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09-09-14 | 08:17 AM

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cyccommute

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From: Denver, CO

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Originally Posted by gsa103

Save your money, get wired. Wireless non-digital computers are extremely prone to RF interference especially from headlights, leading to unreliable readings. You're basically paying more money to get a worse product. If you move up to the $200+ range you can find excellent digital wireless units like a Garmin 500.

Your best options are a good wired computer, or spend the extra money for a more advanced GPS computer with ANT+.

I agree. The Sigma BC1612 is a wired computer that sells for around $50. The BC1612 STS is the wireless for around $85. Personally, I can deal with the wires for $35 less. A second bike harness for wired costs about $12 and a cadence sensor (if you want one) costs another $12. A wireless harness set for the STS costs $75.

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