Bike Computer

danfletcher
danfletcher Posts: 2
edited August 2013 in Road buying advice
Hi Guys,

I am looking to get a new GPS/Bike computer. I have recently got a turbo trainer so i need a computer with a rear wheel speed gauge. I would also like it to have a cadence meter too and possibly a HR monitor, could anyone give me some advice?

Thanks

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  • meursault
    meursault Posts: 1,433
    danfletcher wrote:
    Hi Guys,

    I am looking to get a new GPS/Bike computer. I have recently got a turbo trainer so i need a computer with a rear wheel speed gauge. I would also like it to have a cadence meter too and possibly a HR monitor, could anyone give me some advice?

    Thanks

    A cheeky reply would be, use the search function.

    I have Garmin edge 800, very happy with it, does all you require.

    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews
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    Voltaire
  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    Welcome to the forum, the search facility will help you but a Garmin Edge 500 with HRM+Cadence bundle will be all you need. Around £160 for the lot.
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  • arran77
    arran77 Posts: 9,260
    Supermurph09 wrote:
    Welcome to the forum, the search facility will help you but a Garmin Edge 500 with HRM+Cadence bundle will be all you need. Around £160 for the lot.

    This.

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  • 100%
    100% Posts: 236
    Hi,

    I thought I'd jump in here rather than start another thread - I've always found it a little odd that there's a speed sensor with a GPS-enabled device. Is this generally intended for use with fixed trainers or is it required for accurate measurements on-bike?

    On another note, what's the opinion on the Forerunner910XT and 310XT? Anybody using these? I'm thinking of switching to Garmin - previously used Polar - partly because the software seems a little "better" and web based but I wouldn't mind something I can use running too.

    Cheers,
    Steve
  • meursault
    meursault Posts: 1,433
    100% wrote:
    Hi,

    I thought I'd jump in here rather than start another thread - I've always found it a little odd that there's a speed sensor with a GPS-enabled device. Is this generally intended for use with fixed trainers or is it required for accurate measurements on-bike?

    On another note, what's the opinion on the Forerunner910XT and 310XT? Anybody using these? I'm thinking of switching to Garmin - previously used Polar - partly because the software seems a little "better" and web based but I wouldn't mind something I can use running too.

    Cheers,
    Steve

    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews
    Superstition sets the whole world in flames; philosophy quenches them.

    Voltaire
  • wongataa
    wongataa Posts: 1,001
    100% wrote:
    Hi,

    I thought I'd jump in here rather than start another thread - I've always found it a little odd that there's a speed sensor with a GPS-enabled device. Is this generally intended for use with fixed trainers or is it required for accurate measurements on-bike?
    It's for use with stationary bikes and if you want greater accuracy with moving bikes.

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