Bike Computer with Cadence?
05-04-14 | 11:31 AM
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Pete Orta
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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!
05-04-14 | 10:40 PM
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Bianchi Infinito (Celeste, of course)
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.
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.
05-06-14 | 08:56 AM
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Pete Orta
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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.
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.
05-06-14 | 12:46 PM
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From: NJ, USA
Bikes: two blacks, a blue and a white.
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.
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.
