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Features:
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Current speed, speed comparator, ride time, trip distance, dual odometer (for 2 wheel sizes), average speed, maximum speed, clock, and temperature
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4-line MacroMonitorTM LCD displays up to 5 pieces of data at a glance
Product Description Four lines on the Macromonitor LCD display provide up to 5 pieces of data at once. Heavy-duty oversized wire harness. Ultrasonically welded to be completely weatherproof. Temperature gauge for maximum effort judging.
Best Buy for the moneySeptember 7, 2008 I've always purchased catseye bicycle compters but I bought the Planet Bike Protege' 9.0 based on reviews I'd read about it. The digital thermometer does get wacky in direct sunlight, just like the reviews said, so I took away a star for that. I haven't used my protoge in the rain yet however so I may have to take away another star based on its performance in inclement weather. So far darned good though. Absolute best buy for the money!
Everything it is claimedSeptember 1, 2008 Easy to follow directions, easy to install on bike, though I did need to order the longer cable to fit my SWB recumbent, and everything worked as promised from the get go. I followed directions for measuring the circumference of my front tire; measuring twice and averaging and it appears to be 98-99% accurate based on mileage markers along the road/path. Easy to read display, easy to move through the various modes with cold weather gloves on. I haven't owned it long enough to judge longevity, but I'm pleased with the performance. Got a great price from Amazon.com and had it within the promised time frame.
Great for the priceAugust 29, 2008 I use it for time and distance, don't really use it for temp. But it seems to work very well for what I use it for. I am just a casual bike enthusiast so it is perfect for my usage.
Great BuyAugust 29, 2008 I got this cyclocomputer to replace my Schwin 17-function computer. The Schwin was ok, especially for the price, but this computer is so much more user friendly. It has a simple one button control and you can easily reset the tripodometer. With the Schwin, I had to completely reconfigure the unit to reset the tripodometer.
I was a little worried about one reviewer that had problems with rain. I took the computer out last night and rode 28 miles in misty/drizzle conditions. It wasn't a full-on rain, but the computer worked flawlessly. Another really nice feature is that the trip timer stops when you're speed goes to 0.0 (so you know your actual ride time).
Also, the magnet that came with the Schwin was so weak, the sensor had to be shimmed to within 1 mm of the magnet. The Planet Bike magnet is much stronger; I have the sensor about 1/4" from the magnet and it works without fail. This is a great product and is extremely easy to use.
Great computerAugust 28, 2008 It does what it's supposed to. However, I would have liked it to have a backlight of some sort. In darkness / at night you can't see a thing but it's not the product's fault; I was aware of this limitation when I purchased it. Also, a small minus would be the setup buttons which are a bit hard to press but once you get past the initial setup hopefully you won't have to change the main settings too often.
