How to Buy a Bike Computer
Bike computers can do all sorts of things - from telling you how far you've ridden to how much elevation you've gained. It's all a question of what features you want and how much you want to spend.
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Instructions
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Determine your price range. Bike computers can cost as little as $20 and as much as $100.
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Decide what features you want. Do you want just the basic speedometer, odometer and clock? Or do you want a heart-rate monitor or an altimeter?
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Consider a cordless model. These computers are especially good for mountain bikers - no wires to snag on tree branches.
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Decide whether you want to use your computer on your indoor trainer. If so, you will need a computer that will allow you to put the sensor on the rear wheel.
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Determine whether or not you will install the computer yourself. If so, make sure the directions make sense before you buy the computer.
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Tips & Warnings
Once you've measured all your favorite rides, the novelty may wear off and you may decide you've had enough of your computer. Consider starting with a basic, less expensive model first.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
From increasing and maintaining average speeds, to keeping an efficient cadence or beating your overall mileage from last week, last month or last year, bike computers are great motivators especially if you ride by yourself a lot. -
Nov 22, 2005
Using a bike computer is a great way to improve your average speed. My average speed was 11 mph. After using the computer, it jumped to 17 mph in two weeks.
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Nov 22, 2005
From increasing and maintaining average speeds, to keeping an efficient cadence or beating your overall mileage from last week, last month or last year, bike computers are great motivators especially if you ride by yourself a lot.
