Computer advice...

[TimC]

Hi, I'm looking for an easy to use computer which will give heart rate and cadence.

Please could anyone give any recommendations and/or the various pros and cons of wires vs wireless?

Hope some of you kind people can help.

Cheers
Tim

 

[alecstilleyedye]

seconded. i've heard horror stories about sigma's wireless range, but i find the wired ones very good.

 

[TimC]

Thanks for the advice!

Are there any particular makes/models that anyone would recommend?

 

[bonj2]

sigma bc1606L, but only 'cos it'sthe only one with backlight and that's wired.
Not incredibly reliable, I've had one bust but sent it back to sigma and they sent me a new one, didn't quibble.

 

[John the Monkey]

The 1606L doesn't have an HRM though Bonj. (Does do Cadence though).

Sigma's BC1706 and 2006 wireless computers do have an HRM function but don't do cadence (see comparison table here.


I have a BC1606L myself - very pleased with it, used it in all weathers since January, and it's still going.

 

[peterdowning]

Hi, I'm looking for an easy to use computer which will give heart rate and cadence.

Never used a wired cycle computer so as far as I'm concerned there are no problems with wireless Honestly. Maybe I've been lucky? And all those wires really spoil the look of your bike .

I currently use an Edge 305 which had an HRM out of the box and then got the cadence accessory. It's easy to use for ride metrics and also has GPS for route recording/navigation (which can be as easy or complicated as you want it to be.)

Prior to that, I used a Polar CS200CAD. No GPS but... Excellent bit of kit. Wireless. Reliable. Easy to use. Uploaded ride metrics to the polarpersonaltrainer website via the microphone on my pc no problem.

 

[HLaB]

Never used a wired cycle computer so as far as I'm concerned there are no problems with wireless Honestly. Maybe I've been lucky? And all those wires really spoil the look of your bike .

I currently use an Edge 305 which had an HRM out of the box and then got the cadence accessory. It's easy to use for ride metrics and also has GPS for route recording/navigation (which can be as easy or complicated as you want it to be.)

Prior to that, I used a Polar CS200CAD. No GPS but... Excellent bit of kit. Wireless. Reliable. Easy to use. Uploaded ride metrics to the polarpersonaltrainer website via the microphone on my pc no problem.

I've not had a problem with wireless either. I've just got an Edge too and it seems like a good piece of kit. Ive used it mostly so far for recording the HR, Ive got the cadence sensor too but that's fitted to my better bike and I've only used it once. I've not navigated with it so far.

 

[mr_hippo]

Have you looked at the Cateye V3:-
Current speed, cadence, heart rate
Average speed, cadence, heart rate
Maximum speed, cadence, heart rate
Calorie consumption
Countdown distance
Timer
Lap time, distance, average speed, number
Distance
Odometer
Total time, clock & date

 

[peterdowning]

.... Ive got the cadence sensor too but that's fitted to my better bike and I've only used it once. ...

Weather still bad up there then?

 

[HLaB]

Weather still bad up there then?

Very changeable, just now its very nice but guaranteed, sod's law, when I go for a walk at lunch time, it'll start pouring.

 

[Lardyboy]

Hi, I'm looking for an easy to use computer which will give heart rate and cadence.

Please could anyone give any recommendations and/or the various pros and cons of wires vs wireless?

Hope some of you kind people can help.

Cheers
Tim

Tim, how much are you prepared to pay for a 'pute? HRM + cadence doesn't come that cheap.

 

[TimC]

I'm looking for one for me and another as a present for my dad, who has just got into cycling, and it's his 60th bday coming up. I'd be looking at around the £100 mark for him - so the Polar CS200 looks pretty good.

I'm on a tighter budget fo myself so I reckon I'll make do without the HRM and spend around £20...

 

[John the Monkey]

I'm on a tighter budget fo myself so I reckon I'll make do without the HRM and spend around £20...

Keep an eye on this yonug lady's items;

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZgeargurl

Great prices and service - I got my bike comp (mentioned earlier in the thread) for £15 all in...

 

[Tynan]

picked up a Delphi4 in LBS yesterday, I realise now I meant to bike a new lock but couldn't remember so bought a comp

wireless but seemingly wired cadence which is novel, mixed reviews (some say not qwaterproof), £34, seen it for about £27 online, and one place for £17!

 

[Will1985]

You're very unlikely to find a wired computer with HRM. You're better off getting a separate HRM which you could then use off the bike.

I'm with Bonj and John the Monkey on this one....the Sigma BC1606L is robust and does have a backlight. Check out the Product Comparison test in C+ at the moment...might help you decide.