Wireless Cycling Computer - for £30-40?
Wireless Cycling Computer - for £30-40?
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Phil C

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433 posts

304 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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Anyone recommend me a wireless cycle computer for £30-40?
Just want something simple with basic functions that can take back lane, towpath type shocks - not extreme mountain biking.

Would like ave speed, distance covered, max speed, time as minimum.

Recommendations?

sjj84

2,396 posts

248 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/cycle-computers/cate...

I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago. Only ridden with it a few times but is easy to use and doesn't seem to get effected by bumps. This was the cheapest place I could find it.

cramman

659 posts

224 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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Aye, the strada is a good buy.

Beware, it can be effected by flashing lights, I guess they may all have this problem.

No issue with my 5 led lifeline, wiggle, front light which is also an excellent bit of kit for the price.

snotrag

15,624 posts

240 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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yes cateye strada is the one to go for - it's clever in that it doesn't have fiddly buttons - you press the whole unit into the bracket. Really easy to use.

staceyb

7,107 posts

253 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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snotrag said:
yes cateye strada is the one to go for - it's clever in that it doesn't have fiddly buttons - you press the whole unit into the bracket. Really easy to use.
Yup mines one of them too.

Superhoop

4,908 posts

222 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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Another vote for the Cateye Strada - As others have said, no fiddly buttons, and all in all, a very neat and tidy unit

RIPmgmetro

366 posts

238 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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A bit of a leftfield option but I bought a KNOG Nerd from eBay recently which is quite a nice bit of kit. The functions are easy to use, the screen is clear and it seems pretty robust. I've not been out in all weathers in it so I can't comment on it's durability but initially I really like it.

Oh, and the way it can either fit to the stem or the bar in very innovative.

johnnyboy666

100 posts

207 months

Friday 28th May 2010
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I got a Blackburn Delphi (I think a 5) for about £35 from the LBS and it's been awesome. worth looking at one, it's been good so far.

John

TheDetailDoctor

9,073 posts

239 months

Friday 28th May 2010
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I have a Knog Nerd, it really is superb, if you are lucky you may find one under £40 on the bay

Phil C

Original Poster:

433 posts

304 months

Friday 28th May 2010
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Hi All - thanks for your help. Friend of mine also has a Catseye - so I'll have a closer look at these over the weekend. Good to have some independant views from people - much appreciated.

Andy OH

1,960 posts

279 months

Friday 28th May 2010
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Cateye Strada here as well, very easy to use and also a good display

croyde

26,298 posts

259 months

Friday 28th May 2010
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I have a Cateye Vectra, very simple to use and about £28. One omission is ave speed.

All works off one button and so far I have clocked about 300 miles with no problems.