Originally Posted by
supton
Digging around and there is way too many to chose from, at least online! Is there a simple wired cadence and speed speedometer? I've been looking at various models, and... way too many.
My smartphone is a dumb(er) one with Bluetooth 3.0 (it's an LG39C), and I don't need GPS--not because I'm a man and don't need no stinkin' directions, but because my rides are pretty tame, and I'm pretty cheap.
I'd love to see grade, temperature and HR, but I guess you could say I'm unwilling to pay for it. I just got my Polar F6 working so while it'd be nice to see it on a computer it's not that hard to look at my wrist for HR.
Any suggestions? I see the wired Cateye Strada 410, which is likely what I'll go for, but wondered if there was a wired version of some sort out there, maybe with a larger display and/or other features. I'd like to stick with Sigma or Cateye or other "big" names, as I'd like for it to work for a few years.
GPS isn't only for directions. It is also for your speed, avg. speed, total miles, and ride miles,
Switch from the one on your wrist. To one that mounts on you bike, and has an HRM chest strap.
Why, Because you don't have to move any other than your head and a few fingers during ride. Just to see your ride data.
I used to use the Blackburn Design Delphi 5.0, then 6.0. The 6.0 has an altimeter.
It may be hard to find. Since it first came out in 2007. I have two of them. I switched to the Garmin Edge 500, which is wireless. I can check them. If you are interested.
It has
friendly interface puts vital ride data at your fingertips. The wireless transmission records these measurements:
Current, Average and Max Speed
Trip and Total Distance
Ride and Total Time
20 lap chronograph w/Real Time Memory
Heart Rate w/3 training zones
Average and Max HR
Altimeter w/ vertical feet climbed and percent grade
Wired cadence included and measures current, average and max cadence. The 11 most popular wheel sizes are pre-programmed for quick setup and the monitor bracket fits standard and oversize bars.