Computers...

[amnesia]

The last time I had a bike computer (10 years ago?) it was a wireless one, but it had to have a line-of-sight between the transmitter and the receiver.

I am just about to order a Specialized Allez Sport with my Cycle2Work voucher and want to buy a wireless computer that will also work with my Minoura turbo trainer. ie the sensor and transmitter will have to be on the rear wheel.

Will any (modern) computer work off the back wheel, or do I need to look for something specific ?

Cheers,
Daniel.

 

[HLaB]

My Raleigh computer is line of sight, my cateye one it doesn't matter but it does have to be within a certain distance of the sensor I believe most computer are like this unless they specifically say they can be fitted to the rear.

 

[skwerl]

you need one that has a rear wheel mount. One of the Cateye ones has a combined spedd and cadence sensor that mount son the chain-stay - it would be ideal

have a look at: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Cateye_Strada_Cadence_Cycle_Computer/5360029333/

 

[amnesia]

you need one that has a rear wheel mount. One of the Cateye ones has a combined spedd and cadence sensor that mount son the chain-stay - it would be ideal

have a look at: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Cateye_Strada_Cadence_Cycle_Computer/5360029333/

Cool - looks just the job... not sure the 185mph max speed readout is enough though

Cheers,
Daniel.

 

[HLaB]

not sure the 185mph max speed readout is enough though

Cheers,
Daniel.

You'll need it I clocked 1143mph last week, I think there must of been a tad of interference

 

[youngoldbloke]

Is it wireless?

 

[amnesia]

That Cateye one doesn't appear to be... I would prefer wireless though if anyone knows of one.

 

[HLaB]

Is it wireless?

yip a Garmin 305 gps. Computers quite often go awry when I pass through the not so Innocent railway tunnel.

 

[Mista Preston]

whats the deal with wireless v's wired, which is better?. My halfords jobbie has just given up so I am after a new one

 

[HJ]

Wireless is easier to move between bikes and usually has a cadence function, but they are prone to interference as Howl Like a Bianchi! says. I recommend VDO, as they are speedometer manufactures (take a look a the next BMW you see)...

 

[Randochap]

You can get long wire mounts for Cateye computers. I prefer wired computers for the reasons mentioned by others above.

 

[yenrod]

I used to have a Vetta with yellow buttons and it was the best thing since...

 

[DJ]

Tescos wireless comp

I just bought for my commuting bike a cheap Tescos (it said on the box) Wireless computer and it is. Except it has a wired cadence sensor which leads down to the crank arm. Very weird.

 

[Te Bheag]

My Blackburn is Wireless speedo, but wired cadence...