Just sufficient space for the Cateye cycle computer, the Moon Comet Front Light and the Topeak Smartphone Drybag 5".Īfter testing it for a couple of weeks, here are some of my findings for the Cateye Strada Digital Wireless cycle computer.Ģ) One battery will be able to last 1 year, and does not need to be recharged frequently unlike Garmin units.ģ) No interference by the Moon Comet front light, which will cause interference to the older Cateye Strada wireless cycle computer if placed too close to the computer unit.Ĥ) Automatic linking of the cadence/speed sensors and HR monitor once the computer is activated by pressing the screen on the cycle computer.ĥ) One of the more affordable and reliable cycle computers that includes cadence, heart rate and speed sensors.ġ) No data logging by the computer. This model does not have GPS, which I don't need anyway. Those who want good connectivity and additional sensors can look at the Garmin Edge 510, which costs $450 locally inclusive of the cadence, speed and heart rate sensors.ĭue to the high cost of the Garmin cycle computers, I decided to get a cheaper Cateye cycle computer instead. At the entry level there is the Garmin Edge 200, with very basic functions, which is available for about $150. The downside is the high cost of owning a good Garmin computer. The large amount of data available makes it super useful for training, where numbers and statistics are important. The main draw of Garmin computers is the ability to link up to the phone or internet, and to locate or navigate using the in-built GPS. Garmin is another brand that is rapidly gaining market share in the cycle computer market. They have many different models of cycle computers to suit different riders and price points, and they are always reliable. In my opinion, Cateye is the current market leader for cycle computers.
The difficult part is choosing which is suitable for you, and what features you are looking for in the cycle computer. With the wide variety of options available in the market, there is no shortage of good speedometers or cycle computers. Therefore I needed to get a new speedometer for my Merida Scultura 5000. Besides the general feel when riding the bike, it will be useful to have some form of measurement, such as the cruising speed or max speed on these two different bikes.
One of my main reasons for getting a road bike is to try and see how different it is compared to my road-bike-like folding bike, the Dahon Boardwalk.
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