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waanfiride 03-16-10 06:20 AM

cycling computer with the smallest sensor? (wireless)
 
As the title suggests, I'm looking for a cycling computer - one with the smallest sensor that gets mounted on the fork.

I like what I've seen from cateye- is that as small as a wireless sensor is going to get? I'm not too worried about cadence, I just want to keep track of distance, so I don't have to measure them out on google earth when I get home :P

Max of ~$250.

Thanks for any help.

DXchulo 03-16-10 06:32 AM

Do you have an odd fork or something? Some of the Cateye computers (with cadence) have sensors on the rear wheel, but they aren't exactly small.

waanfiride 03-16-10 06:42 AM

No, I think my fork is pretty normal. :-\ I think I'm just going to grab a strada wireless... yes/no?

chado445510 03-16-10 07:03 AM


Originally Posted by waanfiride (Post 10532560)
No, I think my fork is pretty normal. :-\ I think I'm just going to grab a strada wireless... yes/no?

I used that computer for many years and the battery never wore out. I think it is a very good computer and it will give you what you need. And even better, it stops counting average speed and ride time when you are at 0.0 mph, so for average speed it is good. It updates quickly, and the Onetouch (something along those lines) is very easy to use, and easy to reset.

waanfiride 03-16-10 07:11 AM

Thanks. That's what I was looking for. Time to order :D

DXchulo 03-16-10 07:14 AM

Definitely can't go wrong with Cateye.

midgetmaestro 03-16-10 07:19 AM

Cateye Strada Wireless comp is definitely the way to go. It's been great for me and the battery has never died--

tspek 03-16-10 07:20 AM

Garmin 500

Small head unit.
No sensor.

midgetmaestro 03-16-10 07:22 AM


Originally Posted by tspek (Post 10532682)
Garmin 500

Small head unit.
No sensor.

That's on the pricey end of the OP's budget.

tardman91 03-16-10 07:23 AM

I love my Cateye Strada Wireless. You can get one for $38 through Amazon.

tspek 03-16-10 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by midgetmaestro (Post 10532689)
That's on the pricey end of the OP's budget.

Hey man, not my budget.

That said, for what he wants he could probably spend an 8th of that and get what he wants.

merlinextraligh 03-16-10 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by tspek (Post 10532682)
Garmin 500

Small head unit.
No sensor.


Originally Posted by midgetmaestro (Post 10532689)
That's on the pricey end of the OP's budget.

or a Garmin 305 off of Ebay for $125-150

tspek 03-16-10 07:48 AM


Originally Posted by merlinextraligh (Post 10532766)
or a Garmin 305 off of Ebay for $125-150

Werd...

Urthwhyte 03-16-10 08:21 AM

Garmin Edge 305/500 or Forerunner 305/310XT with the mounting kit off of FleaBay is my recommendation

kbtommy 03-16-10 08:56 AM

I use the Cateye Micro Wireless. The thing is tiny, works perfectly, batteries last forever. Gives speed, average speed, time, distance, can be programmed for two bikes. Cost me 50 bucks.

Metzinger 03-16-10 09:11 AM

I love it the recommendations continue to pour in long after the OP has left.
'Wait! You should get a wired model! The sensors are tiny and they're far more reliable!'

tspek 03-16-10 09:29 AM


Originally Posted by Metzinger (Post 10533108)
I love it the recommendations continue to pour in long after the OP has left.
'Wait! You should get a wired model! The sensors are tiny and they're far more reliable!'

Quit pretending to live in a world where threads are the sole property of the OP.

Metzinger 03-16-10 09:33 AM

(sigh) OK...



Wait! You should get a wired model! The sensors are tiny and they're far more reliable!

Paul Y. 03-16-10 09:46 AM

Forget it! OP is busy ordering that strata.:rolleyes:

Yaniel 03-16-10 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by midgetmaestro (Post 10532689)
That's on the pricey end of the OP's budget.

But it's in the budget and he won't feel the need to upgrade it for a looooooooooooong time.

DuraAce 03-16-10 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by tspek (Post 10532682)
Garmin 500

Small head unit.
No sensor.

Right now, $249.99 without the HR/Cadence. They had 10% off yesterday, plus additional %10 if you're a member.


http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...0_20000_400023


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