Bike Computer or Bike Apps on Iphone

[Trek420]

I am in the market to purchase a bike computer. I really don't know the first thing about shopping for this device. I have notice the range from $17 to $40 dollars.

Suggestions?

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[ny biker]

What do you want the computer for?

Some possible things that they track, depending on the computer:

Current speed
Average speed for the ride
Maximum speed for the ride
Cumulative distance for the ride
Odometer (cumulative distance for all rides)
Current time
Elapsed time of ride
Current cadence
Average cadence for the ride
Maximum cadence for the ride
Current heart rate
Maximum heart rate for the ride
Est. calories burned
Altitude
% grade of current climb
Total feet climbed/descended for the ride
GPS tracking of your position
Ability to download routes from websites like mapmyride or ridewithgps
Ability to set goals for things like speed and heartrate
Ability to upload ride data to a website to analyze rides

etc etc

A basic cycle computer will track speed and distance for your ride, and will probably include a clock and total ride time.

More advanced computers can track cadence (usually the cadence sensor is an additional purchase) and include heart rate monitors.

GPS-enabled computers add lots more features.

Whatever you choose, read the specs carefully to make sure it keeps track of the things you care about. I bought an inexpensive computer for my mountain bike last year without realizing it did not compute average speed for the ride -- I had to do it myself based on the total ride time and total distance.

[jyyanks]

I use Cyclemeter on my iphone. I'm a beginner so I mostly track my ride time, average speed, fastest speed, number of miles ridden and my routes. I suppose I could track cadence, heart rate and calories too but I probably need some add-on contraption to go with the app. I don't ride great distances yet so the battery is fine but once I start riding longer, the iphone may not work anymore.

[Maye]

I use the Wahoo Fitness app on my phone and once I finished my workout I upload the data to Strava or Run Keeper. I like the Wahoo fitness app because the background of the app is white with black letters/numbers which makes it easier to view from above without having to spend extra money on a screen reflector. But if you are like me that would like to track speed and cadence then you will have to buy a fisica sensor case which includes an ANT+ plus sensor that will house your iPhone inside and is mounted to the bike handlebars. This sensor will collect the data from the speed and cadence sensors installed in your bike. If you don't have to track speed and or cadence, using the iPhone GPS in conjuction with the app will work for you. I'm also contemplating buying a Garmin GPS but they are on the expensive side.