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peteorta 05-04-14 11:31 AM

Bike Computer with Cadence?
 
What is the best wireless bike computer with cadence? I am really hoping the "OCD" geeks (like me) chime in on this... because, for instance, Cateye does not farm out their work... they do their own electrics in house—knowing the reason why your suggestion is the best is what I am looking for. I am looking for one that doesn't skip, and has an easy screen to read and operate. Website links with pictures and reviews will be the most helpful. Thanks!

gsa103 05-04-14 10:40 PM

Garmin 500/510/800/810/1000.

You want a bike computer than uses digital transmission, such as ANT+. The analog ones get screwed up by the switching electronics in most LED bike lights. The digital bike computers all tend to be expensive, so at that point, just get a Garmin with way more functionality for only a little more cash. If you want cheap get a wired computer. I bought an analog wireless computer for a clean install, used for 6 mo before I gave up and bought a Garmin. A single blinkie headlight was enough to turn it into a paperweight.

The cheapest wireless digital Cateye is $94 on amazon. It doesn't do ANT+ or Bluetooth so there's no way to add a heart rate monitor or power meter, and doesn't have any GPS capability. You can get an older Garmin 500 for about ~$200, that's much more versatile.

One of the best features about the Garmin's is that the info display is completely configurable. You can have 2-10 data fields displayed, and it will automatically scroll between displays.

ChargerDawg 05-05-14 08:48 PM

I use the wahoo bluetooth device. I have had mixed results with ANT+, and bluetooth is more popular.

Athens80 05-05-14 09:17 PM


Originally Posted by ChargerDawg (Post 16731936)
bluetooth is more popular.

That's surprising news.

peteorta 05-06-14 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by gsa103 (Post 16728751)
Garmin 500/510/800/810/1000.

You want a bike computer than uses digital transmission, such as ANT+. The analog ones get screwed up by the switching electronics in most LED bike lights. The digital bike computers all tend to be expensive, so at that point, just get a Garmin with way more functionality for only a little more cash. If you want cheap get a wired computer. I bought an analog wireless computer for a clean install, used for 6 mo before I gave up and bought a Garmin. A single blinkie headlight was enough to turn it into a paperweight.

The cheapest wireless digital Cateye is $94 on amazon. It doesn't do ANT+ or Bluetooth so there's no way to add a heart rate monitor or power meter, and doesn't have any GPS capability. You can get an older Garmin 500 for about ~$200, that's much more versatile.

One of the best features about the Garmin's is that the info display is completely configurable. You can have 2-10 data fields displayed, and it will automatically scroll between displays.

Thanks gsa103, but those are still a little too expensive for me, but at some point, I will drop the coin on one. To hold me over, I purchased the Bontrager Node 1.1 for about $80—it doesn't seem like a bad ANT+ device. The Node has a big screen (which I need), and allows you to buy the Speed, Cadences, and Heart Monitor sensors separately, as you can afford them. We'll see how that goes.... keeping my receipt.

blacknbluebikes 05-06-14 12:46 PM

I've been perfectly happy with this:
CC-RD400DW | CATEYE

It just works. One wireless sensor mount for both wheel and crank magnets. Very simple interface without buttons - just press down the device, it rocks on its mount. Hold down for resets. I have a Sigma on the other bike, but, frankly, it's got too many features and 4 buttons.

peteorta 05-06-14 01:58 PM

Bike Computer with Cadence?
 
Thanks blacknbluebikes for your input.


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