Advice on cheap Cycle Computer for bike on Turbo Trainer

vicwatson

Have a couple of wireless Cateyes but they only stretch 40cm and 70cm in distance and aren't working for me.

I'm looking for a wired one, cheap and that will work on back wheel as the bike is on Turbo Trainers.

Thanks in advance for any help

EDIT - or something like this that might connect to an app via bluetooth?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JLMS848?keywords=garmin%20speed%20sensor&qid=1453389583&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

vicwatson

Id appreciate any help guys and gals.

iwillhtfu

The link you have attached is a garmin specific speed cadence sensor.

It communicates through ant+ so will no work with a bluetooth device.

The cateye comps you have. Which are they? Most are only basic and not much use on a turbo trainer. There's no real point in measuring speed. I'd be more interested in cadence/heart rate at a budget level then power at a premium level.

The bryton rider comps get good reviews at a low price point. Next would be a garmin there was a 500 for sale in the adverts section for a good price. You'd need a hrm and speed/cadence sensor like the one above if you don't buy as a package.

vicwatson

iwillhtfu wrote: »

The link you have attached is a garmin specific speed cadence sensor.

It communicates through ant+ so will no work with a bluetooth device.

The cateye comps you have. Which are they? Most are only basic and not much use on a turbo trainer. There's no real point in measuring speed. I'd be more interested in cadence/heart rate at a budget level then power at a premium level.

The bryton rider comps get good reviews at a low price point. Next would be a garmin there was a 500 for sale in the adverts section for a good price. You'd need a hrm and speed/cadence sensor like the one above if you don't buy as a package.

Understand that won't work I was just posting the link as an illustration. To see if there was similar that might work for me.

The Cateyes are cc-vt100w and cc-cl200, are basic enough models alright

I just want one that will show distance primarily. Thanks for help

Mefistofelino

Tesco, Aldi and Lidl all sell wired bike computers

vicwatson

Mefistofelino wrote: »

Tesco, Aldi and Lidl all sell wired bike computers

And will they stretch to a back wheel for bike on turbo trainers?

Dawn Rider

vicwatson wrote: »

And will they stretch to a back wheel for bike on turbo trainers?

My tesco one reaches from the back wheel to the stem and is held in place with thin plastic coated wire.

vicwatson

Dawn Rider wrote: »

My tesco one reaches from the back wheel to the stem and is held in place with thin plastic coated wire.

Tesco own brand or. ?..

Dawn Rider

It's like this one, which unfortunately looks like it's sold out.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-value-9-function-wired-cycle-computer/200-8277.prd

The lead is 70cm and reaches the stem on the road bike. Even if it sits on the top tube it's fine as long as you can see it while riding.

Have you tried Chain Reactions?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/computers?sort=pricelow

Argos also have one for €16 which may suit your needs.

terrydel

iwillhtfu wrote: »

The link you have attached is a garmin specific speed cadence sensor.

It communicates through ant+ so will no work with a bluetooth device.

The cateye comps you have. Which are they? Most are only basic and not much use on a turbo trainer. There's no real point in measuring speed. I'd be more interested in cadence/heart rate at a budget level then power at a premium level.

The bryton rider comps get good reviews at a low price point. Next would be a garmin there was a 500 for sale in the adverts section for a good price. You'd need a hrm and speed/cadence sensor like the one above if you don't buy as a package.

Ive a garmin 405 watch with heart rate monitor. What would i need to get to use that with my turbo?

iwillhtfu

terrydel wrote: »

Ive a garmin 405 watch with heart rate monitor. What would i need to get to use that with my turbo?

I don't think it measures cadence if that's what you're asking.

This is a good in depth review.
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/10/garmin-forerunner-405-in-depth-review.html

terrydel

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I don't think it measures cadence if that's what you're asking.

This is a good in depth review.
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/10/garmin-forerunner-405-in-depth-review.html

Looks like it does according to that, but you need to buy a few other bits and pieces.

TychoCaine

iwillhtfu wrote: »

The link you have attached is a garmin specific speed cadence sensor.

It communicates through ant+ so will no work with a bluetooth device.

I use a Wahoo Blue SC on my bike. Looks and works exactly the same as the garmin sensor, only it's Bluetooth instead of ant+, so talks to any smartphone.