SECTOR GUIDE | CYCLE COMPUTERS Computer says yes...
Advances in cycle computers and heart rate monitors have come a long way in a relatively short space of time, as has the demand from athletes to pin down and analyse their performances in the saddle. Mark Sutton documents what the market has to offer beginners and athletes…
Moore Large
CARRYING ETC, Sigma and Knog computers, Moore Large caters for all cyclists and budgets.
The N.E.R.D 5, 9 and 12- function computers follow on from Knog’s unique lights with wraparound silicone casing. The wireless transmitter has the same silicone strap casing and only the wheel magnet requires the attention of a screwdriver. It’s just as quick to remove, so when you lock your bike up just take the N.E.R.D with you. The casing also acts as waterproof protection for the head unit and transmitter. The head has no individual buttons, instead the screen acts as one big button: simply press the face to scroll through the functions. The five-function is the latest edition
to the range available in five colours. N.E.R.Ds retail from £37.99 to £61.99. ETC computer prices begin at a pocket money-friendly £10.99, making them
Zyro
DEALERS HAVE some great product from both Bryton and Cateye when choosing cycle computers from Zyro. Catering for athletes looking for
ideal for kids who just want to see how fast they can go. Even on lower priced models you’ll
often find odometer readings, speed pacer, dual bike memory, odometer bike ½, temperature, calories and a handy backlit display. Contact: 01332 274200
serious product, Bryton’s Rider 20 and 40 computers retail for £99.99 and £149.99, respectively. The 20 offers a large screen and big font size for easy reading, GPS to record your tracks, laps, speed, distance and calories burned and all of those are downloadable to
brytonsport.com. It is easier to install than a traditional computer, thanks to the GPS signal, meaning no need for wheel sensors (sensors can be fitted for indoor training). ANT compatibility means users can easily upgrade the unit by adding HRM and cadence sensors. Meanwhile, Cateye has two great sub-£50 units in the Strada Wireless and Micro. The £44.99 Micro comes with programmable screen, multi-choice functions, Click-tech plus, instant backlight amongst other features, and will be available in two colours.
Hotlines
WHEN INTRODUCED to the UK trade not much more than a year ago under Hotlines, Ciclosport brought with it a case full of computers in an interesting point of sale unit. This demonstrated the width of the catalogue, which offers a variety of price points and styles. With a whopping 44 functions, the
CM 4.4 A HR documents the highs and lows of each ride with impressive accuracy and detail. Due to the optional cadence function one can easily control the effectiveness of training. Detail such as the degree of incline is registered in real time, giving the rider an ‘in the saddle’ look at what they’re really up against. Furthermore, the Altimeter function
on the CM 4.4 A HR registers the current altitude, home altitude and maximum measurements. Then there’s the heart rate monitor within, which again records each peak and average, can calculate an optimal training zone
Greyville
BOTH ON the bike and on the PC, the £249.99 Sigma Rox 9.1 answers just about all the questions posed by athletes.
In addition to displaying the
and provide readings for how long the cyclist stays above their all-important targeted heart rate. Each Ciclosport unit is supplied with a handlebar bracket and sensor, spoke magnet, transmitter belt and mounting materials as standard. Contact: 0131 319 1444
speed, heart rate, altitude, slope, rate of ascent and temperature, the newly developed digitally encoded three-channel wireless system makes it possible to use several sensors at the same time. This allows the Rox 9.1 to display a graphical representation of the performance, cadence and expansion. Using the included docking station and software, trip data can then be clearly displayed in graphic form and evaluated in detail on the PC. Of interest to those looking to push their limits over a set route, calculating improvements or declines in performance, the computer will record a ghost race, which can then be raced against and analysed on the computer.
The Strada Wireless’ latest makeover is perhaps its smartest yet. The eight- function unit is just 4.5 x 3 x 1cm in size, yet has a full size screen thanks to the screen itself doubling up as a button. Just give it a press and it flicks through the modes. Using a wireless compact sensor, it is ideal for those riders wanting the simplest set up and a discreet overall appearance. Contact: 01845 521700
The new power formula from Sigma calculates the cyclist’s power in the watts required to move the bike rather than the power asserted on the pedals. The watts are calculated using bike type and position, bike and athlete weight, athlete height, shoulder width, speed, incline and cadence. Contact: 01543 251328
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