Do I want cadence on my computer?

[Flybye]

I have this one:

http://www.masherz.com/products/sigm...dtscadence.htm

It's wireless, fairly inexpensive, has cadence, and I LOVE IT.

I love the cadence meter for many reasons but mostly for the same reason bounceswoosh does. I use my energy more efficiently with cadence than without.

I won't get another computer without cadence. If you don't go out to eat a couple of times, you have the difference in $$ between a computer with cadence and one without (Sigma anyhow, not sure about Cateye but they are generally more $$ than Sigma).

What type of riding are you doing? That might make the difference as to whether you would use the cadence feature or not.

[Flybye]

Here it is for even cheaper!!!

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/...1&CS_010=57752

$31.99 - HOLEY MOLEY - that's not what I paid............

I got take to the cleaners!

It is the exact model on the Campmor site but in the description is does not say that it is wireless. I think I'd call to make sure first.

[mayanorange]

TxDoc- That's a great idea, but requires an additional bike! That's a bit more than shelling out for wireless cadence. I just throw my bike on a Cyclops occasionally

Flybye- I have a roadie and am aiming for the MS 150 next June. Currently at about 15 miles- 10% there! Oh, and I think that one on campmor doesn't have the cadence

[TxDoc]

TxDoc- That's a great idea, but requires an additional bike! That's a bit more than shelling out for wireless cadence. I just throw my bike on a Cyclops occasionally

Oooops! sorry! I guess I got a litle confused... Then I would say go for the Sigma, it's a very good computer and much cheaper than Blackburn or Cateye.

[RoadRaven]

To what purpose to you want a cadence counter?

Are you intending to race and want to work towards increased cadence in certain gears and therefore increased speed?

Is it because you are interested in how fast you can make your legs go?

Is it cause "everyone" seems to have one so maybe you should too?

Is it cause you think its a cool idea or cause you like to record stats?

'puters with cadence counters tend to be a tad more expensive, and are more difficult to mount on a road bike as the need to be rear-mounted.

I use a cadence counter on my training bike only to try and improve my spinning - but I only measure that on certain rides. People can get quite obsessed with cadence counting and sometimes it is better just to ride to what your body can do - ride to "perceived effort".

I wouldn't bother with one on an indoor trainer either - unless you had a specific purpose in mind wth your cadence workouts.

So, I suggest you identify why you need one, and make your decision based on that.

[mayanorange]

Are you intending to race and want to work towards increased cadence in certain gears and therefore increased speed?

Is it cause "everyone" seems to have one so maybe you should too?

Unless 'intend to race' is equivalent to 'attempt to keep up with hubby' (which it may be), then no. More likely the everyone has one, DH is insisting he wants it. I think I just want a speed and distance really.

Thanks everyone for your input!

[TxDoc]

Unless 'intend to race' is equivalent to 'attempt to keep up with hubby' (which it may be), then no.

That IS racing!!! or at least it feels like it when I try to keep up with my boyfriend... Ok so you definitely need cadence!

[MrsB]

I have the Cateye Astrale 8 bike computer with cadence. I really love it for I am a loner when it comes to riding. I do ride with hubby on the weekends but I get very frustrated when I cant keep up with him. Alot of time its just my head getting in the way. Head case when it comes to competition. Anyways I like to challenge myself. Im always trying for better time/speed on the routes that I take. Makes me feel pretty good when I get back and find that I rode faster than usual. I am working on the cadence part of riding. I usually stay around 75-80. Except on hills. Oh yeah, Myanorange, I can relate with the whole spinning like crazy while the hubby just coasts by. Drives me absolutely nuts! I try and tell him its because im rolling on 650x23cs. It's gotta be the reason. LOL. He can't possibly be stronger!