Which cycling computer (again)?

[m3psm]

This thread has probably been done to death but I can’t find what I’m looking for so will try in the vain hope of finding some direction.

Whilst I track my rides on “Runtastic road bike” which is great for post ride info, it kills the iPhone battery to keep the display on for a long ride and it usually dies about 15 miles in. I therefore need a cycle computer of some kind to give me live info to monitor key info.

The main data I’m looking for is distance, current speed, average speed and cadence. I’d also like to be able to see heart rate (from my Polar FT7 heart rate monitor) if possible.

This should allow me to monitor progress as I (in theory) get fitter and control my pace on long rides.

The budget is flexible but I’d like to keep it under £50 as a starting point if that’s realistic and I don’t mind buying secondhand. I can go more if necessary though. Navigation would also be another nice thing to have, but I suspect that would put the price right up and I also may be better off getting a stand-alone unit.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

Paul

 

[Kies]

Garmin edge 500 for usual speed readings plus cadence and hrm

Garmin edge 800 = 500 plus bike sat nav

For £50 - no hope

 

[uclown2002]

+1 for Garmin Edge 500. If you're serious about your cycling and the data you want is important then I doubt you'll regret going over budget. Think they're @£130 new so second hand may be useful option.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

An alternative is the Bryton series of bike computers. I'm considering getting one of these when I get sick of my current Garmin, because I've had issues with the Garmins. I know Brytons aren't perfect either, but I still like what I've read about them.

 

[Scoop940]

I have one of these and it does the job, the display fields are limited on config so you have to leave it on scan to get all the info while riding

http://www.merlincycles.com/bryton-rider-20-gps-computer-with-hrm-57158.html

Pair it with a Cadence speed sensor from decathlon for 17 quid + postage (Keep meaning to do this)

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ant-speed-rate-sensor-cycle-computer-id_8181211.html

About as cheap as you'll get for what you are after

 

[Frood42]

I use a Mio 305HC, not cheap though (£260), but cheaper than the Garmin 800.
IPX7 water resistant, has colour maps, can do routing/navigation, can take routes created on a PC, does cadence and HR, and a whole host of other things.
They are now doing newer models, so some of the spec has changed.

Perhaps a Mio 105? (but it is £200 and without mapping, errmmm, or cheaper with less features).
http://eu.mio.com/shop/product_info_new.php?products_id=7079

Ok, a bit more than the £50 you were hoping for.
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[m3psm]

Cheers £50 budget straight out the window after looking at the Garmin 500 and 800. Might have to go for the 500 with heat rate monitor and cadence sensor to start with, then save up to upgrade to the 800 later.

Watch this space

 

[Matthames]

I use a Wahoo rflkt+, also probably more than your £50 budget. The advantage of the rflkt is that is that you can use your favorite iphone app with it to display your data without having to have the iphone screen on all the time. The great thing with this is that you can configure the screens to your liking as the screen is app driven.

 

[uclown2002]

I use a Wahoo rflkt+, also probably more than your £50 budget. The advantage of the rflkt is that is that you can use your favorite iphone app with it to display your data without having to have the iphone screen on all the time. The great thing with this is that you can configure the screens to your liking as the screen is app driven.

Too late; OP has seen the light! All roads lead to Garmin.

 

[Scoop940]

Too late; OP has seen the light! All roads lead to Garmin.

Yep but the Bryton with HRM for 55 quid delivered is a bit of a bargain..

 

[m3psm]

Yep but the Bryton with HRM for 55 quid delivered is a bit of a bargain..

You make a fine point Got to be a good starting point. It would certainly serve me through winter until I could afford the Garmin. Then I can save for the all singing 800

 

[gazza_d]

You can get a Garmin Edge 200 for about £75. Doesn't have the HRM or cadence though, but otherwise brilliant, and I love mine. I've used HRM and cadence monitors in the past and unless you are training to race or racing, the data can be superfluous. Do you really need it?

 

[jefmcg]

Or keep using your iphone

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000UH46YY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[TheJDog]

I had my 510 stolen, and asked Garmin if there was a possibility that they could keep an eye out for the device id on uploads to Garmin connect. They told me to forget it. So I said I'd never buy another garmin product.

Bought a Bryton 20e, and while it's not as good as the garmin, it was a fifth the price. Still does heart rate and cadence etc..

 

[User33236]

I bought a Bryton Rider 30 as it did HR and cadence, which failed after a month so sent it back for warranty repair / replacement. They replaced it with the Bryton Rider 40 and I've been very happy with it.