Are wireless cycle computers any good?

[Rich5ltr]

As you may have seen on another thread I am re-commissioning my Cougar race bike from the mid 90s for road use. The old computer (speed & cadence) was on it's last legs and some of the functions had stopped so I stripped it all off. I like the look of the bike without all the wires so am considering replacing it with a wireless one but I' e heard they don't work too well. Anyone here got any experiences?

 

[Midlife]

My cateye wireless works perfectly

As does the cateyes of the bloke who sits acrross from me, he has 3....on a Raleigh, Koga and a Basso Astra

so there's 4 that work properly LOL

Shaun

 

[Rich5ltr]

Thanks, I'll look into getting one.

 

[yo-Nate-y]

I've got a wireless Cateye Strada on my IF and it works great. Looks a lot cleaner than wired ones, and seems to function perfectly.

I paid about $40 on eBay (new). You can also get multiple mounts and switch the computer between bikes, which is handy (though I haven't done it yet).

 

[Old Ned]

You can also get multiple mounts and switch the computer between bikes, which is handy (though I haven't done it yet).

I do that with wired ones as well. Even though it's set up for road 700c I sometimes use it on MTB. I reckon the slight difference in wheels isn't worth bothering about.

 

[kaiser]

I had a cateye and it failed on me, not that old either. Just couldn't get the head unit to pick up the transmitter. Anyway splashed out for a Garmin 500. Fantastic bit of kit. Definite level up from regular computers and a real motivational tool and the Garmin connect site is great for logging rides. Also great if you have loads of bikes.

 

[yo-Nate-y]

Yeah, I looked at the Garmins too Decided to stay budget. Sounds awesome though.

The Strada lets you program in settings for at least a couple bikes. For road I don't bother, but if I were going to use it on an mtb I'd probably make another profile for the 26" wheels.

 

[Kerplunk]

Only thing I've ever had an issue with is the distance between headunit and fork mounted sender. Fine if its on the front forks but I'd quite like one that I could mount on the seat or chain stay so it could be used on a turbo trainer.

 

[Midlife]

just a quick mention abut the senser on the fork, the instructions say fit it pointing backwards but if it gets knocked inwards it will be demolished by the spokes.

Some people fit the sender pointing forward so if it's knocked inwards the spokes will push it back out....personally I think it looks better as fitted by the instructions......Tart !!

Shaun

 

[Russell]

I use Cateye and even (shock horror) Halfords own wireless computers.

They both perform perfectly in all weathers on both road and mountain bikes.

I also have a Polar S720i for when I'm taking things a bit more seriously, which doesn't happen very often. TBH this could do with upgrading now as its getting on a bit.