back up computer to use with edge?

[Blueberry]

Polar 720 - Hmmm...I looked back at the bike gadgets thread and had appearenrely read it somewhere, but someone here confirmed it. So...it does have a ride distance like a "normal" bike computer (e.g. start at zero today if reset and tells me how far I've been) and a odometer ...that makes it a real contender for me! Might be time to dig out the performane bucks!

BTW - you asked about Shimano - I assume you mean the flight deck? I have a wired version on my other bike and hubby has the wireless version. They're a PITA to install - you have to unwrap the bars and run wires under the tape, even with the wireless. I've had a problem on mine b/c the hood buttons are where I hit them when I'm climbing out of the saddle. It's not at all unusual for me to stop the computer mid ride only to realize it at the top of the climb. Hence why one didn't go on the other bike that now has the cheapo specialized. The only nice part is being able to see what gear you're in without looking - sometimes I think I have another when I don't (or think I don't when I do...). However, that feature (plus the gear inches which it displays when you change gears) make it terrible to program - have to enter in the # of cogs for everything...

It has *worked* though, when it was turned on

[caligurl]

ahhhh OK... shimano's off the list! (yes... i was talking about the flight deck!)

i've decided rather than order one today for delivery friday.... i'm gonna wait til after the ride saturday (and HOPE that i don't have any issues)... cuz last year we got a 20% off coupon at alpine! i'd be a bit upset if i ordered today only to find out i could have saved 20% by waiting til monday!

of course... that just gives me more time to research and confuse myself!

[Blueberry]

of course... that just gives me more time to research and confuse myself!

LOL - that's EXACTLY what I've been doing with the whole altimeter issue