Hi

I am new to bike computers. I have an iPhone with the Strava app and others, but I would prefer a real bike computer.

Requirements:

• Basic data like speed, time, cadence etc is prio over GPS info.
• Userfriendly
• Some sort of quality build
• Small
• Preferably cordless
• Good handling of data, web service or nice client for Mac.
• Preferably that there is a "culture" around it, like third party mounts etc.

Do you use a computer with GPS?
What brands, Garmin?

Just bookmark the major online shops. They have sales on computers few times a year. Already a few have had Garmin sales this year.

Ebay has Garmin 705 refurbished with 5 year warranty with cadence and HRM and GPS for $259 with free shipping.

Thanks

What about Garmin Edge 510?

Hi 1987. I just went through purchasing decision myself and picked up computers for my wife and myself. After a ton of research, we settled on the Edge 500 and the Edge 800 and couldn't be happier. The 500 has everything you're asking for and more, is small/light, and is ridiculously user friendly (after a bit of easy setup). My wife rides with the 500, I ride with the 800. The 800 adds only maps; so when we get lost, I'm in charge of getting us home. If you will ever be considering turn-by-turn directions, the 800 is in a world of its own over the 500.

We chose the 500/800 because the 510/810 didn't have any features we couldn't live without, and the 500/800 are priced great right now!

I agree with modman concerning the 500. I have a 510 and it's awesome; super easy to set up and use. but truthfully, I probably would have been just as happy with the 500. I don't think I use many (if any at all) of the additional features. The review below has a section that goes over the differences between the two. It's a pretty lengthy and comprehensive read, but if you're dropping that much cash it might be worth at least a skim.

Garmin Edge 510 In-Depth Review | DC Rainmaker

Garmin Edge 510 with a K-Edge out front mount. Meets every item on your list of wants. Works flawlessly with Mac OSX (I'm use mine with a Mac Pro and MBP both running Mavericks).

One note, I suggest you buy the Edge 510 solo, and then add their new Garmin "magnetless" cadence/speed sensors. It will cost more, but the sensors are way easier to install, and hopefully more reliable. I bought the Edge 510 Performance Bundle and then found out about the new style sensors. I get some occasional erratic cadence readings and hopefully these will solve the issue, they arrive from Amazon tomorrow. Alternatively you could buy the Performance Bundle, sell the cadence/speed sensors and keep the HRM which you will want also.

I would go with either a 500 or 510. This will at least give you room to grow...if your decide you want to use a HRM or a cadence sensor in the future.

The other benefit of the 510 is that it picks up the satellite signal faster than the other models.

Between me and my GF...we have the 200, 500, 510, 910, and the Tactix...I like the 510 the best.

Cateye "Strada" CC-RD300W

I've been using mine for years, without a single problem; it's the proverbial "Timex" -- just keeps on tickin'

If you need/want cadence, then their CC-RD400DW

I've been using the Garmin 500 (mounted on K-Edge) for several years and have no desire to upgrade. I don't need touchscreen, color or smartphone connectivity. If these option appeal to you, then spend the extra for the 510. You can use turn by turn directions and the snail trail mapping feature with the 500. If you need something bigger with better mapping features, all the bells and whistles and have the cash to burn, then look at the 810.

Have the 500 on a barfly mount. It is almost perfect (for me)

I started off using the Sigma Rox 5.0 and it worked very well and I had no complaints. Wireless, speed, cadence, heart rate, all at a great price with great quality.

A while after, I upgraded to the Rox 10.0 GPS with ANT+ speed and cadence sensors and heart rate monitor. Again, I have no complaints. The bike computer is easy to use and everything works well and as it should. The Sigma Data Center software works well too on my mac and they recently added Strava integration (right around when I stopped caring about Strava). Sigma also has great customer service.

I ended up going with the Rox 10.0 after giving a lot of thought to both Sigma and Garmin and would make the same decision again.

Worth a look:

Magellan Cyclo505HC cycle computer review - BikeRadar

Thanks all.
There are more manufacturers than I first thought.

After a first look my feeling is this:
Garmin = professional, feature heavy and expensive.
Cateye = street smart and small footprint.

I've been using the ROX 5.0 for about a month and like it a lot. Easy to use, and I got a docking station from Amazon that pulls the data into the free Sigma software that shows charts and graphs, etc.
I can't see a whole lot without my reading glasses, but I can see everything on the ROX as I'm riding.