Turbo 2 elite vs Astrale 8

[Jakedatc]

Hey, I'm in the market for a new computer for my new bike. I am wondering if anyone has had experience with both of these computers and some pro's/cons of each.

one concern i have for the Turbo is the front sensor for speed.. i have pretty tight clearance on the blade style fork as you can kinda see in this pic. (the computer mounted is an old astrale that didn't work)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Socjake/Bike/IMG_0606.jpg?t=1201831311

[dekindy]

What do you mean tight fork clearance? The sensor does not have to be between the spoke and the fork. Please explain your concern.

I personally have elected to stick with wired and have an Astrale 8 that I have not had one single malfunction in over a year of use. That is the way I like it. It would be nice not to have to deal with wires. But there seem to be lots of interference issues with power lines, traffic loops, and I ride at night so I have lights. For now it is wired for me.

[flipped4bikes]

If the Turbo2 doesn't fit in front, get the Astrale 8. The speed sensor is on the back wheel. I've had the Turbo, gave an Astrale 8 to my SO, and presently use a Strada Cadence. I personally like the Cateyes better.

[Jakedatc]

I went for the cheaper of the 2 options.. LBS had the Turbo on clearance and i had a extra 10% off coupon. If i hate it then it'll go on CL and i'll find an Astrale to use instead.

for the 1st response.. i didn't think about not having the sensor right inside.. i'll find a way to have it in the front or back so it doesn't hit

Edit: Turbo is going back.. the magnet hits the zip ties when the sensor is lined up so that it reads the speed.. Astrale here I come