roadie computer question

[ulty_guy]

so i need something simple, effective and decently robust. i don't want wires everywhere, but it needs to work in the wet. i'm thinking mavic wintech or campy ergobrain...?

[mntlion]

just make sure it will fit any bladed, aero spokes or carbon areo legs.

sounds like wireless for you

[Vinman]

Just be careful with the wireless stuff. Electrical interference from power lines, electric livstock and dog fences, home alarms etc can mess with your speed, distance and heart rate monitors. I have a wireless and will never buy one again for that reason. The only reason I continue to use it is for the cadence, timing and heart rate functions.

[Artie Fufkin]

Wireless is the way to go. I usually don't spend too much on bike computers and get whatever is on sale.

My current computer is a Specialized Elite wirelss. So far I have not had any problems, the fork mount fits my bladed fork, and no problems with the wireless interferring with my HR monitor or vice versa. It's gotten wet a few times and no problems. I think most bike computers are made to handle rain to a certain extent.

[homerjay]

I have a Vetta wireless that I got at velo-swap for a song. Never had a problem with it, no HRM issues, no wet weather issues.

[Vinman]

maybe I just got a crappy one.

[Viva]

I've been using the same Sigma BC800(?) for about 9 years. Works fine in the rain. Sigma also sells replacement parts for their computers, or at least they used to.

[Telephil]

My polar HRM gets interference also, but it doesn't bother me too much. Besides, the errors are very obvious and can be fixed when you download the workout to your computer.

[cj001f]

Which polar do you use phil? I've been looking at the 625x/720

[Telephil]

Which polar do you use phil? I've been looking at the 625x/720

I use the 720. I really love that thing, like I said it does get mild interference when riding next to the train in the city or along big power lines, but it's not a big deal I don't think. Besides, how often do you ride in the middle of the city.