Bike Computer

GuernseyStu
GuernseyStu Posts: 21
edited March 2013 in Road buying advice
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    GuernseyStu wrote:
    Had wired cateyes in the past but looking for something wireless this time. Spent hours reading reviews and, so far, I can't seem to find the one that is right for me. What I really need is:

    back-light as I always ride pre-dawn

    Garmin has a backlight you can set to different stay on for different lengths of time
    GuernseyStu wrote:
    not too many ridiculous functions, just the basics

    Garmin can be set to show as little as three displays on one screen
    GuernseyStu wrote:
    cadence and temperature would be nice but not essential

    Garmin 800 has this too though the cadence is via a seperate sensor
    GuernseyStu wrote:
    rear-wheel sensor for turbo training

    Garmin uses the cadence sensor for speed too which is more reliable than using the GPS signal
    GuernseyStu wrote:
    stem-mounted computer

    Garmin can be mounted on the stem or bars or with an aftermarket mount in front of the bars.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Despite my best attempts to avoid being sucked in I have just bought a Bryton Rider 35. Under £90 at cyclestore

    At the price with HR and Cadence it's got to be worth it. :-)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • wishitwasallflat
    wishitwasallflat Posts: 2,927
    GuernseyStu wrote:
    Had wired cateyes in the past but looking for something wireless this time. Spent hours reading reviews and, so far, I can't seem to find the one that is right for me. What I really need is:

    back-light as I always ride pre-dawn
    not too many ridiculous functions, just the basics
    cadence and temperature would be nice but not essential
    rear-wheel sensor for turbo training
    stem-mounted computer

    Please give me some advice!!
    Garmin 500
  • GuernseyStu
    GuernseyStu Posts: 21
    edited April 2013
    dhymruyumdt
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    I have a rather fetching knog cap if that counts?
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    looking to get a bryton 50 myself or if its the new 60 by the time I have cash.
  • GuernseyStu
    GuernseyStu Posts: 21
    edited April 2013
    dsfntymyrfud
  • Gpfanuk
    Gpfanuk Posts: 142
    smidsy wrote:
    Despite my best attempts to avoid being sucked in I have just bought a Bryton Rider 35. Under £90 at cyclestore

    At the price with HR and Cadence it's got to be worth it. :-)

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  • mitchgixer6
    mitchgixer6 Posts: 729
    Have a look at the Cateye Commuter. Much cheaper than the Garmins etc, admittedly it doesn't have cadence, but does have backlight/temperature and I guess you could put the sensor on the chain stay so as it works off the back wheel.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Gpfanuk wrote:

    Send it back! remember the rules! Rule #74 :wink:
    Well in my defense the computer is small and I am simple, so on balance I think it still compiles :P
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • GuernseyStu
    GuernseyStu Posts: 21
    edited April 2013
    gnmu,fyu
  • wishitwasallflat
    wishitwasallflat Posts: 2,927
    GuernseyStu wrote:
    Thanks for all of the advice. I noticed that Garmin got a few negative reviews

    I noted this too before getting mine but I wonder if its just that there are so many Garmins sold that even if their problem rate (i.e. the percentage of Garmins that have issues) is the same or possibly even lower than rivals they still get many more reports of problems. Anyway I have never seen anything but glowing praise for Garmin after sales service so I went for it and (touch wood!) am delighted so far with my 500.

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