Timex cycle computer thoughts?

homer simpson

Hi all,

Considering getting myself one of these timex cycle computer's. Has anyone on here got any experience of these? They seem to get good reviews online and the odd bad one (mainly because the speed / cadence sensors are sold separate, HRM is standard and speed is recorded via GPS). They are a good bit cheaper that the Garmin at €140 posted from the states.

What do ye think am I as well saving a few more weeks and getting a garmin or going ahead with this?

Lumen

homer simpson wrote: »

They are a good bit cheaper that the Garmin at €140 posted from the states

I expect you'll have to pay duty and VAT on that, making it more like €180.

http://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/76784-import-duty-rate-for-Bike-computer-is-4.7/

homer simpson

Lumen wrote: »

I expect you'll have to pay duty and VAT on that, making it more like €180.

http://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/76784-import-duty-rate-for-Bike-computer-is-4.7/

Nope I'm not buying from timex direct, so its €140 after duty + vat.

murph226

I would hold out for the Garmin.

homer simpson

Any other thought's

Or anyone say anything specific as to why I should hold out for the Garmin, what's better about the Garmin?

homer simpson

I'll not be getting the Timex, just in case anyone is interested (or searches and finds this thread) because strava doesn't support timex devices, that made my decision a lot easier, now to find a cheap 500

tippgod

I own a Garmin 405 and have a cadence gadget for the bike. Find it brilliant as it does the bike, running hiking and a simple watch. The Garmin software is very good too and easy to track spins and training on a laptop. Only fault I see is the battery life but you get used to charging it

couerdelion

homer simpson wrote: »

I'll not be getting the Timex, just in case anyone is interested (or searches and finds this thread) because strava doesn't support timex devices, that made my decision a lot easier, now to find a cheap 500

You can convert the timex files and upload them into Strava or directly into Training Peaks if you use that..

I use a Times gps watch and as it's ANT+ it links in with the garmin speed cadence sensor (cheaper than timex own) and you have a choice of HR straps too.

homer simpson

Was in belfast with herself today and while shopping noticed chain reaction cycles in the corner, made the mistake of going in....



She wasn't best amused but she was in and done her shopping so I done mine. Was cheap too at £209 for the bundle kit.

Guess I won't be buying the timex then :pac:

AaronB

Not safe to go into shops like that alone