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2009-09-13 7:33 AM

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Subject: Bike computer question
What is a good computer for your bike? I am looking for basically speed and distance. I am buying a HRM that I can wear (at least the watch) in the water. Was ;looking at the Garmin Forerunner 305 but since you really can't wear it in water (right), I am going to go with a good HRM with a lap function. Anyways thanks for the help.

2009-09-13 1:43 PM
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A Cateye Strada.  Might as well as get the cadence option cc-rd200, can be found online for ~ $35-40 dollars (check amazon.com).
2009-09-14 7:17 AM
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I just went through reading the rules on usat. I thought I heard someone say you can't use cadence during a race. True? I couldn't find it.
2009-09-14 7:24 AM
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No USAT rules about using cadence on the bike.
2009-09-14 7:25 AM
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You can use cadence...that's not illegal.
2009-09-14 7:28 AM
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OK, so here comes the noob follow up question...... what is the benefit of the cadence counter? vs one without the cadence?

2009-09-14 7:31 AM
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JRowe81 - 2009-09-14 7:28 AM OK, so here comes the noob follow up question...... what is the benefit of the cadence counter? vs one without the cadence?


The one with lets you monitor your cadence (duh!). For most (but not all)people, a higher cadence is more effficient. That said, I've done most of my cycling without a cadence readout.
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