Bike computer suggestions?

[chico1st]

Can anyone recommend a bike computer to me. I dont want to get anything crazy expensive because I think my bike will get stolen some day.

I have a commuter bike and I bike about 2 hours a day. I think the computer can help to convince me to go fast and let me train myself better.

I would like it to tell me what my cadence is (for training and to keep my knees healthy i have been told to cadence high)

does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks a lot!

[dekindy]

Cateye's are the most reliable IMHO. I have the older model Astrale 8 and the new Strada with cadence is rated highly. Take a look.

[10 Wheels]

Can anyone recommend a bike computer to me. I dont want to get anything crazy expensive because I think my bike will get stolen some day.

I have a commuter bike and I bike about 2 hours a day. I think the computer can help to convince me to go fast and let me train myself better.

I would like it to tell me what my cadence is (for training and to keep my knees healthy i have been told to cadence high)

does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks a lot!

Walmart Schwinn Computers $9.60. Work Great I have one on each bike.

[Toddorado]

Wow - just commented on this in a thread in this forum. Again, the Nashbar wireless was on sale for $12.95 and works like a charm. More accurate than others I've had, and durable. Backlit - only problem people have is that it isn't auto-on. If you can remember to turn it on, you're golden.

[dolcegirl]

links would be helpful.

[Toddorado]

Good point, girl. Here's the link (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600082&subcategory=60001035&brand=&sku=12780&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Cyclocomputers) to the Nashbar wireless.

[dolcegirl]

thanks

[ericthered]

A couple of thoughts:
1) I do local ebay searches and bought my last computer as a local pickup at a good price. (Should be fair amount of choice in toronto).

2) I wish I had gotten a cadence able computer.

3) clocks are nice, but mine does not have seconds which could help with heart rate measurement.
Eric

[Pig_Chaser]

I use this one and it's pretty good. I think i paid $40 CAD for it at the lbs. It's fully wired, but that's one of the reasons i picked it. Wireless just seems like an unecessary complication for me, but then again i'm starting to be a grumpy old man.

it's got cadence:

http://www.sigmasport.de/en/produkte/bikecomputer/topline_wired/bc1606l/?punkt=features

[axelfox]

I just picked up Planet Bike Protege 9.9 Wireless. It's about $30.00.

[tekknoschtev]

It doesn't do cadence, but I absolutely love my Planet Bike Protege 8.0. $19 from Amazon.com and it works like a charm. It does exactly what you said, helps you have a target in mind and know when you've reached it. Its also just a fun gadget to have to know how fast you're going and how far you've gone.