I am putting together a list of must haves for my Q and my next item is a computer. I'm not into keeping track of expended calories,heart rate or the size of my carbon footprint just want to keep track of miles ridden and the time riding. With that said what is a simple reliable cost effective and wireless computer y'all are currently or have used in the past? I'm most familiar with Cateye and have used them with success in the past but I'm not opposed to a different brand.
Wireless Computer
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paco1961
Zen MBB Master
Wahoo Element Bolt. The easiest to use and price competitive. Just download the phone app, turn on the unit and scan the QR code with your phone. It sets itself up with very little hassle. Pairs easily with any ant+ sensor of just about any brand. I used the old Garmin 500 for quite a few years and it was fine but love the Element.
The Wahoo is very nice but WAAAAYYY out of my price range and budget! Lol
RojoRacing
Donut Powered Wise-guy
Yeah go buy a $30-40 dollar mount for your phone and have a cycling computer on par with any $400 gps head unit.
dule0911
Active Member
I'm planning to order a Bryton 410E. Has nice features out of the box, can be extended with sensors if I need them in the future. A friend has one and is really satisfied with it. Not that expensive for what it offers, only usefull thing that it's lacking is point-by-point navigation. I have a mount for the phone on the Q45, but if I'm not using the navigation, which in 95% of rides I'm not, it's just to bulky and not that practical in comparison to something like this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bryton-Rid...icycle-Cycling-Computer/192579899143#shpCntId
If this is still out of your price range, besides Cateye, I have a good experince with VDO - not sure if they are present in the US. VDO A8/A8+ does the job just fine as a basic cycle computer, as a bonus the battery lasts for years. They have new models now (A8 is out of production I think), but I prefer their interface to cateye - just more clear and I can find the stuff I need faster.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bryton-Rid...icycle-Cycling-Computer/192579899143#shpCntId
If this is still out of your price range, besides Cateye, I have a good experince with VDO - not sure if they are present in the US. VDO A8/A8+ does the job just fine as a basic cycle computer, as a bonus the battery lasts for years. They have new models now (A8 is out of production I think), but I prefer their interface to cateye - just more clear and I can find the stuff I need faster.
castlerobber
Zen MBB Master
I've been using the Garmin Edge 25 this summer. About the size and appearance of a basic cyclecomputer. Pairs with my phone by Bluetooth, so I can leave the phone in my pocket or bike bag. I like that it will show me who's calling/texting, and the first few words of a text--it doesn't let me answer the phone, but at least I know if the call is worth stopping for. It also has a LiveTrack option, which is nice when I'm out on a long ride or event ride so family can see where I am. It works with the speed and cadence sensors I already had for my old Forerunner 310XT. It lists for $170 USD, I think I paid $135. REI has it on sale this morning (30 Sept 19) for less than $70 and free shipping.
Andrew Wilson
Guru
for basic functions it's hard to beat the Cateye Padrone. I like the fact it's a large display and easy to read
DocS
Guru
I'm using a Lezyne MegaC Bike Computer (GPS, etc).
It seems to work well for me.
I've been using it paired with a HR monitor, Cadence and Speed Sensor as well..
I know you weren't wanting all the "bells and whistles", but it was pretty inexpensive compared to some of the others mentioned.
Blessings,
DocS
It seems to work well for me.
I've been using it paired with a HR monitor, Cadence and Speed Sensor as well..
I know you weren't wanting all the "bells and whistles", but it was pretty inexpensive compared to some of the others mentioned.
Blessings,
DocS
Andrew Wilson
Guru
Hey Doc
I just ordered the Lezyne Mega XL . I'll move my Padrone back to the Cervelo. Great minds think alike
I just ordered the Lezyne Mega XL . I'll move my Padrone back to the Cervelo. Great minds think alike
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
Get a used Garmin or wahoo!
DocS
Guru
Although I like the color, especially when I'm using it as a GPS, I kinda wish I had gone with the Mega XL... I've heard that the screen is easier to see in the direct light... Sometimes, the details get "washed out" in bright sun light on mine...Hey Doc
I just ordered the Lezyne Mega XL . I'll move my Padrone back to the Cervelo. Great minds think alike
Having a larger screen would be a plus too
So, how do you like it?
Initially, it was a bit frustrating and I had to go back and look at a few of the videos online, but now that I've gotten used to it, I'm happy with my purchase...
