Cadence computer

drogdub

Back for more advice. I need to buy a cadence computer is €50 or so enough to get a decent one? And am I right in thinking that I do need one to get fit?

TinyExplosions

drogdub wrote: »

Back for more advice. I need to buy a cadence computer is €50 or so enough to get a decent one? And am I right in thinking that I do need one to get fit?

A cadence sensor won't do a huge amount for your fitness imo, as it's only telling you how many revs your legs are doing. Far better is a heart rate monitor, as you can tailor your training to your heart rate zones.

50 should get you a computer with HRM (Heart Rate Monitor) that works, look at some of the Cateye products (I have one that was around 90 in Cyclelogical, but can be had for about 60 online I think)

Gavin

Cheep cheep !
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blorg

Yes, that is enough. Cadence is useful but in many ways heart rate more so I reckon. Spend a bit more and you could get one that does both.

daymobrew

I have the CatEye Astrale. It seems to have been obsoleted by the Strada.

The CatEye Strada Cadence is 37 euro. (53 euro at Cycle SuperStore - ouch.

I find the cadence info helpful - it often confirms what I'm feeling in my legs e.g. spinning too high or grinding.