Odometer

[F8th637]

I think most of us probably have some sort of odometer. I'm a numbers-person in that regard and like to keep track of how I'm doing. It's a really good way to set goals and improve your rides. But beware, it is addicting. I have a total of 4 now and 3 bikes between my husband and me.

[Blueberry]

And then you start wondering if you can justify a garmin....and, and, and.....

It's a sickness

And then sometimes you take the computer off, and ride because you want to ride. Sometimes it's TMI and I just need to enjoy being on the bike.

Seriously - yes, I usually use one. I try not to pay too much attention to it. But, I suck at estimating distance

CA

[F8th637]

CA is right when she says it's a sickness. I managed to trick my husband into letting me keep the Garmin he said I had to return since I got my new bike. It is truly a sickness but you'll find yourself in good company on this board.

[Melalvai]

I like the odometer because it makes it easy to keep track of when I need to change my chain (every 1000-1500 miles), and how old in miles other parts on my bike are. My first odometer was walmart $12 and I was pretty upset when it went braindead at ~3700, and again at ~4000. I replaced it with something from Nashbar, not the cheapest but nothing expensive, because I had better things to spend my money on, like new drivetrain and shifters and brakes. All I can say is, if you have to get super cheap walmart odometer, plan to replace it in less than a year, and keep an eye on the total miles so you know what to set the new odometer to when the cheap one fails.