Best Wireless Cycle Computers

Wireless cycle computers have a distinct advantage of the wired variety.

• Wires can scrap away at the paint on the bike.
• Wires can make it awkward if you need to make adjustments to handlebars e.t.c
• They are more prone to breaking.
• Extra wires can add small aerodynamic drag to bike.

Earlier wireless models used to be really bulky and big, but in past few years, improved models have reduced size and improved performance. I use a Cateye Strada and new model is big improvement over earlier ones.

Models of Wireless Cycle Computer

Cateye Strada Wireless Cycle Computer

The 8 function cycle computer includes these functions
# Current speed
# Maximum speed
# Average speed
# Total distance (odometer)
# Trip distance
# Auto start/stop
# Trip time (elapsed time)
# 12/24 hour clock

Cateye Strada wireless at £44.99

The Wireless Cateye Strada has recently been increased in price quite a bit. However, the latest model is really quite a big improvement on previous model. Cateye have made a computer that is genuinely waterproof (they keep buttons underneath computer in a clever design). Also, the sleek and slender design of both computer and magnet detector make it more visually appealing and more aerodynamic. I have been very pleased with my Cateye Strada (especially as you can choose colours to fit your own road bike) It is very reliable and have not had any problems over past 18 months of using it.

Cateye Vectra Wireless

The Cateye Vectra comes with basic functions at a good value price of £19.99. However, I regretted buying this as there is no time function. You only get distance, current speed and max speed. One of the best functions of a cycle computer is knowing your average speed. If you definitely just need distance covered this is fine. Cateye Vectra wireless at £19.99

Polar CS100 Wireless Heart Rate and Cycle Computer

The Polar computer combines its heart rate monitor technology with traditional cycle computer. Enabling you to combine the heart rate monitor and computer in one, saves space on your handlebars and integrates the two functions.

I tested this over a period of a few weeks, and enjoyed using. It has an impressive range of stats from cadence, to heart rate, speed, distance. Just about anything you can need. It was a shame I had to give back at end of testing period. You can see a more detailed review of CS100 at Polar CS100 Review

Polar Heart Rate Monitor at £63.99

Ciclosport CM 8.2

offers 32 functions with just 3 buttons

Topeak 150 Wireless Computer wireless heart rate monitor at £31.99

Knog Nerd 9 or 12 Function Wireless computer

Knog Nerd 9
The Knog Nerd 9 is not the best value cycle computer – it costs £48. But, it is definitely the easiest to set up. It really is ‘wireless’ because it’s innovative design means that you don’t need any wires, ties or screwdrivers to fix. It is so easy to set up you can easily transfer between bikes.  It also looks great and comes in range of three different bright colours. See full review of Knog Nerd 9  The Knog Nerd 12 includes a few extra functions  (automatic scanning of all displays, relative speed gauge) and is a little more expensive.

• Knog 12 function at Wiggle

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