Brighter-Lights Posted August 3, 2009 Share I've been looking for a decent cycle computer for a while and now found VDO. Garmin 305 Edge doesn't have the battery life, although I can make an external extention, but then it's not waterproof anymore. Polar CS400 and CS600 - too many problems. (read forums - 1000's of problems) VDO.... I've been looking into the VDO Z3 PC Link lately... a smart computer with a multitude of info displayed and downloadable to PC. Most noticably is the 5 year guaranty. Besides, VDO makes instrumentation for Porche, Mercedes and many others. Anyone here using a VDO computer? Any complaints about the one you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeleton Posted August 3, 2009 Share What do you mean the garmin doesnt have the battery life? How long do you need? I have one and do a lot of long rides, 4 to 5 hours and dont have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted August 3, 2009 Share What do you mean the garmin doesnt have the battery life? How long do you need? I have one and do a lot of long rides' date=' 4 to 5 hours and dont have a problem.[/quote'] I can't do a 24hr Solo unless I make an external pack to charge / boost through the USB port while riding. Once the external pack is connected to the USB port it's no longer waterproof. The other alternative is to put a micro gland through the casing (4mm hole) with a plug to external Li-Ion battery, then I can triple the battery capacity when I need longer run time, but too much hassle and the warranty will be void. The VDO gives temperature and a multitude of HR and Altidude info + power if you get the cadence sensor. Still deciding... Brighter-Lights2009-08-04 02:33:38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted August 4, 2009 Share Use to have a VDO around 1998/99 and loved it lasted me more than 3yrs. can remember what happened to it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted August 4, 2009 Share VDO looks nice. How much? Have you looked at a Suunto? Used T6 for many years with great results. Watch not a bike unit. Good looking watching that you can wear casually without looking like a knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted August 4, 2009 Share They are very reasonably priced. The best value for money is the the VDO HC 12.6 HRM and Cycle computer. R800 at LBS... $40 at Nashbar The Z3 PC Link is R2900 + R400 for cadence sensor which then enables the power measurement. Have not looked into Suunto. Just want a computer with good HRM, Altitude info. and Temp is a bonus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnw Posted August 4, 2009 Share Seems like VDO is good option. I have been using both the CICLOMASTER CM8.3AM http://ciclosport-online.com and Sigma Sport BC2006 MHR http://www.sigmasport.com/en/produkte/bikecomputer/ <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Prefer the CICLOMASTER. Both suffer because optional extras are not freely availabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted August 4, 2009 Share By the time you have paid for a PC link you might as well buy a Garmin for that price which comes with all the cables if I'm not mistaken. What's the backup like on a VDO? Had a simple computer of theirs a while back and it was solid and reliable. Nothing fancy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted August 4, 2009 Share What's the backup like on a VDO? Had a simple computer of theirs a while back and it was solid and reliable. Nothing fancy though. Apparently 5 year guaranty. The PC Link is their new top computer and not much can be found about it in forums yet, but most people with other VDO computers swear by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delgado Posted August 4, 2009 Share Take a peek at the Sigma Rox 9.0...I changed to from Polar and think they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted August 4, 2009 Share Thanx, I've owned 3 Sigma HRM's in the last 4 years and kinda feel like not going back that route... maybe their top line computers are better. Seems the Blackburn Neuro 6 also have a few good functions but there's so many negative reviews about it. Brighter-Lights2009-08-04 10:40:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted May 3, 2010 Share Mr Lights any feedback on the VDO Z3? thinking of getting one myself (I dont need GPS)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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