Reply To: Cycling computers? Yes or No?

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I have always had one. I normally use it to have an end result of distance ridden. During resting points while riding I usually reference it for the time, or max speed after a quick downhill. The buddy I ride with always likes to try to clock a higher speed then me for the day. The only time I reference it while actually riding is approaching turns on some fast fireroads I ride. Just a quick glance to see where I am at and see if I am at a comfortable speed for the amount of loose packed stuff ahead in the turn.

As great as it would be to have a GPS and be able to download routes, chart speed, altitude, temp, vertical feet gained and lost, etc. that is too much for me (for now). Having a simple computer and a two way radio hooked on my pack strap for real time smack talking with my buddy is good.