07-26-2006, 07:46 PM | #1 |
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A good computer...
So within the next two weeks I am going to bike into work for the first time. It is 12.5 miles each way. And only 110 degrees. I can do it in under an hour each way. (I am fat, so give me a break.)
I want to get a computer for my mountain bike that isn't going to break the bank. I don't want to spend a ton of cash on it, but I don't want it to fall apart either. Any ideas?
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07-26-2006, 07:50 PM | #2 |
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I have a cat eye where the sensor is on the back wheel. this is useful because then I get readouts on my trainer.
I also have cadence. I really like having cadence. |
07-26-2006, 07:51 PM | #3 |
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You will get the best deal off Performancebike.com or bikenashbar.com.
You need to decide what information is important to you before you decide what is the price range. You can get a decent computer that shows trip and total distance, tot. ride time, time of day and speed for around 25 bucks. If you feel you need a pace counter, average speed, heart rate, wireless etc. the price grows from there. |
07-26-2006, 07:53 PM | #4 |
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I have a polar HRM, which allows me to wear my heart on my sleeve.
in the form of a watch. |
07-26-2006, 07:57 PM | #5 | |
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CatEye makes a good computer for a decent price. Often you can find a simple unit that should last for awhile for even less than $25. I've seen them on sale at Performancebike.com for as low $14 recently. |
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07-26-2006, 08:00 PM | #7 |
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Cadence sensors can be useful but add cost and complication. Peronally I irelaly like them, but I find on my bikes wihtout a sensor it is just as easy to count my rpm over 10 seconds and multiply by 6. Plus, when on the flat, I can usually tell within 4-5 rpm what my cadence is without even checking. Like BG said, you should look at the features and decide what is most important to you. Basic computers can be had for 15-25 bucks.
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07-26-2006, 09:34 PM | #8 |
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We use the Garmin computers but also use CatEyes as back ups. There is a new wireless, sensorless computer that's cool. It has a special mount up front. I want to call it a Power Bike or something like that.
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07-26-2006, 10:39 PM | #9 |
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Tick, pick up a $25 cateye. It's all you need.
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07-26-2006, 10:47 PM | #10 |
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Let me add that you can support the site by clicking through this link to get to performance:
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