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cheap but good cycle computer?

  • 03-05-2010 10:10AM
    #1
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭


    Im getting a bit more serious about cycling and would like to know exactly how far my longer journeys are, max,average speed,total distance travelled, just the basics but I dont want to buy something that will fall apart or give inaccurate readings, whats a good but cheap computer?

    I have one at home that cost 6pound up north but couldnt fit it to my last bike and havent tried fitting it to my newest bikes, its prob a no name brand


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  • #2
    ipodrocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭ipodrocker


    how cheap are you thinking? cyclesuperstore have a good range of computers that start around 25euro and up....


  • #3
    setanta159
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭setanta159


    I know some of their stuff comes in for criticism but the computer I bought at Lidl's is great. Never had a problem with it (yet). Aldi are selling cycling stuff from Thursday and think there's a computer in there somewhere.


  • #4
    Golfanatic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭Golfanatic


    do you want wireless or wired, i much prefer wireless but there more expensive


  • #5
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    found this one
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35744

    what advantages do the wireless models have besides looking more streamline?


  • #6
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    the most I want to spend is 35euro, it just needs to be basic but reliable, something that will last.

    this one seems to be the same but cheaper http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23158

    the ones Im most interested in seem to be all out of stock!


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  • #7
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    You might consider one with a cadence sensor. I've found that very valuable for improving my cycling style... Works out about €38 delivered so close to your budget.


  • #8
    WithCheesePlease
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭WithCheesePlease


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    You might consider one with a cadence sensor. I've found that very valuable for improving my cycling style...

    I don't suppose you'd like to give a quick explanation into how they work would you?? Does it somehow measure how many revolutions the pedals are making and advise what gear you're supposed to be in or something??


  • #9
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,732 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    just get a phone with gps, gives lots of useful info, maps your journeys & shows the gradients you've been up/down. I use 'sports tracker' on android...


  • #10
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    There's a magnet goes on your left crank to count pedal revolutions. The computer will just give you a display of your cadence (as well as your speed). Have a read of this thread for some cadence discussion.

    Also this and this.


  • #11
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    I would get a wired Cateye. I have used same for up to ten years with no issues other than a single battery change in that period.


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  • #12
    2 Wheels Good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,109 ✭✭✭2 Wheels Good


    Agree with Blorg, get a Cateye
    On Wiggle the Velo is €15 and you'd get the Vectra Wireless for €31 so I'd start looking ay those 2.
    You can compare the Cateye models here


  • #13
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,119 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    If you want a really really cheap one for €6
    http://www.suntekstore.com/black-solar-bicycle-lcd-odometer.html
    Use coupon code 1c4330cd
    Use paypal, free shipping takes a while though.


  • #14
    Pizarro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭Pizarro


    +1 on the Lidl computer. Mine is working fine one month on. 200km clocked up so far and still counting.


  • #15
    Poncherello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭Poncherello


    Slightly hijacking but what would be peoples recommendations for a wireless computer that gives you cadence and gradient plus all the usuals ?
    I have a 305 for running which I can wear on the bike and get heart rate etc from that
    Ideally something avail in a B&M shop in Dublin

    Thanks


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