Cycle Computer

MarkInNC said:

I have a simple computer on my mountain bike which works just fine for me. It has time of day, elapst ride time, trip odometer, odometer, max speed, and even temp. I need another computer for a new bike and would like the new computer to include cadence which my current one does not. I want wireless as this has worked great on the first one. Prices vary from about 25 up to over a hundred. What works well and is affordable?

Mark

If you have a flight deck compatable shifters, consider a flight deck computer. I like it because it has all the features you want (except air temperature) and is wireless for speed and cadence. It is wired into the shifter hoods though, to give you the shifting info.

The cadence is "virtual" - it calculates cadence based on speed and the gears you're using at the time, but it is very functional and accurate.

You can get the wheel/speed pickup in either wired or wireless version. I've used both and both worked perfectly for me.

Advantages include graphic display of front and back derailleur position (e.g. the gears you're using), the above features - but my favorite feature is the fact that the control buttons are on the hoods so you can scroll through to the data display you want without taking your ands off the bars. I really like this feature.

Just a thought as you shop. If you're interested in the features, Shimano.com has owner's manuals on line.