I second Cateye.. I especially like how they have all the manuals available for download on-line in case you lost the paper manual and need to know how to reprogram it.
Cateye (from my own experience) is the most bang-for-the-buck, and the most reliable ove rthe long haul.
Be sure to check out various models - what you end up with might depend on what you need it to do.
Wireless models are great - as long as you never put your bike on a trainer for practice during the winter months. (This is because the pickup is on the front wheel, and most trainers only let the rear wheel rotate.) Similarly, most do not include cadence (measuring how fast your feet are moving), again because of pickup location.
Persoanlly, I use a wired model (Cateye Astrale 8) on my road bike - just to pick up from the rear wheel .. I do use the trainer fairly frequently and because I want cadence. On the other hand, I have a wireless one (Cateye Micro Wireless) on my mountain bike ... less stuff to get caught in bushes, etc ... and I really don't need cadence out there, since I'm not racing.
Go to your local bike shop and ask them. At my shop we sell CatEye Cycling computers. Cateye is for the most part the most widely known cycling computer. Other manufacturers include Shimano, Campagnolo, and Planet Bike to name a few. Computers usually have anywhere from 5-8 functions and can tell you not only your speed but, time, total distance, average speed, your cadence (rpm of your legs) top speed and more. Some computers are wireless, while others can be coupled to your shifting system (depending if the shifting system is compatable) and can tell you all sorts of other information about your cycling. Campagnolo manufactures a self learning computer. Computers can range from $15.99 for the basic to over $300.00 for the Campagnolo self learning cycling computer. (please not, these prices are "ballpark" and will vary at different bike shops) Either way your local cycling store should be able to help you choose the computer that is correct for you, both in cycling needs and budgetary constraints. If not, go to my shop and e-mail us! see the link in the source section below.
i have a cateye enduro 8. its a small 8 function comp for about $30. its got a tougher wire for use on mountain bike also. its very accurate and i like the features it some with. it has a spedometer, odometer, trip distance A and B, average speed, max speed, trip time A and B, and its programmable for many sized wheels. its a great investment if you want to keep track of your miles or just know how fast you can go down that hill!
i third cateye... they are a proven system. I would strongly suggest you get a wireless model though. .. it really sucks catching the wires on a tree route and having the thing rip off.
the previous poster wasnt exactly right when it comes to costs. ive seen them as low as $10, and as high as $2139 (dura ace power tap).
the cateye vetra is the base wireless computer. it runs about $30.. but if you arent looking to get one in a hurry, check out http://www.bikenashbar.com/ .. they are always selling closeouts at great prices.. ive seen wireless on there for under $20.
Wireless models are quite nice, and you don't have to be afraid of tearing wires off in a crash. Cateye makes good ones, as does VDO, Ciclosport and others.
Estoy muy apasionada de este mundo y todos mis amigos han confiado en mí a la hora de comprar un ordenador, yo siempre les he comprado de sitios web porque tienen la mejor oferta al mejor precio, pero, el ultimo ordenador que he comprado ha sido uno de juguete para mi hija, y como siempre he acertado, tiene la dimensión perfecta para ella, buenas canciones, aprende con él y imita muy bien un ordenador portátil con su ratón con todo, a ella le ha encantado muchísimo.
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I second Cateye.. I especially like how they have all the manuals available for download on-line in case you lost the paper manual and need to know how to reprogram it.
Sheldon Brown also has a nice wheel circumference calibration table for the Cateyes too: http://sheldonbrown.com/cyclecomputers/index.html
I've had a Cateye on my bike for 5 years.. No problems here.
Cateye (from my own experience) is the most bang-for-the-buck, and the most reliable ove rthe long haul.
Be sure to check out various models - what you end up with might depend on what you need it to do.
Wireless models are great - as long as you never put your bike on a trainer for practice during the winter months. (This is because the pickup is on the front wheel, and most trainers only let the rear wheel rotate.) Similarly, most do not include cadence (measuring how fast your feet are moving), again because of pickup location.
Persoanlly, I use a wired model (Cateye Astrale 8) on my road bike - just to pick up from the rear wheel .. I do use the trainer fairly frequently and because I want cadence. On the other hand, I have a wireless one (Cateye Micro Wireless) on my mountain bike ... less stuff to get caught in bushes, etc ... and I really don't need cadence out there, since I'm not racing.
Go to your local bike shop and ask them. At my shop we sell CatEye Cycling computers. Cateye is for the most part the most widely known cycling computer. Other manufacturers include Shimano, Campagnolo, and Planet Bike to name a few. Computers usually have anywhere from 5-8 functions and can tell you not only your speed but, time, total distance, average speed, your cadence (rpm of your legs) top speed and more. Some computers are wireless, while others can be coupled to your shifting system (depending if the shifting system is compatable) and can tell you all sorts of other information about your cycling. Campagnolo manufactures a self learning computer. Computers can range from $15.99 for the basic to over $300.00 for the Campagnolo self learning cycling computer. (please not, these prices are "ballpark" and will vary at different bike shops) Either way your local cycling store should be able to help you choose the computer that is correct for you, both in cycling needs and budgetary constraints. If not, go to my shop and e-mail us! see the link in the source section below.
i have a cateye enduro 8. its a small 8 function comp for about $30. its got a tougher wire for use on mountain bike also. its very accurate and i like the features it some with. it has a spedometer, odometer, trip distance A and B, average speed, max speed, trip time A and B, and its programmable for many sized wheels. its a great investment if you want to keep track of your miles or just know how fast you can go down that hill!
i third cateye... they are a proven system. I would strongly suggest you get a wireless model though. .. it really sucks catching the wires on a tree route and having the thing rip off.
the previous poster wasnt exactly right when it comes to costs. ive seen them as low as $10, and as high as $2139 (dura ace power tap).
the cateye vetra is the base wireless computer. it runs about $30.. but if you arent looking to get one in a hurry, check out http://www.bikenashbar.com/ .. they are always selling closeouts at great prices.. ive seen wireless on there for under $20.
Cateye offers a wide variety of cyclocomputers from entry level five function models to Top of the Line wireless ones.
Checkout their website www.cateye.com
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All the functions plus cadence for a pittance.
I wouldn't stick one on a mountain bike though. It will be expensive trash in no time if you ride the technical stuff.
Wireless models are quite nice, and you don't have to be afraid of tearing wires off in a crash. Cateye makes good ones, as does VDO, Ciclosport and others.
Any Cateye computers are awesome! I loved mine before I upgraded into powermeters and GPS.
Estoy muy apasionada de este mundo y todos mis amigos han confiado en mí a la hora de comprar un ordenador, yo siempre les he comprado de sitios web porque tienen la mejor oferta al mejor precio, pero, el ultimo ordenador que he comprado ha sido uno de juguete para mi hija, y como siempre he acertado, tiene la dimensión perfecta para ella, buenas canciones, aprende con él y imita muy bien un ordenador portátil con su ratón con todo, a ella le ha encantado muchísimo.