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Old 04-01-20 | 06:14 PM
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mcallaghan
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From: Murray, UT

Bikes: Surly Disc Trucker, Merlin Titanium Road

Cyclo-computer or something more basic?

So its been a long time (almost a decade) since I've really been in the market for some sort of cyclo-computer. Doing a little research and they seem to be either really basic ($20- $40) or what I would deem very expensive ($200+). My knowledge only extends as far as attaching little magnets to a wheel and pedal, trying to line it up with a sensor (turned not too close or too far away from it) and hoping vibrations wouldn't dislodge either.

Long story short, I find myself at a stage in life where I want to start hitting the bike hard. I need to get fit and back in shape. So I am looking for a cyclometer (and all the gadgets needed to make it work) that will measure:

-Cadence
-Distance
-HRM (if possible)
-Power(if possible)

Hopefully something that is affordable. I am debating if I need it to have GPS capabilities - I've moved from CO to UT recently and don't know any of the roads out here. Where I was in CO, having a map was rather pointless as there were only a few options as far as roads were concerned or I was on easy-to-follow bike paths. I can try and 'stretch' my budget if it can be justified. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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