Wanted to get some opinions to see how everyone else uses their cycling computers on their bikes.
I had a Garmin 305 w/ speed and cadence I was using to log all of my rides. I was getting a little frustrated with it for 1 because I ride before work and I really hated having to wait until that evening to upload my workouts. I also did not like that I was always having to strap it on (though I could have gotten a QD for it).
So I sold it on eBay. Now I'm using a basic Cateye Wireless computer for speed/distance/time. I have an iPhone 5 I run Strava on and throw it in a baggie in my jersey pocket. I like this setup because I get instant uploads to Strava when I'm done. I love the Cateye because it's small and super effective. I'm only a little worried because 1 no backlight, and 2 no cadence or rear wheel measurements for a trainer.
But do I really need cadence? I haven't been on a ride yet where I've looked down and thought, "Man I really wish I knew what my cadence was". I could upgrade the Cateye to one with Cadence, but that wouldn't be reflected back to Strava. I've thought about getting a Wahoo Blue SC sensor. That would get cadence into Strava and should help for any trainer workouts. I just don't know if it's necessary. I've sorta turned into a training luddite lately either riding a hard group ride, climbing hills, or just riding easy.
Just looking to get some thoughts/opinions to see what everyone else does.
I had a Garmin 305 w/ speed and cadence I was using to log all of my rides. I was getting a little frustrated with it for 1 because I ride before work and I really hated having to wait until that evening to upload my workouts. I also did not like that I was always having to strap it on (though I could have gotten a QD for it).
So I sold it on eBay. Now I'm using a basic Cateye Wireless computer for speed/distance/time. I have an iPhone 5 I run Strava on and throw it in a baggie in my jersey pocket. I like this setup because I get instant uploads to Strava when I'm done. I love the Cateye because it's small and super effective. I'm only a little worried because 1 no backlight, and 2 no cadence or rear wheel measurements for a trainer.
But do I really need cadence? I haven't been on a ride yet where I've looked down and thought, "Man I really wish I knew what my cadence was". I could upgrade the Cateye to one with Cadence, but that wouldn't be reflected back to Strava. I've thought about getting a Wahoo Blue SC sensor. That would get cadence into Strava and should help for any trainer workouts. I just don't know if it's necessary. I've sorta turned into a training luddite lately either riding a hard group ride, climbing hills, or just riding easy.
Just looking to get some thoughts/opinions to see what everyone else does.