Computer

thellama

Hello!

I wondering if you can help?!

I'm currently waiting for my new bike to arrive (Cannondale Quick CX4) and im sorting out the various toys i want for it.

I had chosen a Ciclosport cm4.2 computer from wiggle as its not to expensive and i can add the cadence sensor to it later and even a heart rate belt if i ever feel the need.

The only problem is that ive been waiting for wiggle to get stock for the last 2 months and whenever i chase them over delivery date i get the same rubbish of it will be 2 - 7 days!

So, can anyone recommend an alternative to this computer please? Or even an alternative supplier who can actually deliver?

Many thanks,
Mike

UndercoverElephant

I recently bought an O-Synce computer from Wiggle. It's a wired one, as is my preference, but they did an optional cadence sensor for it for a mere £2. The whole lot cost me £15. I've been very impressed so far.

EKE_38BPM

If it hasn't been delivered in the time frame they specified, I'd blame Wiggle (someone had to say it!)

Seriously, contact their customer services (email only I think these days) and kick up a stink. They are usually very good (Speed_King may disagree) at sorting problems out, but no-one is perfect.


Maybe just cancel the order and go with OE's suggestion.

thellama

Thanks for the advice. The O-Synce one looks just what im after. I couldnt see the wood for the trees when looking earlier!

I have already been in contact with their customer services and just got a standard reply of it will be 2 to 7 days which is exactly what the website says.

Time to cancel and get the O-Synce instead i think.

A wired one would be my preference. Dont want to be faffing arround with making sure the sensors are all in range and changing tiny watch batteries.

redvee

CRC have them in stock for £35.

phy2sll2

Can anyone recommend a decent computer that does cadence, heartrate and elevation?

UndercoverElephant

thellama wrote:

Thanks for the advice. The O-Synce one looks just what im after. I couldnt see the wood for the trees when looking earlier!

I have already been in contact with their customer services and just got a standard reply of it will be 2 to 7 days which is exactly what the website says.

Time to cancel and get the O-Synce instead i think.

A wired one would be my preference. Dont want to be faffing arround with making sure the sensors are all in range and changing tiny watch batteries.

They also work a damn-sight more reliably. The O-Synce one I got was the Mini-Save one, with the optional cadence kit, which Wiggle seem to have sold out of. Shame about that.

meanredspider

phy2sll2 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a decent computer that does cadence, heartrate and elevation?

I use the Garmin Forerunner 305 - can be had for less than 100 quid these days - then add bike clip and cadence sensor. Very flexible, good battery life (10 hours), waterproof and will give you all the data you need.

phy2sll2

meanredspider wrote:

phy2sll2 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a decent computer that does cadence, heartrate and elevation?

I use the Garmin Forerunner 305 - can be had for less than 100 quid these days - then add bike clip and cadence sensor. Very flexible, good battery life (10 hours), waterproof and will give you all the data you need.

That looks like a really neat solution, though a few of the reviews I read said the cadence / speed sensor was a bit iffy. Let in water and eventually gave up for quite a few people.

Ian.B

@UE - regarding your comments on reliability of wired ones - do wired ones avoid the problem of interference from front lights making the readings go haywire, or do they suffer from this too?

meanredspider

phy2sll2 wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

phy2sll2 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a decent computer that does cadence, heartrate and elevation?

I use the Garmin Forerunner 305 - can be had for less than 100 quid these days - then add bike clip and cadence sensor. Very flexible, good battery life (10 hours), waterproof and will give you all the data you need.

That looks like a really neat solution, though a few of the reviews I read said the cadence / speed sensor was a bit iffy. Let in water and eventually gave up for quite a few people.

Mine has lasted two Highland winters/summers. That said, Garmin's UK customer service is very good too (would replace my smashed 305 - it got runover - don't ask - for 50 quid). I think Garmin only have one type of cadence sensor so loads of people must be using them - I can't think it's that bad.

UndercoverElephant

Ian.B wrote:

@UE - regarding your comments on reliability of wired ones - do wired ones avoid the problem of interference from front lights making the readings go haywire, or do they suffer from this too?

The only reliability problems from a wired one is the occasional miss of a revolution, with the O-Synce one I don't get that even. You get no interference issues, no cross-talk from other riders, no problems at all. They also turn themselves on when you start moving, rather than you having to press a button.

Wires are good.

Ian.B

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Ian.B wrote:

@UE - regarding your comments on reliability of wired ones - do wired ones avoid the problem of interference from front lights making the readings go haywire, or do they suffer from this too?

The only reliability problems from a wired one is the occasional miss of a revolution, with the O-Synce one I don't get that even. You get no interference issues, no cross-talk from other riders, no problems at all. They also turn themselves on when you start moving, rather than you having to press a button.

Wires are good.

OK, thanks! I might look into that then

phy2sll2

Anyone have one of these?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bryton-rider-35t-gps-cycle-computer-with-heart-rate/