoughts once connected up on your bike, cheers!

AndyD2574

COPPER585 wrote:

it looks like the same sensor does both speed and cadence, are you ordering from handtec? let me know how your order goes and subsequent thoughts once connected up on your bike, cheers!

Finding Handtec quite expensice once you add on all the bits you need.

Found it £50 cheaper from an online bike shop in Birmingham

copper585

could i have the link please thanks

AndyD2574

Hope this works!!

http://www.birminghamcitycycles.co.uk/p ... sp?ID=1401

copper585

its £219 from there and £186 from handtec, am i missing something?

AndyD2574

£219 is for teh bundle which includes the hr monitor and cadence.

If its on Handtec for that price I have missed it mate.

Does it have teh cadence and HRM on handtec coz if it does and its teh blsck one I am getting my wallet!

rickr55

Hi Folks
not been on here long but bought the Edge 500 from handtec in May 500 HRM and sensor £195.16 delivered to the door don't use sensor as i have a Trek 4.7 fitted the duotrap into chainstay very neat but expensive £40 from Evans order was delivered in about 2 days well impressed with the garmin like been able to track my rides.

Rick

copper585

looks like handtec only do the blue one, you could ring/email ask about the black one? i prefer the blue one it goes with my bike!

mcrdave

I emailed Handtec about the silver / black one. They said they have 'no date for this item'. So dunno, maybe they'll eventually stock it.

Has anyone found the silver one cheaper than RRP?

AndyD2574

Birmingham City Cycles doing teh bundle for £209 but Evans will price match it.

Got mine today.....Garmin edge 500

Whats teh extra sensor for the back wheel for...............is this speed instead of a GPS signal??