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Aldi Wireless Cycle Computer, Anygood??

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  • 13-07-2008 7:27pm
    #1
    Vain
    Registered Users Posts: 2,689 ✭✭✭


    Aldi are selling a Wireless Cycle Computer on Thursday for 19.99 anyone know if its anygood link here> http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/58_6416.htm

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    Functions:

    Actual time
    Temperature
    Auto shut-off after 5 mins.
    Stopwatch
    Speed display
    Speed comparison
    Speed graph
    Odometer
    Trip distance
    Memory storage for 2 wheel sizes
    Service reminder after 600km
    Actual heart rate measurement
    Measures training zone
    Shows total and actual calorie consumption
    Shows actual fat burn
    Kit includes:

    Computer
    Transmitter
    Chest belt
    Mounting plate
    3 × 3V lithium batteries


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    #2
    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    It is very good value for the spec, you will not get a HRM for less. However I have bought an Aldi computer myself before that just never worked. Others have found them absolutely fine however.


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    doozerie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,830 ✭✭✭doozerie


    I haven't used an Aldi speedo/HRM, but they provide a 3yr warranty on it (standard on a lot of their stuff) which is more than you will get on most/all alternatives. Also, as far as I know their returns policy is similar (and perhaps the very same as) that of Lidl where you can return an item within 28 days for a full refund if you are not happy.


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    kcools
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭kcools


    blorg wrote: »
    It is very good value for the spec, you will not get a HRM for less. However I have bought an Aldi computer myself before that just never worked. Others have found them absolutely fine however.

    I got one from Aldi a good while ago - from the pic in the link above I'm pretty sure its the same one, and its worked perfect since I got it. Used all the features apart from the heart rate monitor. For €20 you can't really go wrong!


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    Howitzer
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭Howitzer


    I had one from Aldi - not sure it's that one. It was crap and never worked. Always had trouble getting a signal from the sender.

    I preferred my cat eye wired one.


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    Gavin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    Got this yesterday and tried it out this morning. Well, it works !

    The heart strap is grand, decent quality. Mounting unit, sensor etc are all decent. The computer unit seems to be good quality, there is a 3 year warranty, support phone number etc. The computer user interface isn't fantastic, it's awkward to set the training zone on it. But as a basic wireless HR monitor cycle computer it's pretty good !

    My commute was 15.4km with an avg speed of 24.6 km taking 38 minutes in total.

    For 20 quid, it's not bad at all !!


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    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    I got Aldi's basic wireless cycle computer last year. Despite the dubious manufacturer name ("Tronic") it works perfectly. Well, it did last Summer, which was the last time I used it. I intend to use it again on a cycling trip to Scotland in a couple of weeks. If it bursts into flames or otherwise stops working by then, I'll let yiz know...


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