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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: jags on April 07, 2009, 02:25:38 PM

Title: what cycle computer
Post by: jags on April 07, 2009, 02:25:38 PM

can anybody recommend a cycling computer for my sherpa,i have a  new  blackburn delphi 4, this thing has a mind of it's own.it's next to impossible to use i really hate it.could it be because it is geared towards 700 wheels ,im only guessing .anyway what works for you guys simple computer is what im looking for( cadence is a must )
oh keep the price down ,if i spend to much the wife will kill me.

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: geocycle on April 07, 2009, 05:11:17 PM

I've used a wired cateye strada for the last 18 months in all weather without any problems or even battery changes.  I don't have cadence but I believe there is a strada with this feature.  i like the way it doesn't have any buttons and a crystal clear display.  I've read somewhere (maybe here) that someone had a problem with the bracket but mine's been fine.  Before that i had a cateye microwireless that was useless in cold weather and ate batteries. 

As far as I am aware, no computer is specific to 700c wheels as they all allow you to enter the circumference appropriate to your bike.

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: jags on April 07, 2009, 05:43:12 PM

thanks geocycle i'll take a look a the strada,has to be better that the pile of s...t i have .

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: mervynyan on April 08, 2009, 04:56:37 AM

VDO MC1.0+ Wireless, I like the temperature and altimeter built-in.

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: jags on April 08, 2009, 12:04:16 PM

sounds expensive is it reliable ,where is the best to buy online thanks.

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: mervynyan on April 08, 2009, 02:49:38 PM

I bought it few months ago from jejamescycles for under 50. Now it probably cost more. can't complain about it now but i will see.

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: jags on April 08, 2009, 07:26:02 PM

i had a look at it on chainreaction it's around 130euro ,way out of my price range,.i think  i will go for a more simple computer not to many functions ,i like the cadence ,but other than that speed avr.max distance  will do for me.

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: mervynyan on April 08, 2009, 09:41:23 PM

I just check the price, 77GBP, a bit more than what I paid for but it is full retail price.

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/vdo-mc10-wireless-altimeter-id29966.html

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: Cake on April 11, 2009, 01:22:15 PM

Jags, i have a wired Cateye Strada which is a good little unit that i would recommend.  This is also available with the cadence option (i haven't used one myself) for about £30 - £35 and has had some pretty good reviews.

Worth a look at perhaps.

Cheers.

Title: Re: what cycle computer
Post by: jags on April 11, 2009, 04:14:22 PM

i'll have a look cake thank's for that.
would you belive my new blackburn for some strange reason started working properly this morning.
it showed cadence/average speed/current speed/ time all at once never done that before ;D
i'll keep the dam thing if it does that again.