Computers

Matty, do a search - you will find about a million and one threads on computers and the pros and cons of wireless vs. wired. Happy shopping!

I personally use the SigmaSport BC1600 w/cadence. I think w/the cadence sensor it ran me about $50 at my LBS (don't remember exactly how much). It's a nice little computer. It is wired. Was a pretty easy install. I had it on my MTB at first, and then moved it to my road bike when I got that. One of the few complaints i have about it that I can't seem to mount it on the stem (has to go on the handlebar itself) and that the little rubber band attachers are a PAIN on the carbon fork

I've been looking for a combination HR/Computer w/Cadence - they're tough to find, but I recently stumbled across the Cateye CC-TR100. Looks really good, but it hasn't been released yet (don't know why, it's about 6 months behind from what I've read - and should be any day now). I've seen some "pre-order" prices around $200, but until it's released, I think that it may be a little more.

Matty1235 said:

Hi,

I'm currently in the market for a new computer, any suggestions? I don't want to go to great expense, but one with cadence info would be preffered. I was looking at the specialized Turbo Elite, anyone using one of those?

I use to turbo and the only problem .if you call it a problem, is that the wireless send unit is a little sensitive as far as getting it positioned with the pickup.
Once adjusted though ,no problem. A lot of data for the price.

Matty1235 said:

Hi,

I'm currently in the market for a new computer, any suggestions? I don't want to go to great expense, but one with cadence info would be preffered. I was looking at the specialized Turbo Elite, anyone using one of those?

I have a Turbo Elite I just bought on eBay, I thought it was the Turbo Pro. I am looking to sell it for around $40. Let me know if you're interested. I don't have the cadence sensor, you would have to get it from Specialized or your LBS.

I had a Cateye Astrale 8 which is wired with cadence. It was great and very cheap. For wired options, the price goes up, especially with cadence.

I've got the turbo elite. Had it for about 6 weeks and find it to be fine. The cadence seems to have some intermittent "skips", but I figure I still need to fine tune the placement of the receiver and the magnet. Otherwise it works well. I replaced a computer that didn't have cadence and wasn't wireless. I was basically looking for an upgrade and the turbo was carried by my LBS.

[quote="swngnblues"]I personally use the SigmaSport BC1600 w/cadence. I think w/the cadence sensor it ran me about $50 at my LBS (don't remember exactly how much). It's a nice little computer. It is wired. Was a pretty easy install. I had it on my MTB at first, and then moved it to my road bike when I got that. One of the few complaints i have about it that I can't seem to mount it on the stem (has to go on the handlebar itself) and that the little rubber band attachers are a PAIN on the carbon fork

I just mounted my BC1600 on the stem of my bike, of course it's an old quill stem. What kind of problem did you have?