Can anyone reccommend a budget computer that won't break?

[JuanLobbe]

I've had a tesco one and one by Trek for 25 quid and both are toast. Does anyone know of a mega-sturdy basic bike computer?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I have 2 cateye enduro 8 computer, one is on my MTB & ther other is on my Tourer never had any problems used in rain and snow for a couple of years now. Can be had for around £15 - £20 online.

 

[JuanLobbe]

thanks - will give it a go!

 

[JuanLobbe]

are the wired ones more reliable than the wireless then?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I think so, also whats the point of a wireless one they cost more and some people have remarked that they have had problems with them losing connection.

But having said that I am sure there a plenty of people who are happy with them.

I just dont see the point in paying extra.

 

[peanut]

I'd second the wired computer.

I tried a wireless and as soon as it got within 20 feet of my home Wi-Fi it went crazy . Better quality computers might be better sheilded but I prefer the reliabilty of a wired

 

[JuanLobbe]

is this for example, likely to be more or less durable? (three post ment)
http://bit.ly/163ebQ

 

[JuanLobbe]

thanks peanut and phil didn't see your replies before my last post!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I am sure it will be just as durable as a wired one, but if you get a problem with the wireless connection during a ride it is useless.

Why risk it and why spend the extra, also you will have an extra battery to replace as the wireless sensor will also have a battery in it plus if you leave your bike anywhere the wireless sensor is something else for someone to nick.

But having said that it is just my opinion other people will like them.

 

[JuanLobbe]

thanks!

 

[HJ]

The older cheap analogy wireless computers do suffer from interference, the newer digital wireless ones i.e. these DW ones aren't prone to such problems. If you are just looking for a reliable wired computer try this one, £14 isn't going to break the bank...

 

[bicyclerubber]

There are some cheapish Cateye Velo 5 computers on amazon

 

[johnsie]

Just sent my Cateye Velo 8 back to Wiggle - the Ctrl-Alt-Del - sorry reset button has disappeared inside the beast - very poor quality.

Luckily I've found my old Strada, which until being "lost" was very reliable.

 

[Bayerd]

And when you've got the computer, how do you work out tyre size?

I've just bought a computer, my tyre size is 38-622. Does anybody know how many mms the circumference is?

 

[B-B-BikeyStrike!]

I once attached my old Commodore Amiga onto the handlebars of my Raleigh Activator. The car battery and the monitor that I needed to make it useful made the handle a bit unwieldy though.