General Cycling Discussion - Bike computers

I have to get another computer after a crash I had the other day. Removed some skon from my elbows/left knee but otherwise OK - the computer, however, is trashed.

Truth is, I had a Sports Instruments SI-90 wirelss one and I wasn't 100% happy with it. It would be Ok up to abut 20mph, then it wouldn't register properly.

Any recommendations out there?

I like my Planet Bike speedo.

I like my cheapo Bell spinfit computer, $25 CAD. Rofl.

I like my cheapo Bell spinfit computer.
Dido! Works good and if it gets trashed I aint lost a lot $13 at Wally World

I really like my Cat Eye Mity 8. I replaced an Avocet 50 that I used to have.

Dido! Works good and if it gets trashed I aint lost a lot $13 at Wally World

It's actually not bad with the exception of the horrible battery cover design, only thing missing is a cadence function.

how is the Ascent Delta V wireless?

It's actually not bad with the exception of the horrible battery cover design, only thing missing is a cadence function.
Yea I like it
not so sure how good the Calorie counter is but hey I'm just riding to
try and last a few years longer :)

Best I've used in the cheap categorie is the Specialized Sport at $22.99... heavier guage wire and a good clean installation is pretty easy. I have a wired and wireless now and both have been VERY reliable.

Using a Specialized Elite wireless everything seems good so far,comes w\cadence.Easy install,all the parts are very good quality.

CatEye Astrale 8 (w/cadence) ... love it so far ... $39 at Galyan's

I have two Vetta RT77 but am thinking about upgrading to a Vetta V100 wireless.

I use a Planet Bike 5.0, nothing fancy only has the bascis but works fine, with large numbers making it easier for these 50 plus eyes to see.

I love my Shimano flight deck. I have the wireless version. The best part is that the buttons to change the display are built in the brake/shifters. Makes it really easy to use. I can do intervals hit the stop watch and go without moving my hand off the bars. Also it shows what gear your in, never thought I would use that but it is great.

Cheers

Another vote for the Planet Bike. I've got the v8 (didn't see a need to know the temperature with the v9) on my Fat Tired Rider. Really like the "everything at a glance" setup. Picked it up on EBay for $15.

I've also been happy with the CatEye Velo 2's which outfit a couple of my rides.

I love my new Cateye wireless CD300 (w/cadence). I think next year when I get my new bike I'll spring for the model that has cadence and HR in one unit.

Excuse my ignorance, but what is cadence and why is it so popular?

It is the revolutions per minute of the crank (your feet). 80 - 100 RPM is about normal for a road riders.

Yea I like it
not so sure how good the Calorie counter is but hey I'm just riding to
try and last a few years longer :)

I've checked out various online calcluators and the number it comes up with seems to jive with the one on the computer. Of course it doesn't take into account hills, coasting, wind etc. I input my weight as 115lb. But I usually carry a bag or something that's another 6-8lb.

CatEye Astrale 8 (w/cadence) ... love it so far ... $39 at Galyan's
On sale for $29.9x at Supergo right now

I just installed a Sigma Sport 1200 and like it so far. It looks great, very minimal design and was inexpensive to boot.

On sale for $29.9x at Supergo right now

Got the CatEye Astrale 8 (w/ cadence) from Supergo in Santa Monica for $24.95. Just ask them to match Bike Nashbar's internet price and bring a printout of the webpage. http://tinyurl.com/5dhyw

i just got one of those sigma 1200, and for the life of me i can set it up.it seems the buttons im supposed to press arent doing what they are supposed to. i dunno. its so confusing to me. id appreciate any help you could provide as id rather get it to work than just returning it. thanks

Schimano flight deck cordless. It is intergrated in your brake hood "bumps"

I recently dumped my Planet bike protege 9.0' with temperature because it died everytime it got wet. It also was very stingy on average speed for some reason (in comparison to other computers I have had). Anyway, I am trying an Echo F-2 right now and am pretty happy with it. Will see how happy I am after the next rain storm. It is supposed to be very waterproof.

Most low-endy (say, sub-$25) cyclo-computers work just fine and are more or less equivalent. When you get above that, you're mostly paying for features like wireless and/or cadence. Or maybe a big display with lots of info. Personally, it's mainly a matter of getting the functions I like. In addition to mph and odometer, a trip meter and ride time are a must, and I really like a current speed above/below ride average indicator and 2 wheel size option (I switch between tires a lot).

Aside from that, the mounting and pickup HW is the determinant. I just got a cheap-o Sigma that mounts using (primarily) heavy duty rubber bands. I no like. I have a Cat-eye Mity-3, which I like pretty well, but the pickup is this long protrusion that just sticks out asking for something to bust it off. Which eventually happened and I had to replace it.