I will second the Echwell computer, I have the F2 and I am very happy with it, as far as weather
goes, did 2 1\2 hours in the rain yesterday... and while I wasn't too happy about it, the computer
worked just fine.
"Jeff S." <
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> I have a model called the Echowell 'Echo-J12', which has served me well. The interesting thing
> with this computer is that the cadence sensor and magnet are on the crank and chainstay as
> expected, but the wheel sensor is mounted on the front wheel. This differs from the Cateye
> Astrale, older Vettas (C20), and my current Performance Axiom 8.0C (made by VDO). So it is good
> for the road and rollers, but not well suited to a trainer which needs a rear wheel sensor.
>
> Another plus are the three (3) displays plus the speed up/down (vs. mean speed) arrow. I typically
> have the velocity, cadence, and average velocity on display. In the non-clock displays, cadence
> and velocity are always displayed and the third screen can be either AVG, DIST, or Elapsed Time.
>
> The one pesky thing about the Echowell is that the velocity is only given in whole numbers, i.e.,
> 17 or 21. No tenths or halves mph (or kph). However, the average velocity is reported in tenths.
> Other useful functions include average rpm and max rpm. The unit is made in Taiwan, if that
> matters. I am a fair weather rider, so I can't comment one way or the other about erratic displays
> in the rain.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
>
> "cgdimanche" <
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> > My avocet 45 just dead a few weeks back and I would like to
> replace
> > it fairly soon. I am looking for the best cadence computer around. My
> rides
> > are almost always based on cadence as a result accuracy is key.
> >
> > I have seen a few such as the Sigma, Cateye, and of cause Avocet
> but
> > picking the best one is my dilemma.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Goldy
> >