mgkaplan said:Which is the best choice of computers?
Cadence is important to me.
Aussie Steve said:Vetta- I owned a Vetta, and some riding mates owned Vettas as well. Did not like them. At all.
Avocet- got an Avocet for a present, hated it- the battery is an unusual model, and the computer itself always had problems, and the button sequence never made any sense, the fork mounting was poorly designed...
A workmate has a wireless Sigma, is always complaining about it; he does all his own maintenance work on his bikes and knows what he's doing, so he ain't dumb... so for that reason alone, I wouldn't risk buying a Sigma...
My first ever computer was a Cateye, and I have a Cateye with Cadence, and the button sequences are logical, the display is just so familiar, especially the cadence...the battery is very common and can be found anywhere- CR2032
Mounting hardware is well-designed, simple to fit...
Cateye is my first and only choice.
Yep. Cateye. Enduro, Mity, or Double Wireless. They just work.Aussie Steve said:My first ever computer was a Cateye, and I have a Cateye with Cadence, and the button sequences are logical, the display is just so familiar, especially the cadence...the battery is very common and can be found anywhere- CR2032
Mounting hardware is well-designed, simple to fit...
Cateye is my first and only choice.
I have the Edge 305. I love it. I had the HAC 4 last year but returned two that were defective. The only problem of the Edge is that the battery has a span of only approximately ten hours. It is rechargable. The software is quite nice and it is being constantly upgraded. The mapping function is nice for those group rides you take and have no idea where you were or how you got there. I am very satisfied.mgkaplan said:Does anyone use a Garmin computer?
Same here. It's in a different class, price-wise, of course, but the post-ride analysis that you can do on your PC is great. In addition, the thing can also work in various training/workout modes, pacing you for structured workouts, and allowing you to race against a "virtual partner" (which can be yourself on the same course a week earlier).vascdoc said:I have the Edge 305. I love it.
Dietmar said:Same here. It's in a different class, price-wise, of course, but the post-ride analysis that you can do on your PC is great. In addition, the thing can also work in various training/workout modes, pacing you for structured workouts, and allowing you to race against a "virtual partner" (which can be yourself on the same course a week earlier).
Question for the Edge owners. on the Garmin website, they claim 10-12 hours battery life. Is this accurate? I'm doing a 7 hour ride later in the year, but after adding the half time break, and riding to and from the finish, it will be close to 10 hours elapsed time. Will the Edge 305 last the distance?vascdoc said:I agree. The Edge 305 with HR and Cadance sensor is the most serious cycle computer for training other than going with a Power Tap or SRM for watt measurement. The Edge can be programed in many unique ways some of which you mentioned.
No, you cannot change the batteries. If you're at 10 hours, you are obviously cutting it close. Can't you switch the unit off on your ride to and from the finish? Otherwise, it really depends, on the temperature, the course (the Edge tries to optimize the number of log points it records, and the power requirements depend on that as well), the luck of the draw as far as the actual capacity of the specific unit you have, etc...peterlip said:Question for the Edge owners. on the Garmin website, they claim 10-12 hours battery life. Is this accurate? I'm doing a 7 hour ride later in the year, but after adding the half time break, and riding to and from the finish, it will be close to 10 hours elapsed time. Will the Edge 305 last the distance?
Rumour has it you can't change the batteries.
I tried a couple of cheaper types (Echo) but found that didn't keep regular kms (based on bike track road marks) and LBS swapped to Cateye Australe 8 which has gone without fault and maintains high accuracy.kbone said:I have a Cat Eye Astrale 8 (wired with cadence) I got new off ebay $14. It is cheap and bomber!
You can not change the batteries. I have never ride for 10 hours even for a hundred mile ride. Another poster suggested turning the unit off when resting and that is a fine idea. If your ride time is 7 hours then you should not have a problem.peterlip said:Question for the Edge owners. on the Garmin website, they claim 10-12 hours battery life. Is this accurate? I'm doing a 7 hour ride later in the year, but after adding the half time break, and riding to and from the finish, it will be close to 10 hours elapsed time. Will the Edge 305 last the distance?
Rumour has it you can't change the batteries.
mgkaplan said:Which is the best choice of computers?
Cadence is important to me.
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