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If you are thinking of buying a bike computer, you have come to the right place! This page contains links to our best and most popular posts about bike computers.<\/p>\n

Our Most Popular Posts on Bike Computers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
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New Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 1040 - Complete Comparison with Huge Comparison Chart<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

In this post we make it easy for you to decide between the new 540 vs 840 vs 1040.\u00a0Which of these premium bike computers would be best for you?<\/strong><\/p><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7 of the Best Bike Computers Available<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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7 of the Best BUDGET Bike Computers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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Best Cheap Bike Computers Under $65<\/strong><\/a>
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7 of the Best Bike Computers Compared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Bike Computer<\/th>
Overview<\/th>
What it does - Features<\/th>
Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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No. 1: CATEYE VELO 9<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
Best Cheap but Very Capable and Popular Option<\/strong>

Wired<\/td>		• Current, average, and maximum speed;
\n• trip distance;
\n• elapsed time; and
\n• odometer.
\n• The CatEye Velo 9 is an upgrade on an old favorite. <\/strong>The upgrade features a larger screen; simplified setup with pre-programmed tire sizes; calorie consumption; and carbon offset measurement.
\n• Features simple 1-button operation.
\n• Mount with a supplied universal bracket.
\n• Automatically pauses when you stop at stop streets or red lights.
\n• Simple set-up with pre-programmed tire sizes.
\n• Battery lasts up to 3 years!<\/td>		Wired Option:
Wireless Option: <\/strong>Around $10 to $20 more - Please click here for current price<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 2: GARMIN EDGE 530<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
Best Premium Bike Computer<\/strong>

Wireless<\/td>		• Smart Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity to connect to sensors.
\n• Current, average, & maximum speed;
\n• trip distance;
\n• total distance;
\n• elapsed time;
\n• time of day;
\n• calories burned;
\n• GPS tracking;
\n• elevation changes;
\n• live tracking;
\n• smart alerts;
\n• new advanced performance & power analysis.
\n• Advanced training features.
\n• Turn-by-turn directions to Saved Places, places found on Yelp, and downloaded routes.
\n• Preloaded with Garmin Cycle Maps.
\n• Twice as fast as previous Edge computers.
\nNew features:<\/strong>
\n• ClimbPro;
\n• Mountain Biking Metrics, and fully integrated Trailforks app;
\n• new Performance Metrics;
\n• Water & calorie requirements;
\n• Better Structured Workouts;
\n• Bike Alarm; and more.
\n• Longer battery life. <\/td>		Around $300, but please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 3: BRYTON RIDER 15 NEO<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
Best Premium Bike Computer at a Super Budget Price<\/strong>

Wireless. Attractive option if you want to start quantifying & analyzing data, at an amazingly low price<\/td>		Big screen; battery life up to 16 hours; easy smart Bluetooth connectivity; GPS; Wateproof; 3 satellite systems: GPS, Galileo (Europe) and QZSS (Japan); turn-by-turn navigation (for downloaded courses); smart notifications; uploads to community of choice, such as Strava; compatible with heart rate monitors, speed and cadence sensors; customizable data pages; download training plans; 2 different activity profiles; 2\u201d crystal clear, high contrast display with built-in brightly illuminated backlight; weighs less than an oz (28 g). <\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
Smallest GPS-enabled Bike Computer in the World<\/strong>. Most of the features of premium Garmin Edge bike computers, but much more affordable.

Wireless<\/td>		Current, average, and maximum speed, trip distance, total distance, elapsed time, time of day, calories burned, GPS tracking of routes, elevation changes, ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity so you can connect it to other devices, such as a cadence and speed sensor or a heart rate monitor<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 5: GARMIN EDGE 840<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Quite simply the Best Premium Bike Computer in the world right now. <\/strong>Premium training features, and also has Full-Featured Navigation and the most accurate GPS ever seen on a bike computer. And a solar option too. You control this bike computer with an excellent touchscreen AS WELL AS seven buttons, and an updated, user-friendly interface. Plus you can configure it on your phone, not just on the unit itself. <\/strong>

Wireless<\/td>		Brand new features: Multi-Band GNSS\/GPS (Global Navigation Satellite System\/Global Positioning System); Event Goals; Adaptive Coaching; ClimbPro FreeRide and ClimbPro Explore; Cycling Ability and Course Demands; Type-Specific Maps; Forksight Mode within Trailforks App; Power Guide\/Stamina Insights; Up Ahead Waypoints; and Real Time Stamina. Plus the usual vast smorgasbord of premium training and navigation features: Current, average, & maximum speed; trip distance; total distance; elapsed time; time of day; calories burned; GPS tracking; elevation changes; live tracking; smart alerts; new advanced performance & power analysis. Advanced training features. Premium navigation with ability to chart courses on the bike, and give you turn-by-turn directions. Preloaded with Garmin Cycle Maps. Twice as fast as previous Edge computers. New features: ClimbPro; Mountain Biking Metrics, and fully integrated Trailforks app; new Performance Metrics; Water & calorie requirements; Better Structured Workouts; Bike Alarm; and more. Longer battery life. Smart Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity to connect to sensors<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"CatEye<\/a>
No. 6: CATEYE STRADA WIRELESS<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
Best Cheap WIRELESS Bike Computer<\/strong>

Wireless<\/td>		Current, average, and maximum speed; trip distance; second-trip distance; total distance; elapsed time; and time of day. Very durable. Lightweight. Easy to use with buttons at base<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 7: CATEYE PADRON<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/td>
Best Budget Bike Computer with a Large Screen<\/strong>

Wireless <\/td>		Current, average, and maximum speed; trip distance; total distance; programmable odometer; new stopwatch feature; super large display<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

7 of the Best Cheap Bike Computers Compared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>Wired or Wireless?<\/th>Functions<\/th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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No. 1: CatEye Velo 9<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>

Wired<\/td>		Current, average, and maximum speed, trip distance, trip time, odometer, calorie consumption, carbon offset, time of day

\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/td>		Upgraded; large screen; simple one-button operation; comes with zip ties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 2: Raniaco Bike Computer<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>

Wireless<\/td>		Speed, trip distance, trip time, odometer, time of day

\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/td>		Great range of features in a wireless, budget bike computer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 3: CatEye Strada<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>

Wireless<\/td>		Current, average, and maximum speed, trip distance, trip time, second-trip distance, odometer, time of day

\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/td>		Touch screen operation; universal tool-free FlexTight bracket, that is easy to mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 4: Sigma Sport BC5.12 Bike Computer<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>

Wired<\/td>		Speed, trip distance, trip time, odometer, time of day

\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/td>		Simple one-button operation; hand tested and packaged in Chicago <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No 5: Cateye Enduro<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>

Wired<\/td>		Current, average and maximum speed, trip distance, trip time, odometer, calorie consumption, carbon offset, time of day

\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/td>		Simple one-button operation; rugged enough for mountain bikes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No. 6: Zonore Wireless<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>

Wireless<\/td>		Speed, trip distance, trip time

\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/td>		Very cheap and simple; minimal information and features; not for mountain bikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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No 7: Shanren Raptor<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>

Wireless<\/td>		Current, average and maximum speed, trip distance, trip time, odometer, time of day, calorie consumption

\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/td>		First combined bike light AND bike computer!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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