Dumb Computer Question

[kaybee]

If a wired cycling computer has a rear wheel speed sensor, does that mean that the wire has to run from the rear fork all the way to the handlebars?

KB

[mimitabby]

yes. My son wired mine up that way so i can use it in the basement in the wintertime

[kaybee]

Thanks Mimi! That sounded logical, but I just wanted to make sure before I ordered it.

KB

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

And my dumb computer question is: are there bike mileage-measuring computers that don't need a wire that has to run back to the rear wheel?

[kaybee]

Lisa, yes, there are wireless computers, although they are usually a little more expensive.

KB

[Pedal Wench]

And my dumb computer question is: are there bike mileage-measuring computers that don't need a wire that has to run back to the rear wheel?

Actually, most wired computers use the front wheel, so you only need a cable running down the front fork. Only if you want cadence, or the ability to record speed on a trainer do you need to run the cables to the rear of the bike.

[Bruno28]

And my dumb computer question is: are there bike mileage-measuring computers that don't need a wire that has to run back to the rear wheel?

I didn't know there were ones with wires. When I looked in the shop they only had wireless ones. Easy to fit and seems pretty accurate. They varied in price depending on what else you want to measure. I wish I'd got one that measures cadence... but I didn't know what cadence was when I bought it.

Mine's fits to the front wheel.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

tHANKS FOR THE ANSWERS!
I don't think I'd want some wire running to my back wheel.

So now my question is...
Of the WIRELESS computers, is there a good one that measures miles and speed (but not cadence)? Any recommendations? (-I do realize the wireless ones would be more expensive.)

[ClockworkOrange]

Just my comment on bike computers.

I have used a Specialized wireless computer for the last 6 years and it was secondhand then, would never go on a ride without one.

Unfortunately, it has just died on me so have ordered a new Specialized Turbo Sport 06 $25.

'Simply the easiest-to-read and easiest-to-use cycle computer ever built.

All the essentials, and all within easy reach. Triple line dot matrix readout provides clear feedback on crucial ride stats, including time, speed, max speed, avg speed, odometer, trip meter, and auto timer. Easy calibration makes installation a breeze'.

Sally