I am new to bicycling, and was wondering if there was an inexpencive gadget that measures the ditance you ride, miles. I know there are things like that for walking, can anyone help?
2007-01-19 05:27:19 · 4 answers · asked by CARISSA D 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Go to any bike shop or on-line bike retailer and look for "bike computers". Your basic models will be in the 20-30 dollar range and display current, average, and high speed along with distance. More expensive units will have more features and have a wireless sensor. Set-up and installation is not very difficult, but if you are not mechanically inclined, you may benefit from buying one at a bike shop. They will likely install it for free or at least let you do it there in case you have a problem. The only tricky thing is making sure you calibrate the computer to the correct wheel size. All this would be listed in the instructions though.
2007-01-19 05:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by CM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can buy them at any bike store. Basically its a magnet that you mount on the spokes with a senser on the frame so that it measures how many times the wheel goes around. You calibrate it by moving it up or down the spoke, then it translates to miles on the display. A lot more fun would be to mount a GPS, on the handlebar, which is what I do. It will also remember top speed and other data, so you can prove it to friends. I've had my bike above 70 miles per hour. (down hill of course!)
2007-01-19 05:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by CaveGoat 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to any Bicycle shop. They have the odometer for bike. It is not expensive.
2007-01-19 05:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by OscarOne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like CATEYE products, cheap, reliable and will give you speed, distance, and average speed for the entire ride.
You only have to provide an accurate tire size.
online at bikenashabar
2007-01-20 08:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by bbikin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