So for those of you that do run a computer on your bike.
Do you have one on each of your bikes?
Or do you have sensor & mounting bracket on each bike & just move the computer?


I uses a Cateye Miro Wirelss CC-MC100W on my road bike, & would really like to get a computer on my commuter, because that's the bike I really uses daily.

I can actually find the entire computer for $40(online) $60(LBS), & bracket & sensor for like $30(online & LBS).
So it would maybe be smarter to have a all new computer.

But the thing is I'm trying not to by online as much as I do, & support my LBS.





I should just get a couple Garmin Edge 705

I installed the same type of computer on both of my bikes. The computer I have (Cateye Strada) can be programmed for the 2 different wheel sizes. I switch the same computer back and forth, but I have to remember to tell the computer which bike it is on (which I forget to do fairly frequently). I also then have a spare computer if this one ever breaks.

I actually do run the same tire size on both bikes. 700x23 So that's not a big problem. Also it does program 2 as well.

I have a computer on each bike. Switching and remembering all that would entail would take too much thought.

I have the same computer on both bikes, but they do each have their own computer. I like to know the mileage for each bike. It's handy to know the mileage for things like when to expect components to be wearing down.

I technically have a computer on each bike I ride, however, as of lately I haven't been putting the computer on. Its just one other thing to remember when stripping the accessories down after parking the bike and well.... I'm lazy and forgetful .

That and.... the one lost the wheel size and I've been too lazy/distracted/busy to remember reprogramming them.

I had identical computers on both my bikes until I upgraded on my main bike to one that's fully wireless, with HRM and altimeter--the Blackburn Neuro 6.0. This one's supposed to be able to determine which bike it's on and switch between the wheel sizes I entered and the odometer, stats and stuff automagically.

I ordered the second bike kit in April and it never came in--until yesterday. I'll pick it up next payday and see if the claims are really true.

The Neuro 6.0, BTW, is $180, which explains why I own only one. The second bike kit is just $45 at LBS prices. It'll be nice to have HRM and altimeter on both bikes.

Very reasonable. Generally I keep on eye on all of the parts during my obsessive cleaning and maintenance days. But even so, I can approximate how many miles they each have. The good bike gets around 40-60 miles a week on the saturday group rides, and the commuter gets around 60-80 for a weeks worth of commuting. Granted, that's not exactly scientific or anywhere near accurate, but it works for me.

I buy computers when they are on sale, usually getting the cheapest model with basic time/distance/speed display. Easier to put them on the 3 bikes I normally use than trying to remember to switch them out.

I've tried a few different computers, but I think for me the ultimate computer is one of the Planet Bike ones. They're dirt cheap ($16 for the basic unit) and probably the most durable computer on the market. Plus you can operate it wearing lobster claws. The 5.0 is good for basic functionality, and since I have only one bike, it's probably the one I'd get if doing it again. I got the 9.0 because the thermometer seemed like a fun toy.

Many computers support multiple computers. The Sigma line actually auto-switches from bike 1 to bike 2 just by moving it between bikes (the mounts for bike 1 and bike 2 are slightly different, so it can tell which bike it's on).

The computers that I've used that support two bikes keep a separate odometer for each bike, plus a total mileage odometer.

I'll have to check that out! I only double my number of bikes 2 weeks ago... haven't noticed that there is a seperate odometer, but then I didn't really look for it.

4 bikes with one computer to rule them all I take the computer off the bikes at the end of every ride because

1. I record the time, average speed and distance for every ride

2. Computers left overnight in a cold garage don't function as well...the screen doesn't register.

I bought cheapo schwinn computers for each of my bikes and one extra for use in swapping one out to change the battery... they work great and are inexpensive...

+1. A few years ago I bought enough Cateye Velo 2s for all our bikes. Nashbar was blowing them out at the time, $12 or $15 apiece if I remember correctly. So each bike has its own computer but I can always take a spare from another bike if need be.
As another poster said, I use computers primarily as odometers in order to know when maintenance is due.

Computers are cheap enough that I'll put one on every bike. The Velo 5 goes for about $20 CAD around here. It's a hassle to readjust them for every different tire size, seeing as I have a 26" MTB-shaped thing and a 20" folder. I can do the math if I want to know how far I've ridden instead of how far the bike has gone.

The Delphi from Blackburn can do 2 bikes although you need to get the mount for the 2nd bike. As of right now I only have the computer on my Road bike and not commuter. However I should be receiving my Garmin Forerunner 205 today which can do bike so i will just be using that from now on.

I say if you have the money go with the GPS that way all you have to do is have the device with you and there is no set up for each bike. Gen you can get some decent deals on ebay.

+1+1 I have a Cateye Mity 3 on 3 of my bikes, also Nashbar $12 items many years ago. They have almost the same features as the current Mity 8. Great bike computer, very reliable and rugged. Many Cateyes have a dual trip feature which lets you use one trip measurement for the present ride and the second trip measurement to track miles or km between maintenance events such as swapping out chains. Having the same computers on different bikes also helpful for trouble shooting. If a bike computer is not working right, swap it out with the computer on another bike and see if the problem follows the suspected bad computer unit or if the problem is with the mounting unit or magnetic sensor. I prefer a wire connection from sensor unit to base unit to avoid the RF issues on some wireless units.

Argh My garmin didn't come today. Actually it did but there was no one there to sign for it. I have to leave a note on the door to have the office sign for it.

I hate when that happens.

But where is your office I'll go sign for it.

I use separate computers. For the one on my commuter I'm only concerned with total distance.
On my "road bike" dist. av. top speed time etc, I keep an eye on.

My forum name is "3bikes".... perhaps I should add "3computers". It's just easier. Too much mucking about with which bike is what memory setting. I suggest spending a few bucks and get a separate computer for each bike.

I am using the Garmin 205 GPS computer on my road bike... love it. Not cheap.

The Cateye Cordeless computers are dependable and not expensive. Easy to set up and easy to use.

-3bikes

i use a garmin for my bikes, it will go on any bike and no worries about tire size woulnt go back to reg. bike computers

The garmin has an auto wheel sizer... it compares GPS data with speed data and figures out what size wheel you probably have. You need a speed/cadence sensor for each bike though.

I started using a GPS on my bikes before it was cool! I quickly learned that I could move the GPS from bike to bike just by having multiple mounts. No wheel diameter reset, no busted sensor wire...it's great! I started using a Garmin eTrex legend, which you can now find on sale for $99. (I now have a legend cx which I like a little better.) The added value is maps and route saving. I could get lost in a round room, so the ability to look down and see where I'm headed is great. I've also been able to mark undocumented dirt and sand roads so I didn't route them again in a future ride. Any drawbacks? If you're bike camping you will have to pack extra batteries, as each charge of NiMH batteries will most likely only last a couple of days. And don't forget to take it with you when you go into the country store!

I got cheap ($13.50 C$) wired computers for all of my bikes at MEC. It's not worth the trouble to re-program a single unit for all of my bikes.

They definitely amount to (almost) free entertainment and information.