Originally Posted by
PaulH
Why do you need a computer in the first place? You ride until you get to work or home, and then stop. It's unlikely there is an enforced speed limit that you get fined for exceeding. If it's too cold you zip up -- too warm and you unzip. You already know how far it is.
Paul
I like the trip distance/time/av speed functions. I track my ride times and speed as part of my general effort to lose weight. Provides some positive feedback on my performance(Getting faster in general). The odometer is nice, too.
Is it essential? No, but it's nice to have. And it only cost me $13.