I need a Cycling Computer, What's good?

Quoted message said:

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go with
my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to break
down after a couple of years. The steady rain in the
Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the bikes
here to fail in the end.

I've been using the CatEye Enduro II for several years, and
it's been fine in the rain so far. It has all the features I
need, and my only complaint with it is that the average
speed reading doesn't work after about 28 hours without
resetting. It cost about $30 at MEC, but I don't see it on
their website now so I'm not sure if they still carry it.

--
Benjamin Lewis

"Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then
suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night,
the ice weasels come." --Matt Groening

Wort said:

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go with
my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to break
down after a couple of years. The steady rain in the
Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the bikes
here to fail in the end.

Cordless are not the least expensive to buy but they are the
least expensive to own. A broken wire is the overwhelming
cause of computer death (even cheap no-name computers are
pretty reliable otherwise) and a wiring kit's half the cost
of a new computer.

My suggestion Cateye Cordless for trouble-free long life.

Every brand has its advocate and detractors so I'm not
saying this is the only or best choice. But we sell a ton of
them, they don't come back and I see ten+ year old ones in
use commonly.

--
Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1
April, 1971

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Benjamin Lewis said:

Quoted message said:

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go
with my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive
cycle computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to
break down after a couple of years. The steady rain in
the Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the
bikes here to fail in the end.

I've been using the CatEye Enduro II for several years,
and it's been fine in the rain so far. It has all the
features I need, and my only complaint with it is that the
average speed reading doesn't work after about 28 hours
without resetting. It cost about $30 at MEC, but I don't
see it on their website now so I'm not sure if they still
carry it.

My new MEC catalog shows them now carrying "Filzer" cycling
computers.

I don't know how these will compare to the CatEyes, but holy
frijoles are they cheap: C$14.50 for a 10-function computer,
C$24 for the wireless version!

In general, I consider MEC's carriage of a product a
suggestion it isn't complete [censored], though I'm not impressed
by my Crank Bros. Speed Lever (deceased).

Let's see...large pizza, wireless computer. Large pizza,
wireless computer...
--
Ryan Cousineau, [email hidden]
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Mazzoleni Fan Club

Ryan Cousineau said:

Let's see...large pizza, wireless computer. Large pizza,
wireless computer...

After spending around 3 hours pulling ivy off a building
today, right now I'd go for the pizza. On other days I might
take a look at the computer before deciding.

--
Benjamin Lewis

"Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then
suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night,
the ice weasels come." --Matt Groening

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by A Muzi

BWort said:

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go with
my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to break
down after a couple of years. The steady rain in the
Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the bikes
here to fail in the end.

Cordless are not the least expensive to buy but they are the
least expensive to own. A broken wire is the overwhelming
cause of computer death (even cheap no-name computers are
pretty reliable otherwise) and a wiring kit's half the cost
of a new computer.

My suggestion Cateye Cordless for trouble-free long life.

Every brand has its advocate and detractors so I'm not
saying this is the only or best choice. But we sell a ton of
them, they don't come back and I see ten+ year old ones in
use commonly.

--
Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1
April, 1971 [/B]

Dear Andrew,

I use the $12.95 corded models from Nashbar.

They come with two complete mounting cords,
magnets, and so forth. The idea is to swap the
computer between a road and a mountain bike,
but I just like having the spare cord and mounting
stuff.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=6158

The display package has utterly inappropriate
1950's line art.

To deal with the terrible dampness here in Pueblo,
where water occasionally falls from the normally
sunny skies, I place a baggie over the computer,
snap a rubber band around it, snug the plastic
tight over the display, and trim the edges raggedly
with a pair of scissors. When the display becomes
hard to read, I splurge and mount a new baggie.

The display reads in roughly half-mph increments
and seems quite accurate, as does the trip odometer,
which shows that the ticket hut at the state park is
about 6.00 miles from the second expansion joint
in my driveway and that my whole daily ride is about
15.24 to 15.26 miles. The elapsed time is usually
within a second of my wrist-watch's stop-watch,
which is reasonable, given how slow I am to punch
the buttons.

Carl Fogel

Benjamin Lewis said:

Quoted message said:

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go with
my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to
break down after a couple of years. The steady rain in
the Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the
bikes here to fail in the end.

I've been using the CatEye Enduro II for several years,
and it's been fine in the rain so far. It has all the
features I need, and my only complaint with it is that the
average speed reading doesn't work after about 28 hours
without resetting. It cost about $30 at MEC, but I don't
see it on their website now so I'm not sure if they still
carry it.

