what should i buy??

smithaay

hey im pretty new too road cycling nd im just wonderin wether i should get a computer (cateye commuter wireless computer) which this website rated a 4 star.
or should i get a pair of shimano ro63 spd sl road shoes + outland look keo classic style clipless pedal which this website also rated very well ??

any advice will be graciously accepted

thanks

rick_chasey

When I started out, I bought the computer before I bought the shoes, and loved it.

It's nice when you start to see the distance you cover, the speeds you can you (and as such, how fast the pros are!) etc.

Shoes improve the ride and your efficiencey no end thouh.

Ultimately you'll get both so.

DHTT

If it were me I'd go for the shoes first, will be most beneficial to your riding IMO.

shm_uk

Shoes & pedals first

Avezius

Get a cheapy wired computer (couple of quid from ebay) as a tempoary measure & then get some shoes/pedals for keeps.

Best of both worlds - pedals/shoes will make a massive difference to your cycling, but measuring your progress will help quantify your cycling & get you properly hooked on "beating that time"!

jejv

A basic wired computer for a tenner or less from Tesco or ebay or wherever will do as well as the cateye thing. Maybe better - wireless isn't always very reliable.

Pokerface

Do you have a smart phone? Something with GPS built in?

If so - there are apps that will record your rides (time, distance, etc). Not for while you are riding, but certainly good to look at afterwards.

Buy shoes and pedals - otherwise how will you ride the bike!? 8)

mattward1979

Another +1 for shoes/pedals first...

It REALLY changes how you ride and when you finally get a computer, you can marvel in the MPH that your shoes give you

smithaay

thanks guys youve all been alot of help

think i might go with the shoes nd cheap computer