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Computer question.
Hi guys. So I got a Cateye computer with the bike I recently purchased as part of a preferred cyclists package. It is a $59.99 computer. The bike shop is a Lezyne dealer and the owner said he would allow me to exchange the computer for a Lezyne and pay the difference. So I could get a Lezyne Super GPS for $90. I was eventually going to get a wahoo element bolt as I like the look and design but now I'm wondering if it is really worth spending the extra $ for an element bolt or if the Lezyne for $90 is the better value?
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I have the Super GPS and really love it. It is far more reliable then the Garmins people I ride with have. I've never had the unit restart in the middle of a ride, drop the signal, etc. It auto syncs with strava at the end of your ride. It provides a huge amount of data. I'd spend the money and upgrade from the Cateye.
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Never used the Lezyne, but switched from Garmin to Wahoo, and the phone app alone makes it worth it. As also, the preloaded world maps, especially if you travel a lot.
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I use the Super GPS, and for 90$, I'd say that's a good deal. Though to get navigation you'll have to load directions from the phone app. Battery life on it is definitely great.
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Seems like the Lezyne is the way to go. I could spend another $80 and get the bundle that comes with lezynes hrm and speed/cadence combo sensor but not sure if that is worth it. I eventually want a cadence sensor. I also want an hrm but I feel I can get a magnetless cadence sensor that is ant+ and Bluetooth and an hrm for similar money from a different manufacture that may work better?
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A chest strap HRM costs $40 to $100. I'd probably get the bundle.
I don't think the speed or cadence sensor is terribly important but opinions vary on that. The "magnetless" ones are easier to set up but unless you put your bike inside a car pretty often, once you get the older ones where they need to be, they tend to stay put. Aesthetics is probably a toss up.
I don't think the speed or cadence sensor is terribly important but opinions vary on that. The "magnetless" ones are easier to set up but unless you put your bike inside a car pretty often, once you get the older ones where they need to be, they tend to stay put. Aesthetics is probably a toss up.
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Hi guys. So I got a Cateye computer with the bike I recently purchased as part of a preferred cyclists package. It is a $59.99 computer. The bike shop is a Lezyne dealer and the owner said he would allow me to exchange the computer for a Lezyne and pay the difference. So I could get a Lezyne Super GPS for $90. I was eventually going to get a wahoo element bolt as I like the look and design but now I'm wondering if it is really worth spending the extra $ for an element bolt or if the Lezyne for $90 is the better value?
Just some thoughts, frankly though, Lezyne just released an awesome firmware update that makes it even better and I don't personally own the wahoo computers.
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I went with the Lezyne Super GPS. This trip to the shop was more expensive than I thought it would have been. While I was there I found out that my pump I have (cannondale airport nitro floor pump) has a bad guage and is off by 20 psi so my tires were over inflated and one was separating. So I ended up putting 32c tires on my CAAD Optimo while I was there and it made a big difference in the ride. A lot smoother and will give me the ability to ride on hard pack dirt a bit better now too. I ended up with a set of Continental Contact Plus'.