I've got two Enduro IIs. Good piece of gear and available
for under $20 if you look hard enough. It's effective,
inexpensive, and does most of what you want. It really all
depends what you like and want to see on the screen. For a
cheap, wired, basic cyclem computer the enduro is great.
Same computer as the Mity 3 I think, with a more rugged cord
for offroad use.

Tom

I have CicloMasters on both my tourer and my ATB and I
love em. CicloSport even makes a wireless version that you
wear on you wrist like a watch. It has all bike and
altimeter functions, including road gradient (just how
steep IS this hill?!).

They're available at

nashbar.comnashbar.comOpen ↗

but be warned, they're not cheap!

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for the hills!"

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tcmedara said:

Benjamin Lewis said:

Quoted message said:

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go
with my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive
cycle computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to
break down after a couple of years. The steady rain in
the Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the
bikes here to fail in the end.

I've been using the CatEye Enduro II for several years,
and it's been fine in the rain so far. It has all the
features I need, and my only complaint with it is that
the average speed reading doesn't work after about 28
hours without resetting. It cost about $30 at MEC, but I
don't see it on their website now so I'm not sure if they
still carry it.

I've got two Enduro IIs. Good piece of gear and available
for under $20 if you look hard enough. It's effective,
inexpensive, and does most of what you want. It really all
depends what you like and want to see on the screen. For a
cheap, wired, basic cyclem computer the enduro is great.
Same computer as the Mity 3 I think, with a more rugged
cord for offroad use.

Tom

Mity 3 on sale @Nashbar for 14.99 tinyurl.com3gsb4Open ↗

A Muzi said:

Cordless are not the least expensive to buy but they are
the least expensive to own. A broken wire is the
overwhelming cause of computer death (even cheap no-name
computers are pretty reliable otherwise) and a wiring
kit's half the cost of a new computer.

My suggestion Cateye Cordless for trouble-free long life.

Every brand has its advocate and detractors so I'm not
saying this is the only or best choice. But we sell a ton
of them, they don't come back and I see ten+ year old ones
in use commonly.

Does the CatEye Cordless have a range of at least 30
inches (76 cm) and would the sensor mount to an airfoil
shaped cross-section strut with a perimeter length of 5
inches (12-1/2 cm)?

My only real dislike of CatEye computers is that the
mounting system used for the wheel magnet does not work too
well with the spoke pattern on small diameter wheels -
single spoke mount magnets are much easier to install.

--
Tom Sherman - Quad Cities (Illinois Side)

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Quoted message said:

Hi,

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go with
my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to break
down after a couple of years. The steady rain in the
Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the bikes
here to fail in the end.

Regards Wayne

Hi, another vote for CatEye, but I like the Astrale 8 which
includes cadence. It seems like Nashbar is having a sale, so
now would be the time to buy. Here, take a look: www-www-Open ↗
.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=0307&-
sku=8684&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

I have a Sigma Sport Targa on my older road bike and was
going to stick with Sigma Sport. My LBS mechanic,
recommended the CatEye, saying that they have had problems
with the Sigma, but not with the Cat. Although if you can
find a SS Targa, it has a heavy duty cable designed for off
road use and to be mounted on the stem. No cadence though.
Cadence is one of those things, that when you have it, I
think you will find it a worthwhile addition. I learned a
lot about the way I ride and I think it has helped me to
ride more efficiently.

Life is Good! Jeff

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I just got a new computer last summer. I was using a Specialized, not sure
which model it lasted 9 seasons of hard use. I replaced it with a Planet
Bike Protege 9.0. Fairly cheat at around $20 and has several nice features.
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Quoted message said:

Hi,

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go with
my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to break
down after a couple of years. The steady rain in the
Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the bikes
here to fail in the end.

Regards Wayne

RE/

Quoted message said:

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to break
down after a couple of years. The steady rain in the
Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the bikes
here to fail in the end.

I like CatEye because they seem to maintain the same
mounting/computer interface across many models. That
could be relevant to your situation insofar as when
replacing the computer you might avoid the hassle of re-
mounting the pickup.
--
PeteCresswell

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Quoted message said:

Cordless are not the least expensive to buy but they are
the least expensive to own. A broken wire is the
overwhelming cause of computer death (even cheap no-name
computers are pretty reliable otherwise) and a wiring
kit's half the cost of a new computer.

My suggestion Cateye Cordless for trouble-free long life.

My Echowell W2 cordless was significantly cheaper than the
Cateye and thus far hasn't missed a beat. True, it's not ten
years old but I still think Cateye are overpriced.

