I need a computer for my road bike (specialized allez sport triple)
and was just wondering if I should go for the wireless ones ex. cateye micro wireless or if i should just go one that isnt wireless (dont need heart rate monitor)
what do you guys think? also what kind of cheap(but decent, <30$) would you reccomend?

Cateye, I have it, I love it. Quick simple and does everything I need.

I need a computer for my road bike (specialized allez sport triple)
and was just wondering if I should go for the wireless ones ex. cateye micro wireless or if i should just go one that isnt wireless (dont need heart rate monitor)
what do you guys think? also what kind of cheap(but decent, <30$) would you reccomend?
I really like Sigma Sport's offerings. Their BCS-1200 served me very well. It's wired, but that's not a big deal - you only have to set up the wires once... Once you install a wired comp it's as good as wireless.

I have the Cateye micro wireless too. It's been great. Never a problem. Replaced the batteries after a year (they're fortunately very easy to find), which Cateye indicates is the typical replacement interval. I also have the Double wireless (cadence) on my other bike, and it's been great and doesn't interfere with my HRM.

I have a cateye micro wireless and love it. I'm going to try and pick up a Garmin GPS unit in a few months though.

I have 3 of the cateye micro wireless. They work great on the roadie and both mtbs...never a problem. They were $28(ea) new on ebay too.

Why buy wireless when wired is cheaper and more reliable?

Why buy wireless when wired is cheaper and more reliable?

I have the Sigma 1200 model I like alot in both wired and wireless. IOW, I use one head unit for 5 bikes. The wireless rides do not have the instant on mode for some reason. I prefer wired.

Why buy wireless when wired is cheaper and more reliable?
I use wireless because of my mountain biking experience - catch a cable somehow - on a bush or in a wreck and tear it, game over ;). On a road bike, for me, the difference in cost wasn't a big deal and I still get that protection if I wreck.

Personally I prefer wired. I tried wireless for a while and liked the clean appearance, but didn't like having two batteries to go dead instead of one. The battery on the fork always seemed to be dying on me. YMMV.

I have used wireless for many years. I change the battery in the head unit 2x per year. Change the fork battery once in a while. Never had problems. Currently using the Polar Cs200cad. I like numbers....:)

thanks for all the input guys
i think i might go for a sigma sport 1606, someones willing to sell me one with both wired and wireless receptors

This is something I found out about my wireless computer, I have a Blackburn 5.0 computer. It works great during the day but once I hook up my Niterider HID light it ceases to function due to electronic inteference.

If I use my other Niterider system, a incandescent bulb, not HID and no problems for that one. This is not an issue if you don't ride at night but I do.

It is DIGITAL wireless and won't get interference from HR monitors. You can get a 2nd bike kit for the computer as well. This includes a sensor, wheel magnet and computer mount. The computer instantly recognizes which bike it is on (Bike1 or Bike2) by sensing the signal from the sensor. This is great if, like me, you want the same computer on the road as on the trail (different wheel sizes) so you can track cumulative miles as well as individual setup miles. My road setup includes wireless cadence, as well. Trail setup, of course, does not.

I posted in here last week about the wireless cadence signal delay to my VDO head unit. It takes 5-7 seconds for my cadence to report the correct number. I was used to the instant display of my older and wired cateye. According to VDO customer service (they responded very quickly to my first inquiry, but not my follow-up), the delay is normal. Some others posters with other brands expressed the same problem.

This is something I found out about my wireless computer, I have a Blackburn 5.0 computer. It works great during the day but once I hook up my Niterider HID light it ceases to function due to electronic inteference.

If I use my other Niterider system, a incandescent bulb, not HID and no problems for that one. This is not an issue if you don't ride at night but I do.

I had the Cateye Micro Wireless and had the same issue with the Niterider HID. Turn off the HID, works fine, turn it back on, computer stops functioning. I replaced it with the Cateye Enduro since I have this on both MTB bikes and have had great luck. I have the Mity on one of my other road bikes, and I need to constantly clean the contacts to keep it from stopping.

John B.

Why buy wireless when wired is cheaper and more reliable?

'Cuz wired is uglier.

I hate wireless and their ghost readings. 400mph? Wow when did I do that?

I have the cateye micro wireless and the polar 720i. Both have been very accurate for reading all cycling functions. I think I get a bit of interferance sometimes for the HRM (one or two odd readings during a ride), but I suspect it's my mobile phone.

I have the cateye 300w and it is great. My wife wanted to put one on her mountain bike while it was on the trainer, in order to garner information that doesnt really help her training, but at least tells her something. So we got the Cateye micro.

One problem... on the trainer the sensor has to go on the back wheel. That makes the reciever/Computer too far to pick up the signal if it is on the bars. Oops.

I have the cateye 300w and it is great. My wife wanted to put one on her mountain bike while it was on the trainer, in order to garner information that doesnt really help her training, but at least tells her something. So we got the Cateye micro.

One problem... on the trainer the sensor has to go on the back wheel. That makes the reciever/Computer too far to pick up the signal if it is on the bars. Oops.


i cut a right triangle out of wood. push it up to the intersecton of the top tube and seat post. Drill a hole and zip tie it to the top tube. A little duck tape on the front edge keeps the computer in place. Not too difficlut to look back and read the computer.

Cateye, I have it, I love it. Quick simple and does everything I need.
Second that, for the Micro Wireless. Really a good unit. Has all the basic features I like for tracking my rides.