Most important features on your cycling computer?

**monkeybones** · 03-05-2006, 08:21 PM

I am looking at getting a computer for my bike. Just curious what your opinions are.

MT · 03-05-2006, 11:23 PM

BAC

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**marshalolson** · 03-05-2006, 11:36 PM

saving the money and getting something useful

**smmokan** · 03-06-2006, 09:46 AM

Seriously, who gives a shit about a computer on your mtn bike. Most trails tell you how long they are, and that's all you really need. If you want to know how long you're out on the trails, wear a watch. I've got a computer on my road bike, but not on my mtn bike.

**bagtagley** · 03-06-2006, 09:48 AM

Internet access is key. They don't call it a sex-box fer nuthin'.

**monkeybones** · 03-06-2006, 03:53 PM

Actually guys I am getting a road bike to, this wont be for my MTB. Sorry for not being clear.

**Camel Toad** · 03-06-2006, 04:20 PM

a heart rate monitor. the rest is just jibberish for bragging and will make all of your rides into boring exercise as you stare at the numbers, except for maybe a cadence counter which is good for a while, but after a while your body will just know what cadence/ heartrate you are at.

**mtnbikerskierchick** · 03-06-2006, 04:32 PM

I don't use an odometer anymore. They kept getting broken on my mtn bike whenever I crashed

I use a HR monitor instead. I like to look at it in a race to confirm that I'm either about to have a heart attack trying to keep up with THAT girl, or that I'm completely slacking off and that's why I'm getting dropped.