Computers & HR Monitors

Buyer's Guide - Computers & HR Monitors

The Basics of Cycle Computers

  • The computer fits on your handlebars and the speed sensor fits on your fork.
    • If the computer has a cadence sensor, that sensor will fit on your chain stay
  • All computers will give speed, trip distance and a clock.  Higher models will have more functionality.
  • Useful functions to look for: average speed, time elapsed and auto on/off

Heart Rate Monitors

Simple heart rate monitors and cycle computers with heart rate functionality


Wired

Cheaper than wireless, but more difficult to fit


Wireless

Easy to fit, and no wire to snag. Transmits information just as well as wired computers.