Best wireless bike computer/odometer
05-25-08, 08:35 AM
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Best wireless bike computer/odometer
What is the consensus for best unit & brand. Need wireless odometer for new bike.
Multifunction- possibly including calorie burn
Multifunction- possibly including calorie burn
05-26-08, 10:01 PM
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Sounds like you're looking for something more than basic, but I just got a wireless Nashbar Cyclo for $12.95 on sale. Works like a charm. Calculate calories when your ride is over 
05-27-08, 06:58 AM
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Garmin Edge or VDO. Calories computers without power inputs just don't make a whole lot of sense, they are a guess at best.
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I use the Garmin Forerunner with a $5-10 bike mount (works great) and an optional cadence sensor (40-50). It does everything the Edge does but can also be worn on the wrist.
When mated to good software (I use Sporttracks) its hard to beat.
Forerunner 305 is about 225-230 + 45-60 (bike mount and cadence). I'm not sure how much the Edge is right now - if my memory serves me correctly it was about the same price or a little more expensive with the bike and sensor included.
There is a power plugin for the software that compiles weather data from weather underground and calculates power output. Its probably not very accurate (yet) but its fun to tinker with. Calories are also recalculated in the software (always lower) based upon generally accepted rules of thumb.
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When mated to good software (I use Sporttracks) its hard to beat.
Forerunner 305 is about 225-230 + 45-60 (bike mount and cadence). I'm not sure how much the Edge is right now - if my memory serves me correctly it was about the same price or a little more expensive with the bike and sensor included.
There is a power plugin for the software that compiles weather data from weather underground and calculates power output. Its probably not very accurate (yet) but its fun to tinker with. Calories are also recalculated in the software (always lower) based upon generally accepted rules of thumb.
-R.
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05-30-08, 08:30 PM
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Garmin Edge 305 has a much more accurate altimeter than the Forerunner 305. The Edge can also display more stuff on the bigger screen. These features may or may not be important to you. If you want to save money, I would go for the HR sensor instead of the cadence sensor. And of course, there is the new Edge 705 if you really want the best.
