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Not to mention, phones overheat in direct sun and stop working. Phones' capacitive touchscreens are also completely unusable in rain, contrast to the physical c
by 0_____0 2y ago
Not to mention, phones overheat in direct sun and stop working. Phones' capacitive touchscreens are also completely unusable in rain, contrast to the physical controls on a cycle computer.
Cycle computers are much lighter than phones generally. Their mounts are more robust and aerodynamic. If you crash, you're very likely to destroy your phone, whereas cycle computers are generally fine unless you directly bash them into a rock. Cycle computers have configurable high brightness LEDs for navigation cues and other training specific data display like HR or power.
Ok rant over. Mumble mumble Chesterson's gadget. If one doesn't know why it exists, maybe ask why...
Edit: phrasing for clarity
- cvwright 2y agoThanks, this was actually quite helpful. I’m just starting out, and had been wondering if I should get one.
- 0_____0 2y agoIf the expense is an issue, try a used one. My cycle computer was released several years ago (wahoo wfcc4 (2019)) and is still great.
- aucisson_masque 2y agoTo save me some buck I strapped an old sport watch to the bike, it can connect to everything, last days on a single charge and it has physical buttons. Just as good.
- 0_____0 2y agoOoh yes, you can even get purpose made handlebar mounts for sport watches. Good point!
- geor9e 2y agothey asked for the cheapest vario beeper