Cadence Monitor

[Christopher Brunsdon]

Putting this under Tech vs Wanted as it will lead to a debate.

 

I'm looking for a cadence device as I understand its importance when is training. I'm currently sitting with a sore knee from pushing too hard and some advice points to monitoring my cadence.

 

What is a good cheap device. I'm experiencing an extended period of being broke of late so I can forget about Polar or Garmin?

 

Does one get entry level computers that do Cadence - I'm aware heart rate ones are not too pricey if I shop around (another thing I need to look at).

 

[Guest Agteros]

Computers which measure cadence seems to be reasonably expensive.

 

Easier to check whether you are running out of breath first before your legs start to hurt . Oh and do not get out of the saddle, keep your upper body still and steady, do not pull against the handle bars ... all of this should help to prevent you from pushing big gears.

 

Actually, just forget about the big chainring and smaller sprockets at the back!

 

[Christopher Brunsdon]

Thanks Agteros. My routes always include inclines but there are some nice flat stretches I can use as well. Will just keep my eye open in the for sale section as well.

 

Thought about it last night and unless I can get a real bargin I'm rather going to save up a few months to get Polar or Garmin (saw a 305 for R1800 on Gumtree last night).

 

[Bike Mob]

The Blackburn units are a good easy way to get cadence... Under a grand for wireless and even less if you dont mind the wires.

 

what are you using now for speed etc?

 

[Minion]

I don't know the relative prices of cadence measuring and speed measuring computers, but if speed computers are cheapest buy one of those. Put the magnet and pickup by your crank. Set your wheel size to 16 667mm.

The speed in km/h will then be the same as your cadence in rpm. Else set it to 1 667mm if you can't use the large number. Then multiply speed by 10 to get cadence.

[Matchstix]

Cbrunson I bought a ciclosport bike computer from my LBS for R180 it can take cadence  think you need to get the right mounting bracket

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/229/10103100/ciclosport-cm-22-bike-computer.html

http://www.cycle-route.com/bikeshop/2260-Ciclosport-Cadence-Kit-For-Cm-2.2.html

Nice unit Big screen etc.

 

[VincentBikes]

I used to ride with the Cateye Astrale 8. This has wired speed and cadence on the rear wheel and goes for around R450. Was very reliable.

[Christopher Brunsdon]

Hi thanks. Got hold of a hubber he was selling a Cateye A/8 some time back that he still has and hope to pick it up soon. Never thought of using my existing computer in the way that Edman described.