Cycle computer

Some love for Garmins above,

Some love for Garmins above, but I wouldn’t buy another one. The software is flaky and the customer support is slow and ineffective.

When my 520 works, it’s great. When something on it isn’t working, which is almost always, it’s a pain in the arse.

Griff500 wrote:

Griff500 wrote:

BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

SigmaSport, most reliable company in terms of bike computers IMO, always accurate and reliable they;ve been doing it for 30+ years.

Here’s a decent one for less than £25 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wired-Bike-Computer-SIGMA-BC-16-16-NFC-Android-Premium-Line-Waterproof-IPX8-UK/183859647837?hash=item2acee3955d:g:830AAOSwd8hdEN7v

….. And another one that wont talk to the OP’s existing cadence (ridesense) and hrm sensors. Keep up at the back!

Well the OP was hardly clear what they wanted the computer for.

I take it from your comment that they need something to record/display their cadence and HRM data. Anything else?

What device do you use to

What device do you use to record/read your RoadSense data with? Do you not need some sort of (ANT+ ?) device for that?

Does anyone use a Bryton? I

Does anyone use a Bryton? I was looking at the Road 410, which seems to be a great bit of kit or the money, but would like to hear a real world opinion before pulling the trigger.

Ive been using the Garmin

Ive been using the Garmin edge 25 for nearly 2 years. It’s a fantastic little computer. Does everything you need it to. GPS tracking and turn by turn. Plenty of data fields. Heart rate capability with extra sensor. I use my garmin watch. Battery lasts ages and it’s not intrusive sticking out your bars like a giant sat nav screen. Currently on offer at £75 you really can’t go wrong. I’d recommend one to anyone any day of the week. 

Oh and being Garmin it’s reliable and the app is very good. Also links to Strava with no problems automatically. Ive only ever had one issue with it not uploading and that was due to a server issue. 

If you have a garmin fitness watch it’s great to have all the info from all devices in one app

If you need GPS but not

If you need GPS but not mapping the Garmin Edge 25 at £75 looks good value.

https://deals.road.cc/content/27-garmin-edge-25-gps-1297

It has cadence and heart rate capabilities.

I have had the lower spec 20 for over three years and I am thinking of buying one of these for when it finally gives up as the replacements are all considerably more expensive. This one is very simple and small but does everything I need.

You didn’t say what features

You didn’t say what features you do need from a computer.

Do you need GPS? If you don’t then I’d look at Cateye Strada or similar.

Griff500 wrote:

Griff500 wrote:

There is no longer clear blue water between the price of so called budget and premium models. Another user on here has recommended Lezyne, and then gone on to point out that their software and app are poor. The Bolt is noted by users for “just doing it”. Easy to set up, versatile, good compatibility with other devices and apps. Mega £152. Bolt £189.

I don’t think the app is poor – just route planning part of it. It works but just not as well as RWGPS, which imo has the best route planner. Price wise, I got the Mega for around £100 so still a fair bit cheaper than a Bolt.