Basic computer for newbie.
#26
Originally Posted by PinkFloyd
I'm a bit confused---How do you know your LBS guy is right if you didn't get the one with the cadence?
Until the last couple of months, I used a comp w/o cadence feature. I've now found cadence to be a useful feature and I set my display to show it and MPH. At this stage in my riding (started w/ shorter distances a year ago on a hybrid, now on the road bike doing 20-50 mile club rides), it helps as a reminder to spin in the range that works best for me given the conditions. Kinda like having a tachometer when you're driving a car w/ manual transmission.
Until the last couple of months, I used a comp w/o cadence feature. I've now found cadence to be a useful feature and I set my display to show it and MPH. At this stage in my riding (started w/ shorter distances a year ago on a hybrid, now on the road bike doing 20-50 mile club rides), it helps as a reminder to spin in the range that works best for me given the conditions. Kinda like having a tachometer when you're driving a car w/ manual transmission.
Sure a car has a tach, but you're body isn't the thing powering it. If you're not in tune enough with your body to figure out when you need to shift, you're relying too much on your computer.
#27
I second the Planet Bike Protege 9.0...everything you need on the display at the same time...got mine from JensonUSA.com. They sell them for $20 which is the cheapest I ever found it online, most other places charge around $30
See it here https://www.jensonusa.com/store/brand/?185&p=1
See it here https://www.jensonusa.com/store/brand/?185&p=1




