Cyclocomputer recommendations
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Cyclocomputer recommendations
My needs are basic: given that I mostly use MapMyRide (etc) to measure my commuting or training routes, my primary need is the autostart/stop for timing purposes (I don't want to fuss with a cellphone or stopwatch for this).
My only other needs are: inexpensive and availability of mounts for other bikes (although, if the cyclocomputer is cheap enough, I may not worry about other mounts).
I don't care if it is wired or wireless although, wireless versions of wired models tend to be more expensive.
Suggestions welcome, please!!!
My only other needs are: inexpensive and availability of mounts for other bikes (although, if the cyclocomputer is cheap enough, I may not worry about other mounts).
I don't care if it is wired or wireless although, wireless versions of wired models tend to be more expensive.
Suggestions welcome, please!!!
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I really like the Cateye Velo 7. Large display, easy to use/program. $30.
I really like the Cateye Velo 7. Large display, easy to use/program. $30.
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Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
I run a Bontrager Trip 2 wired on my road bike, because the cheap analog wireless computers tend to go haywire next to my Cygolite headlight on any flashing mode. It has settings for 2 different wheel sizes to be used on different bikes, although there's only 1 odometer. Fine if you want to track total overall miles you've ridden, but not so good if you're like me and like to track miles on the bikes themselves.
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My needs are basic: given that I mostly use MapMyRide (etc) to measure my commuting or training routes, my primary need is the autostart/stop for timing purposes (I don't want to fuss with a cellphone or stopwatch for this).
My only other needs are: inexpensive and availability of mounts for other bikes (although, if the cyclocomputer is cheap enough, I may not worry about other mounts).
I don't care if it is wired or wireless although, wireless versions of wired models tend to be more expensive.
Suggestions welcome, please!!!
My only other needs are: inexpensive and availability of mounts for other bikes (although, if the cyclocomputer is cheap enough, I may not worry about other mounts).
I don't care if it is wired or wireless although, wireless versions of wired models tend to be more expensive.
Suggestions welcome, please!!!
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Dreamin' of Bemidji Down the Mississippi (in part)
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
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I recommend the Schwinn computer that I got from walmart. (it has the normal stuff of trip, odo, max speed, ave speed, time and temperature) and I have used this on my bike in the rain with no problems and it cost about 10 dollars...
gives picture (though the listed price is higher than what I paid)
https://www.afterschool.com/p/pti-sch...la&cagpspn=pla
gives picture (though the listed price is higher than what I paid)
https://www.afterschool.com/p/pti-sch...la&cagpspn=pla
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From: Memphis TN area
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
I recommend the Schwinn computer that I got from walmart. (it has the normal stuff of trip, odo, max speed, ave speed, time and temperature) and I have used this on my bike in the rain with no problems and it cost about 10 dollars...
gives picture (though the listed price is higher than what I paid)
https://www.afterschool.com/p/pti-sch...la&cagpspn=pla
gives picture (though the listed price is higher than what I paid)
https://www.afterschool.com/p/pti-sch...la&cagpspn=pla
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From: Hammonton, NJ
Bikes: Dawes Lightning sport, Trek 1220, Trek 7100
The display on that one looks exactly like the one on my Bell wireless computers. I have 2 of them but only use one of them. I'm probably going to stop using the 2nd one and get another wired Bontrager one because of the interference issues with my front light when it's on flash mode.
I certainly wouldn't spend much more for a basic cycle computer as its not really worth it. I have had avocet, cateye and they cost twice as much and didn't fare any better in terms of length of life...
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one that lets me input the actual radius .. but any cheap one will do .
Now antique Ciclomaster went on my touring bike I liked that I could hide it down on the fork blade.
O ring sealed metal screw-down battery cover .. I only used the Odometer counter.
Now antique Ciclomaster went on my touring bike I liked that I could hide it down on the fork blade.
O ring sealed metal screw-down battery cover .. I only used the Odometer counter.
#16
I am still running an old ~ 2003 Cateye Enduro 2 on my Trek and I have a Cateye Micro Wireless on my Gunnar.
Both have been reliable and easy to use. I haven't tried many others because Cateye has earned my repeat business.
Both have been reliable and easy to use. I haven't tried many others because Cateye has earned my repeat business.
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