--

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hours of bloody, barbarous torture in gloating detail is
considered indicia of religious piety, whereas a mere second
gazing upon a woman's breast is cause for outraged
apoplexy." Betty Bowers,
bettybowers.commelgibsonpassion.htmlOpen ↗

RE/

Quoted message said:

Cordless are not the least expensive to buy but they are
the least expensive to own. A broken wire is the
overwhelming cause of computer death (even cheap no-name
computers are pretty reliable otherwise) and a wiring kit's
half the cost of a new computer.

My suggestion Cateye Cordless for trouble-free long life

CatEye also makes a heavier-duty cord. My guess is that
they'd call it the "MTB" version. Those are the ones I
prefer - having parted a couple of the regular ones.

How is battery life on the wireless transmitters? I tried
one once, but the fork crown seemed to block the signal
and I lost interst... But it *does* seem to be a more
elegant solution.
--
PeteCresswell

tcmedara said:

tcmedara said:

Benjamin Lewis said:

[email hidden] wrote:

> I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go
> with my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.
>
> What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive
> cycle computer?
>
> Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to
> break down after a couple of years. The steady rain in
> the Pacific North West causes all the electricals on
> the bikes here to fail in the end.

I've been using the CatEye Enduro II for several years,
and it's been fine in the rain so far. It has all the
features I need, and my only complaint with it is that
the average speed reading doesn't work after about 28
hours without resetting. It cost about $30 at MEC, but I
don't see it on their website now so I'm not sure if
they still carry it.

I've got two Enduro IIs. Good piece of gear and available
for under $20 if you look hard enough. It's effective,
inexpensive, and does most of what you want. It really
all depends what you like and want to see on the screen.
For a cheap, wired, basic cyclem computer the enduro is
great. Same computer as the Mity 3 I think, with a more
rugged cord for offroad use.

Tom

Mity 3 on sale @Nashbar for 14.99 tinyurl.com3gsb4Open ↗

Does the Dual trip distance function store the elapsed time
for the trips? For calorie analysis having a CAST function
is nice for those slower heavy traffic stretches. Of course
then you have to remember to set the trip again to add
mileage in the other wind direction.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Mity 3 on sale @Nashbar for 14.99
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Does the Dual trip distance function store the elapsed
time for the trips?

No, there's only the single elapsed time readout.

You can find the manual for the mity2/enduro2 here:
cateye.commanuals.phpOpen ↗

--
Benjamin Lewis

Now is the time for all good men to come to.
-- Walt Kelly

CatEye Enduro II. Or whatever the new name for this computer
is. Something 7 or 8 or 9. Same computer, just different
style. I really like the extra heavy wire for the Enduro II.
Very easy to run up the fork. I use this heavy duty mounting
kit on all of my bikes except the fixed gear which I tried
to do cheap by using an extra Mity 3 mounting wire. Just
switch the computer head between the road bikes. The
mountain bike has its own computer head. All of my CatEye
computers, Micro II, Enduro II, Mity 3, AT100, all share the
same mounting system so can be moved to any of the bikes.

Never heard of a CatEye computer not working in the
rain. I've ridden many miles in the rain without
putting any plastic bag over the top. The computer just
keeps on working.

Long ago I had the CatEye Micro II with cadence. I had to
replace the battery in it once over a decade. Have not
replaced batteries in any other CatEye computer. I replaced
the Micro II because I decided to do away with the cadence
wire. Computer still worked fine after a decade.

Brother uses the CatEye cordless. The transmitter head on
the fork has come off several times. I don't recommend the
cordless computers.

I also tried the CatEye AT100 computer with altimeter. I
don't recommend this one. It would give goofy mph readings
often enough to bother me. I'm pretty sure I was not going
60mph on the flat. None of my other CatEyes ever did this so
it might be due to the altimeter circuitry in this model.

Last summer I bought a Mity 3 computer and the Enduro II
mounting bracket for about $16 from Nashbar or Performance
on sale. I can't complain when I can get my favorite
computer (Mity 3/Enduro II) with a leftover mounting bracket
and my favorite mounting bracket (Enduro II) for $16.

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Quoted message said:

Hi,

I was going to purchase a Campgnolo Ergo Brain to go with
my new bike, but the cost is just too darn high.

What can you recommend as an effective, inexpensive cycle
computer?

Don't want to spend too much as these things seem to break
down after a couple of years. The steady rain in the
Pacific North West causes all the electricals on the bikes
here to fail in the end.

Regards Wayne

My preference is the Avocet 45tt (no cadence). I greatly
prefer the UI to other cycling computers I've tried,
including Vetta, Sigma, and Cateye.

IIRC, Jobst Brandt had a role in designing the Avocet
cycling computers, perhaps even the lead designer.