Cycle Computer

For £20 you can get one of these:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0364186/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|14419152/c_2/2|cat_14419152|Bikes+and+cycling|14419153/c_3/3|cat_14419153|Cycle+computers|14419163.htmit's got a metal bezel and a rubber treaded surround (was one Michelin branded design I think) - It's not as good as my Cateye but is a bit funkier and 2/3 the price.
i like how its only got 2 and a half stars! imho cateye or if you have money burning a hole in your pocket: garmin

Yeah - I was dubious about how good it would be based on the rating - even more so when it didn't work straight out of the box - I had overtightened the battery cover - but I've been pleasantly surprised since - works well and has a bar graph speedo as well as digits. Like I say not as good as a Cateye but more fun.

I ordered a NERD off eBay the other day for a bargainous £35. Not arrived yet. Anyone got one?

yep, just got a one for about £30. My first cycle computer, so don't have much to compare it to. But so far it's been brilliant. Only thing is, it's a little on the chunky side.

is there any computers that have the current grade of the hill your riding? i cant say ive seen this but its somthing id quite like to have.

i think those expensive jobs that record your ride do that, but i just want somthing simple that tells me what im currently riding.

^ looks rather promising

Stick a postit on your handlebars with 'A bike' written on it?

Sorry.

i just want somthing simple that tells me what im currently riding.

Better, more helpful response - Inclinometer FTW:
http://www.velimpex.com/home/inclinometer.htm

Or one of these:
http://www.bikemagic.com/review/reviewProductReviews/mps/rpn/7850/prod/VDO-Cytec-MC1.0-Cycle-Computer-Altimeter/rcn/41/rgn/13/v/1/sp/

Bit dear though, innit?

Better, more helpful response - Inclinometer FTW:
http://www.velimpex.com/home/inclinometer.htm

I was expecting some altometer + speedo, technological wizardry. Thats great!

my garmin does

Or one of these:
http://www.bikemagic.com/review/reviewProductReviews/mps/rpn/7850/prod/VDO-Cytec-MC1.0-Cycle-Computer-Altimeter/rcn/41/rgn/13/v/1/sp/

Bit dear though, innit?

yeah, like that.
or Sat nav style.

Low tech, high function, like it says on the website!

Forget to look at it though and you're fucked.

I was expecting some altometer + speedo, technological wizardry. Thats great!

Sounds promising - I'd kinda figured it was chunky (seen then in Condor in real life too) but like the screen - looks easy to read.

Mine is lost somewhere in the postal system, bloody striking postmen.

yep, just got a one for about £30. My first cycle computer, so don't have much to compare it to. But so far it's been brilliant. Only thing is, it's a little on the chunky side.

Bit of a thread dredge but thought some people might find this interesting:

http://selwynsport.co.uk/#/rider30/4544504035

It is the Bryton Rider30 which has just been released by a Tawainese company. Clearly postioned as a competitor to the Garmin Edge 500. Looks very similiar and has the same if not better functionality to the Garmin.

The edge costs £175 or £225 with heart rate and cadence. The Rider30 costs £140 or £168 with cadence. Pretty big savings.

Might be tempted to try the Rider30 as it is time to get a new bike computer. Although trying to figure out the justification of either of these over say the Cateye V2 double wireless:

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/8789/Cateye-V2---Double-Wireless-Cycle-Computer.html?referrer=froogle1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid8789

has anyone used the bryton 50 yet?
anything to say about it?

can't justify the cost of a garmin this year with several sailing, surf and cycling trips booked.
mostly interested in it for navigation.
the 50 uses OpenStreetMap, may not be as detailed as the maps for the garmin.

Need a basic (GPS) wireless cycle computer; Strada based or equivalent . Price isn't really a concern, but I don't want to go overboard just for the sake of it for the basic functions I need:

• Route tracking (not live route mapping)
  
• Distance
  
• Time/Speed
  
  

I need a simple device I can keep in my pocket as oppose to mount on the bike. The object is merely to keep a record of my milage and the ability to track and compare performance on a given route. So far I have been using my iPhone, but route tracking/statistics seem to be slightly off (read useless).

Is there a wonder app for iPhone that I haven't discovered, or am I better of getting a purpose build cycle computer - in which case, which one would you suggest?

Help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Lynch

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/cyclemeter-gps-cycling-computer/id330595774?mt=8

?

cheapest possible garmin?

Cheaper than £2.99?

assuming he doesnt want to use his phone

Thanks guys, appreciate your help...

That app looks great, at least at face value - well worth £2.99 presuming for the sake of argument that it really does what it says on the tin. Are you actually using it, and if so what are your thoughts, and how does it compare to a purpose build device?

As for Garmin, can you be more specific sumo; like I said price isn't really an issue, but needless to say I don't want spend more money than I have to… In your opinion (read experience), what is the best buy for my basic needs?

Thanks again,
Lynch

I used to use an App called Endomondo. It seemed to work without fault, even gave me a breakdown of the ride afterwords.
The good thing about having a seperate unit to measure the gps is it isn't sapping your phones battery in case you get stuck somewhere.
Any old GPS tracker will do, for example this Garmin 101, 15 hours left at £30.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garmin-Fore-runner-GPS-/121036030485?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Climbing_Mountaineering&hash=item1c2e4f4215

Cheers sumo,

Not too keen on e(vil)Bay… been fucked over one time too many. But the Garmin Forerunner might be just what I'm looking for.