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Product Description
The Planet Bike 8 Function Cyclometer is an easy to use inexpensive cyclometer.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Silver|Size Name:true
I love this computer. I really wanted a 4-line screen for a reasonable price. I already had a wireless one with 4 lines on my other bike, but I like the screen layout on this one so much better. Line 1 has the current speed. Line 2 shows the ride time. Line 3 shows the ride distance. These first three lines are static and never change. Line 4 can cycle through the clock, average speed & max speed, and odometer. So, in one screen, I get all the info I really need. The screen is clear and easy to read. The mount is pretty good too - it comes with three different sized rubber shims so you should be able to get it to fit pretty much any handlebar width. I installed this on a 2008 Fuji Roubaix which I think just has standard-sized road drop handlebars. Installation was pretty easy, although not as easy as a wireless computer since you have to deal with the excess connecting wire. This is really no big deal, and it will pay off long term since you only have to worry about 1 battery, instead of the 2 on a wireless system. Plus, since it's wired, I never have to worry about interference if I'm riding with friends. Don't waste your money on the 2-line screens from the more popular brands that are more money. This one does everything you need!
I was surprised to read some of the other drawbacks mentioned in other reviews:
1) the battery connection is not tight, and keeps resetting the settings. I have not had this problem over the 2-3 months I have owned it.
2) The push button makes it too easy to reset the timers. I don't have a problem with this, but can see how this might be a problem. To change the display screen, you have to push the whole computer forward. A quick push, and Line 4 changes to a different statistic. If you hold it forward during a push for about two secs, it will reset the ride distance and timer. While sitting still, this will never be a problem. But, while riding, I can see how it might be easy to hold it too long, and accidentally reset the timers. On the flip side, I never need to switch the display screen since the main screen has all the facts I need (current speed, ride time, ride distance, clock).
3) Computer falls out of mount after hitting big bumps. I have mine on a road bike, so I'm not really hitting major bumps. I can't gauge how it would hold on a mountain bike that is hitting all kinds of nasty terrain. But, I will admit that the way the computer sits in the harness is not really well done. Planet Bike should probably redesign this to have some kind of latch that the user has to bend to remove the computer.
Bottom line: I highly recommend this computer.
I was surprised to read some of the other drawbacks mentioned in other reviews:
1) the battery connection is not tight, and keeps resetting the settings. I have not had this problem over the 2-3 months I have owned it.
2) The push button makes it too easy to reset the timers. I don't have a problem with this, but can see how this might be a problem. To change the display screen, you have to push the whole computer forward. A quick push, and Line 4 changes to a different statistic. If you hold it forward during a push for about two secs, it will reset the ride distance and timer. While sitting still, this will never be a problem. But, while riding, I can see how it might be easy to hold it too long, and accidentally reset the timers. On the flip side, I never need to switch the display screen since the main screen has all the facts I need (current speed, ride time, ride distance, clock).
3) Computer falls out of mount after hitting big bumps. I have mine on a road bike, so I'm not really hitting major bumps. I can't gauge how it would hold on a mountain bike that is hitting all kinds of nasty terrain. But, I will admit that the way the computer sits in the harness is not really well done. Planet Bike should probably redesign this to have some kind of latch that the user has to bend to remove the computer.
Bottom line: I highly recommend this computer.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Silver|Size Name:true
The basics of this unit are great. More info, less button pushing and simple design. The bad parts are that the construction is not quite as solid or stable as I would like. The cable it comes with is burley & thick, which is nice, the construction is decent, but it cannot handle rough use. Every time mine fell to the ground it went blank and I has to reset everything. Turns out, the battery clips inside were too lose and the battery was moving. I bent the clips to really pinch the battery and that seems to fix the problem. Also, it resets the trip meter and such very easily, as others have noted. If you push it to scroll through the screens and hold it just a little too long, it resets everything. Also, in my pocket I often pull it out to find it reset.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Silver| Size Name:true|Amazon Verified Purchase
This add so much to my rides. It is fun to try to best your time and average speed!
The computer itself is barebones and simple to use. It is durable and just works well! The price is reasonable and I recommend it highly!
The computer itself is barebones and simple to use. It is durable and just works well! The price is reasonable and I recommend it highly!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4-line display is excellent; button design less-than-optimal
The primary selling feature of this computer is the unique multiline display. I love having all relevant info available at one glance without having to mess with buttons while... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Meyer
TIP: Odometer Reset Problems, Clean Bracket Guides!!!
A quick tip for those who are having problems with the trip odometer resetting unexpectedly: I was having the same problem described in several other reviews - the trip odometer... Read more
Published 8 months ago by jta
Great computer
I bought this mainly because it has a secure clamp mount with a screw to tighten the mount. Most bike computers now mount with wire ties. Not good. They will not hold tight. Read more
Published 9 months ago by RIPACO
Great bike computer
I have been using this Protege 8.0 since 2007 and it has functioned flawlessly. It is super easy to change display modes to view different info with the push of the thumb, yet I... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Scott Walton
So easy
This was a great price and does just what it says it will do. I love it and would not trade it for a fancier version. Read more
Published 10 months ago by bikelady
It does it all
I had owned a number of Cateye Enduro 8 bike computers before checking around to see if I could find one which showed multiple functions on one screen. Read more
Published 14 months ago by T. Define
Great product.
This replaced my original P8 that was 10-15 years old that I lost. I like the features and it works as advertised.
Published 14 months ago by 2happy
excellent bicycle computer
This is my second bicycle computer, obtained because of the failure of a cateye predecessor. I love it. Very simple to use once installed. Had read reviews before my purchase. Read more
Published 14 months ago by exrelayman
Fun addition to bike rides
This is my first bike computer, and I love it. It was easy to install and set up, and it works without issue. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. Myers
Best bike computer for me
I have had other computers over the years and this one is the best for the money. I had a problem with one (my own fault) sent it in. Read more
Published 20 months ago by August C Nuyens
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