Dumb Computer Question

[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.)

[Bruno28]

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.)

Mine wasn't that expensive but it's an 'own brand' from a UK car parts store which is cashing in on the bike market. Bad bikes, bad service but cheap accessories.

Not much help, I realise, so I'll just slink off now.....

[wavedancer]

Nashbar has some computers on sale Nashbar

[uforgot]

I just won a Jamis Quest on ebay...(Yippee) that is flightdeck (shimano) compatible. Anyone have one of these or know anything about them? (Or can point me in the right direction...)

[melissam]

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.)

Lisa,

I bought a cheap (~$25) wireless computer without cadence for my mountain bike from Performance. It's the dB4LW. Easy to set up, and it's been working great.

It has two separate screens. One shows current speed, average speed, distance, and time. The other screen shows your current speed, maximum speed, clock, and odometer.

It also works well with my Polar F6 Heartrate Monitor. I thought there might be interference issues, but thankfully that hasn't been the case.

BTW, I know you don't want a wire running to your back wheel, but they do offer the dB4LW-C for ~$30 at Performance. Worth checking out in case you decide having a wire there isn't so bad after all.

-- Melissa

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Thanks for the good info, Melissa.
ONe of our forum buddies has sold me her wireless Cateye computer that she has never used, so I am looking forward to trying that one out when it arrives.
I'm not interested in knowing my cadence, just mileage and speed, so it should probably serve me well.

[ridethewind]

Thanks for the good info, Melissa.
ONe of our forum buddies has sold me her wireless Cateye computer that she has never used, so I am looking forward to trying that one out when it arrives.
I'm not interested in knowing my cadence, just mileage and speed, so it should probably serve me well.

So, Lisa, how do you like the wireless Cateye? I've been thinking about getting one myself and I'd be interested to know how it's worked for you.

Jean

[aicabsolut]

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.)

Several wireless computers that measure speed have their speed sensor be a combo speed/cadence sensor. I just got a Garmin Edge 305, and the same unit measures both. But you don't have to put the cadence magnet on the crank arm. A separate spoke magnet does the speed part.

The much cheaper 205, on the other hand, only measures speed, not cadence. It's also wireless.

I think the Polar 200 computer can be bought more cheaply without the cadence sensor too.

One of CatEye double wireless models is speed/HR while another is speed/CAD