Cycling Computers

[bathedinshadow]

So I did a quick search on here regarding a few different cycling computers and nothing came up.

I was wondering about the following three: Cateye Double Strada Wireless, Cateye Adventurer, and the Specialized Elite Analog Altitude.

I was wondering if anybody has experience with any of these computers? How accurate are they, etc..? Since Specialized doesn't seem to have information on dimensions, does anybody know how big it is? I emailed them, but apparently this is information they don't have. Which is really strange if you ask me. I haven't been able to find one at any of the LBS's either.

And I realize that a wired system is more accurate, but I'm just not interested in a wired system. Also, though the Double Strada has Cadence, it's not overly important to me. I chose that one over the regular Strada simply because it's a single unit for the sensor, and why not. The things I like about the other two is that they have altimeters. I'm just not sure how accurate they are, and if they're not, then there really is no point.

So any experience with any of these 3 computers?

[roadie gal]

I have the Cateye. It works well for me. It's very accurate and it's held up to the miserable roads around here.

It was kind of a pain to set up the first time, but it's not difficult to reset after you change batteries. (Then again, I find them ALL a pain to set up the first time.)

[bathedinshadow]

Which Cateye do you have?

[Becky]

I have a regular Strada Wireless and a Strada Double Wireless. They've both served me well and I don't hesitate to recommend Cateye products.

One thing to note: the sensor on the double wireless is freakin' huge! If you don't need cadence, I wouldn't bother with it.

I really want that Adventurer....not sure I can justify the cost though, even for altitude.

[bathedinshadow]

Yeah I've seen the sensors have like a separate arm when they do cadence as well right? I'm leaning toward the adventurer.... I know when my cadence is all over the map. I'm not sure I need a computer reminding me. haha.

[Becky]

Yeah I've seen the sensors have like a separate arm when they do cadence as well right? I'm leaning toward the adventurer.... I know when my cadence is all over the map. I'm not sure I need a computer reminding me. haha.

Yep, very much like a Garmin GSC10 sensor. I like having cadence on the bike that sees trainer use- otherwise, I wouldn't bother with it.

Let me know how you like that Adventurer

[roadie gal]

Which Cateye do you have?

I have the Strada Double Wireless.