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04-05-2007, 07:04 PM | #1 |
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Distance Calculator?
I'd like to be able to calculate how far I've gone and how fast I'm going and other crap like that. My friend from Dallas, Texas (that's for you Mr. Waters) said he just bought a little $30 Cat Eye brand computer that has about 7 functions to it. Will something like that work for me? Will it break on my after a few rides or should I spend a little more money for a better quality one?
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04-05-2007, 07:12 PM | #3 |
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What do you use the computer for? Mileage, MPH, Time of Day, Ride Time, what else do I want to know? I think that would be it or is there something cool I'm missing? I'm not a big tech guy so the easier the better for me.
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If "the easier the better" is truly your cirteria, go to a perfromance bike store and get a 20 dollar bike computer. The only thing to look for, IMHO, is speed, trip distance, total distance, average speed and elapsed time along with (and this is VERY important) automatic on/off. This latter feature can usually be turned off, if you want, but I hate computers that makle me turn them on and off every time I start or stop. You can literally get a computer that does these things for 20-25 bucks or less during a sale. I am more of a gadget geek, myself, so I like some of the toys, but if you prefer simplicity, you can do it cheaply. BTW, I can't imagine riding a bike without a computer. Seriously, they are useful and fun.
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Oh, year, Time, time elapsed, air temperature, wind velocity, total time, total miles on computer.
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04-06-2007, 02:10 AM | #9 |
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cadence is important. I like mine because it reads fromt the back tire, which is important if you use a trainer.
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04-06-2007, 04:00 AM | #10 |
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I personally think cadence is overrated. I've got it on my computer and rarely use it, except for something to do on a long, grueling climb. For me, there is very little difference between 65 and 75 rpms, and I've got a pretty good feel for what 90 and 50 rpms are for differing workouts.
I just don't think its worth the extra $60 for what you get. I'd personally rather save the $$, get a cheap computer with the features that Archaea mentioned above and get a decent heart rate monitor. Its much more useful for helping me know where I'm at with my training than cadence would be. Of course, if money is no object, as in the case of creekster and Archaea, then definitely go big time and get all the toys. The one thing that I wish I had which I don't is an altimeter. |
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