Computer Bike

Tar.Aldarion

Just looking for a cheap one, that shows distance, speed, time. Fairly basic really, just something I can slap on and read now and again to see how far I've gone without using my phone.


Only something that's like 20-30 euro. Is there really much difference between them when I'm going this cheap?

Here are a few:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26194
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=65057
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=65472
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=83622
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=83627

Recommend wired or wireless?

jimmycrackcorm

I had a wireless one that went crazy whenever my led lights were on. Changed back to wired. Looking now for one that lights up well enough to read in the dark.

Darkglasses

I've had a couple of cheap ones, I've now got two that I really like. I would highly highly recommend sticking with wired rather than wireless.

I have this BBB one:

http://www.cycle2max.com.au/p/352/bbb-cycling-computer-microboard-8-functions-white

Ultra simple, just one button to scroll through the different read outs, and despite being tiny has a big enough screen. Options to mount it on either the stem or the handlebars. Can be found in any shop that has BBB stuff, I got mine for about 20 euro.

I also have this one on another bike, very reliable and simple to use.

http://kellysbike.com/index.php?id=ie_accessories_detail&product_id=26077&countries_id=103&countries_name=ie&cat_id=318&subcat_id=156

Honestly, I think as long as you are choosing a reasonably well-known brand, the cheap ones are all good. The only ones I didn't like/couldn't use were Tesco/Lidl offerings.

Tar.Aldarion

Why do you say wired rather than wireless as a matter of interest?

Amprodude

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Why do you say wired rather than wireless as a matter of interest?

I have a wireless cateye one that I use along with my Garmin 800 edge and my led lights and there are no problems with it at all. It doesn't go mad at all. I had another wireless speedometer before that went crazy when I switched the led lights on and wasn't waterproof so it didn't last long with me.

Tar.Aldarion

Yeah that would be annoying, so ideally I would want a wireless one that wouldn't go crazy, in that cheap price range. It's just tidier. Was thinking jsut one of the cateye wireless ones

Amprodude

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Yeah that would be annoying, so ideally I would want a wireless one that wouldn't go crazy, in that cheap price range. It's just tidier. Was thinking jsut one of the cateye wireless ones

You wont go wrong with one of those cateye ones.I think they are well worth their money.

Amprodude

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Yeah that would be annoying, so ideally I would want a wireless one that wouldn't go crazy, in that cheap price range. It's just tidier. Was thinking jsut one of the cateye wireless ones

You wont go wrong with one of those cateye ones.I think they are well worth their money.

Amprodude

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Yeah that would be annoying, so ideally I would want a wireless one that wouldn't go crazy, in that cheap price range. It's just tidier. Was thinking jsut one of the cateye wireless ones

Yeah i reckon you cant go too far wrong with the cateye one. Well worth the money IMO.

Darkglasses

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Why do you say wired rather than wireless as a matter of interest?

Both of the cheapo wireless computer I have owned suffered terribly from interference from streetlights, passing cars, and anything else electrical that came close to it. Even when the bike was parked in my house, the computer picked up interference from passing cars on the road.

I'm sure there are decent quality wireless cycling computer out there for a reasonable price, I've just never used one.

jinkypolly

I got this wireless one almost 2 years ago and have had absolutely no problems at all with it. It's an excellent wee bike comp.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35746

kincsem

I think what you are looking for is a bike computer not a computer bike.

A while back I bought four Cateye Velo 8 wired (I have a few bikes.)
I don't see any benefit in wireless (and it costs more.) The wired just takes a few minutes to put on the bike. All you need are a few small tie wraps for the fork leg.

Buy the Cateye Velo 9 wired.

Tar.Aldarion

Thanks I've narrowed it down to something like

cateye velo 9 wired
cateyle velo wireless
Ciclosport CM 4.2 Computer 2013 wireless

blorg

I'd go for the Cateye Velo 9 wired. Cateye are bombproof and wired is just less parts, less to go wrong. Set up and forget. The battery will last literally years between changes, although the simpler wireless computers do seem to last quite a long time (the Velo wired is rated at 3 years, the wireless 1 year, based on use 1hr/day.)

NeedMoreGears

Tesco had their own brand ones last time I was there - Northern Cross about three months ago. They seem to have an amount of things like tubes, basic tools etc in the sports section - wired was around €10, wireless maybe €20.

Wishbone Ash

Amprodude wrote: »

I have a wireless cateye one that I use along with my Garmin 800

Just wondering - why would you use the Cateye if you have a Garmin?

wendell borton

Computer bike?

:D:D

blorg

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Just wondering - why would you use the Cateye if you have a Garmin?

I can't speak for him but I used do this so I could keep more of the stuff the Garmin did specifically (HR, cadence, elevation, navigation) on it and have basics like speed/distance always available on the Cateye. It's also good as a backup in case the Garmin has a snafu or runs out of battery, both of which happen.

The Cateye had the side benefit that it will keep the Garmin on even after the mount breaks, at least it did with the 305/705.

Amprodude

blorg wrote: »

I can't speak for him but I used do this so I could keep more of the stuff the Garmin did specifically (HR, cadence, elevation, navigation) on it and have basics like speed/distance always available on the Cateye. It's also good as a backup in case the Garmin has a snafu or runs out of battery, both of which happen.

The Cateye had the side benefit that it will keep the Garmin on even after the mount breaks, at least it did with the 305/705.

as above. Love using Garmin for the other functions the cateye doesnt offer.

Mumontherun

I am wondering which bike computer to buy. So many choices.

I want one that is wireless, waterproof, EASY to set up and shows R.P.M.

I have had a look at the Cateyes in the €50 - €70 price range, and they have all the features you would need except the R.P.M.

Can anyone recommend a wireless that doesn't cost a small fortune, that would show R.P.M. and is easy to use and set up

Amprodude

mumontherun wrote: »

I am wondering which bike computer to buy. So many choices.

I want one that is wireless, waterproof, EASY to set up and shows R.P.M.

I have had a look at the Cateyes in the €50 - €70 price range, and they have all the features you would need except the R.P.M.

Can anyone recommend a wireless that doesn't cost a small fortune, that would show R.P.M. and is easy to use and set up

I would imagine you will need a sensor that will connect up to your computer to tell you the RPM. I have a cadence sensor that connects to my garmin and that tells me my RPM. I could be wrong but i dont think there is any other way of determining it accurately.

merc230ce

wendell borton wrote: »

Computer bike?

:D:D

My brothers had those!

2 Wheels Good

mumontherun wrote: »

I am wondering which bike computer to buy. So many choices.

I want one that is wireless, waterproof, EASY to set up and shows R.P.M.

I have had a look at the Cateyes in the €50 - €70 price range, and they have all the features you would need except the R.P.M.

Can anyone recommend a wireless that doesn't cost a small fortune, that would show R.P.M. and is easy to use and set up

I had a Cateye strada double wireless €68 from Ribble
Got lucky with a pricematch off Evans so upgraded to a Garmin Edge. Can't fault Cateyes for ease of installation and use.