(I don't understand why so few units have cadence anymore - I use my cadence more than my MPH.)Īdded: Finally solved the one-button-hit-a-bump problem by placing a tiny blob of silicone caulk between the unit and the bracket. And on that unit the stupid one-button design causes the it to switch displays when you hit a bump, reset if you rest your hand on it for an instant. It works, but setting it up the radio is non-trivial, and they saved 50 cents by putting the wheel and cadence sensors in one unit, so it's really tricky to get the pickup adjusted right. First unit didn't work at all, so I returned that and got a second. When my old wired Cateye gave up the ghost (the cadence sensor basically fell apart), I bought a new Cateye Strada wireless unit, and it's been a bit of a PITA. In fact, that's probably the only advantage. The chief advantage of the wireless is that it doesn't have wires that you have to route, and which can get snagged. They are just as reliable, just as easy or easier to set up, and look better on the bike. The Garmin 500 (and probably others) allow 3 different bikes to be setup on the one trip computer. Radio interference is an issue that some early units had, but that has long since been dealt with, by encrypting the radio signal, and only recognizing data from the correct encryption and frequency.Īnother advantage of the wireless computer is that if you have more than one bike you only need a couple of extra sensors and the wireless computer can easily be swapped from one bike to another. They basically require zip tying the sensors in place, ensuring that the magnet which trips the sensor circuit is in the right place in relation to the sensor, and spinning the wheel to pair the unit.Įvery brand has slightly different pairing instructions, and the more feature filled and pricey the unit is, the more necessary it is to follow the directions step by step. A quality brand will be very simple to set up. I generally recommend a wireless computer. This is a minor issue if you only have a front wheel speed sensor, but if you add cadence, or also use a generator hub, then the wiring paths will be quite busy, and difficult to make "clean" in appearance on your pretty new bike. The principle difference is the need to run wiring around your bike. A wireless computer is capable of all the functions of any wired computer and often more, since any currently sold higher end computer will have wireless as a feature.Ī wired computer is capable of most of the same functions.
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