need a cycle computer to use on my turbo trainer

ianbar0

hello, i have just got my turbo trainer, a cycleops magneto. i believe i can get a cycle computer so i can have some kind of reading to base my riding on. can anyone suggest a cycle computer for this purpose as for my outdoor riding i use a garmin or my iphone. thank you

Marco_Panettone

What sort of data do you want? If it's simply speed/distance/time then a simple bike computer that uses a rear wheel sensor will do the job. I have a wired Trek one with a cadence sensor too that was about £25. Not the prettiest with the wire, but would do the job.

Alternatively bin the turbo and head for the road! Much more enjoyable.

ianbar0

i have got the turbo for winter and like this morning its absolutly chucking it down!!! i love riding outside wish i had taken up cycling years ago! anyway.....i have heard some cycle computers mount rear...but i have not seen any that advertise this on there descriptions, this is where i am struggling a little bit! £25 would do me, i think i would like cadence more info the better lol

Marco_Panettone

I think my one's the same as this:

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/104177.html

Hope it helps.

esuhl

I'm not sure how using a "turbo trainer" would differ from just cycling outside, but I'm pretty happy with the Cateye Micro Wireless computer I got for my mountain bike... It measures speed, distance, average speed, top speed and total distance (i.e. odometer).

You screw a small magnet to one of the spokes on the front tyre, strap the small transmitter to the front forks, and attach the computer itself to the handlebars/stem. It works great.

Woody._2

esuhl wrote: »

I'm not sure how using a "turbo trainer" would differ from just cycling outside, but I'm pretty happy with the Cateye Micro Wireless computer I got for my mountain bike... It measures speed, distance, average speed, top speed and total distance (i.e. odometer).

You screw a small magnet to one of the spokes on the front tyre, strap the small transmitter to the front forks, and attach the computer itself to the handlebars/stem. It works great.

The fact the front wheel doesn't move?

esuhl

Woody. wrote: »

The fact the front wheel doesn't move?

Ahhhhhh... Right.... I guess my last post wasn't much help then! Sorry!

andygb

Woody. wrote: »

The fact the front wheel doesn't move?

:rotfl::rotfl:
That and the fact that because of this, the rear of the bike is held securely so that you don't fall off!;)
On a more constructive note, I would suggest a cycle computer which has a sensor on the crank to measure RPM, as well as all the other functions. This will help monitor your cadence, and let you know what your ideal padalling speed is.
Always put a towel under your bike, because you will sweat profusely, and if you use a good bike, then always clean it off after each session, because the salt in your sweat will corrode all the nice, shiny, expensive alloy parts.

Marco_Panettone

You could always swap the turbo for rollers...

andygb

Marco_Panettone wrote: »

You could always swap the turbo for rollers...

:eek::eek::eek::rotfl:

Definitely not for beginners, the pros make it look so easy.;)