Simple bike computer?

[bikinchris]

Originally Posted by rePhil

Cateye Padrone.

+1
Simple and easy to read.

[nalax]

The Cateye wireless worked well for me until I put a Niterider light on the bars. Interference stopped the unit from working.

[rcnute]

Thanks for the education all.

Ryan

[cgolvin]

I realize this doesn't fit your "move between bikes" criterion, but in case you just want to start with a pretty good old-fashioned cheap Specialized computer (wired to a magnet on the front wheel) you're welcome to this one, just for the cost of shipping:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=224584

[cash05458]

check out Cateye Micro wireless ones...simple, cheap, do everything you prolly want and can be bounced from bike to bike easily...

[cash05458]

Originally Posted by nalax

The Cateye wireless worked well for me until I put a Niterider light on the bars. Interference stopped the unit from working.

interesting...I run the same setup (niterider 700 and a catye micro wireless) and havent run into any problems like that...

[josephr]

I've got an old-school specialized turbo elite (computer, mount, wireless sensor, magnet) that's been in my parts bin several years...it worked when it went into the ziplock bag, but now the batteries are dead and I don't have any of those type around. You're welcome to it.

[weisan]

I haven't used a speedometer, etc. for years.

Why now?

[Ralph]

I like the GPS computers because they get rid of stuff on the fork and spokes. I use the most basic Garmin….which I believe has been discontinued.....and another even better one replaced it. Charge it after every ride. Use the American GPS and the Russian Glasnost system....which uses a little extra battery power. Have mounts for the 3 bikes I ride.

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by Ralph

Use the American GPS and the Russian Glasnost system....

the system is called GLONASS, so that is a very funny typo!



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[Ralph]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

the system is called GLONASS, so that is a very funny typo!



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Thanks for the correction. I only basically knew it started with a G, and that it competed with our GPS system. The instructions that came with my basic Garmin (Believe a 20) said it improved accuracy to turn on that feature....at the expense of battery life. One feature I really like about my basic unit is the very large numbers and letters. Much larger than the wireless unit I used before.

[Jeff N.]

I've always liked the Topeak Panoram V-12 wireless.

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by Ralph

Thanks for the correction. I only basically knew it started with a G, and that it competed with our GPS system. The instructions that came with my basic Garmin (Believe a 20) said it improved accuracy to turn on that feature....at the expense of battery life. One feature I really like about my basic unit is the very large numbers and letters. Much larger than the wireless unit I used before.

Sorry, I wasn't being a pedant, it was amusing because I could easily imagine anyone confusing those two words


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[jtakeda]

Originally Posted by C40_guy

You could also use a Garmin watch. Several models include cycling functions.

+1 on a wearable

[Marc40a]

I use the Garmin Edge 25 as my primary computer.

I don't have to rely on my phone, it's the size of a watch, and it can handle additional duties if called upon to do so. I can use it with or without cadence sensor, heart monitor, etc... I can even download a route and use it for navigation.

I can't see Strava segments or anything like that on it, but that's not really my thing.

For touring, endurance rides, and bikepacking, I use a Garmin hiking GPS. It takes alkaline and recyclable AA batteries and lasts about 4 days on a charge.