Do you need cyclocomputer with a timer for intervals?
12-20-09, 01:34 PM
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Do you need cyclocomputer with a timer for intervals?
I've only ever had one cyclocomputer, and it's about to bite the dust. It had a timer, which was very helpful for doing intervals. However, while looking for a new one, I noticed that not many have a dedicated stopwatch/timer function.
Do you use a stopwatch/timer function for doing intervals? Or just rely on the trip time?
I'm deciding between the Cateye Strada Double Wireless (which has no timer function, but seems to be a better cyclocomputer) and the Sigma 1606L wireless (which has a timer function but is likely not as good of a cyclocomputer).
Do you use a stopwatch/timer function for doing intervals? Or just rely on the trip time?
I'm deciding between the Cateye Strada Double Wireless (which has no timer function, but seems to be a better cyclocomputer) and the Sigma 1606L wireless (which has a timer function but is likely not as good of a cyclocomputer).
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12-20-09, 01:43 PM
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Sometimes I'll do both, depending on how short or long the interval.
Note that the function could also be called a lap timer.
Note that the function could also be called a lap timer.
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It's not needed, but it helps. My heartrate monitor (seperate from the computer) has that function.
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i don't see the need for a specific timer. all computers have total ride time so i just use that. if i am doing a 1 miute interval 25 minutes into the ride i just go until it says 26 minutes.
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