Blessings,
DocS
Andrew Wilson
Guru
Although I like the color, especially when I'm using it as a GPS, I kinda wish I had gone with the Mega XL... I've heard that the screen is easier to see in the direct light... Sometimes, the details get "washed out" in bright sun light on mine...
Having a larger screen would be a plus too
So, how do you like it?
Initially, it was a bit frustrating and I had to go back and look at a few of the videos online, but now that I've gotten used to it, I'm happy with my purchase...
Blessings,
DocS
The larger size and easier to view is why I went with the XL also. It's due to be delivered today. I'm sure it will take some getting use to. Way to many features for me but I got a good deal on a new open box that I couldnt resist
DocS
Guru
The larger size and easier to view is why I went with the XL also. It's due to be delivered today. I'm sure it will take some getting use to. Way to many features for me but I got a good deal on a new open box that I couldn't resist
I didn't think I would use many of the features and mainly got it as a GPS map, so I could learn new riding routes and develop others, then decided I needed to know my Cadence and get a more accurate reading on my speed/mileage...
Finally, I decided I needed a Heart Rate Monitor, so I can see what my body's doing on these rides
...I love the battery life and now that it's getting dark early, I love that I can leave it back-lit while riding in the dark on the country roads...
I got a great deal on mine after searching for the "best deal" on one. I found a bike store that was closing and selling all of their inventory dirt cheap. I picked mine up for about 50%!!! It was the last Lezyne Mega available (they were out of XL), so my choice was easy...
Blessings,
DocS
Andrew Wilson
Guru
Yep... I'm already looking at heart rate straps and other sensors It never ends.
It never ends.
DocS
Guru
For anyone interested in the Lezyne Mega Bike Computers, they allow you to connect via AnT or Bluetooth to a wide rage of different sensors, (Speed, Cadence, Power, Heart Rate, Etc.). They also allow you to view incoming calls/text (you cannot answer) if you want. I have mine set up to notify my wife (via an email link) where I am on my ride, so she can track my progress or find me if something should happen.
It transfers my ride to Strava and I can connect to Strava live (which I don't).
Lezyne has a website where you can develop routes on your computer or you can do it on your phone. It also displays your riding data...
There a lot of options with this bike computer that I'm not using (and probably won't).
It allows me to make a profile for multiple bikes/trikes, which has come in handy since have a Trike that I like to ride sometimes (when my wife rides her trike or friends go on theirs). It keeps things like Mileage separate, which is very nice for maintenance records, average speeds on that particular bike, etc.
I have a few DF rider friends who I ride with often who have changed over to Lezyne from Garmin and a couple others...
Hope this helps...
Blessings,
DocS
It transfers my ride to Strava and I can connect to Strava live (which I don't).
Lezyne has a website where you can develop routes on your computer or you can do it on your phone. It also displays your riding data...
There a lot of options with this bike computer that I'm not using (and probably won't).
It allows me to make a profile for multiple bikes/trikes, which has come in handy since have a Trike that I like to ride sometimes (when my wife rides her trike or friends go on theirs). It keeps things like Mileage separate, which is very nice for maintenance records, average speeds on that particular bike, etc.
I have a few DF rider friends who I ride with often who have changed over to Lezyne from Garmin and a couple others...
Hope this helps...
Blessings,
DocS
Andrew Wilson
Guru
Hey Doc, have you found that it syncs your completed ride to Strava reliably ?
I keep my phone in a bag on the bike and it would be nice to just record the ride on the Lezyne and have it auto upload when I finish the ride.
I also plan on linking to Live segments to get a few more KOM's
I keep my phone in a bag on the bike and it would be nice to just record the ride on the Lezyne and have it auto upload when I finish the ride.
I also plan on linking to Live segments to get a few more KOM's
DocS
Guru
Hey Doc, have you found that it syncs your completed ride to Strava reliably ?
I keep my phone in a bag on the bike and it would be nice to just record the ride on the Lezyne and have it auto upload when I finish the ride.
I also plan on linking to Live segments to get a few more KOM's
Yes, it syncs just like you mentioned.
I connect my phone before my rides and when I get back, save it on the device. It automatically syncs it to Strava.
I've never tried using Live Segments, so don't know how that would work...
The Lezyne site Ally site maintains your ride data as well and is pretty easy to get around...
If you're riding on a trainer, there is a couple options. Training Peaks and Today's Plan. I've never used them, but hope to try them out in the future...
Blessings,
DocS (Rudy)
