Best Bike Computers

Are you looking to improve your ride with one of the best bike computers?

The right one can give you loads of valuable information and I’ll show you what to consider when making your selection – you’ll see my top picks for 2017 too.

Sound good?

How To Pick The Perfect Bike Computer

There’s a few important things to know before making your purchase and they are:

• What type of biker are you
• What type of data would you like to receive
• Smaller features (battery life, screen, weatherproofing)

First off, you need to identify the kind of rider you are. Some people like to bike every once in while and might only be interested in speed and distance. Serious cyclists may want more information like heart rate and a complete GPS system to map out their trip.

Next, you need to dive deeper into the features. Like I mentioned more serious and competitive athletes will want/need more information. A high end bike computer will give you a detailed analysis of your ride. This will include speed at certain parts of your trip, heart rate, cadence and will allow you to share this information with friends.

Another high end feature is a bike map. This is perfect for people who like to explore new areas – it’ll prevent you from getting lost and putting yourself in danger.

Lastly, you need to consider all the smaller aspects of the product you want. Things like battery life, wireless or wired, GPS or no GPS, screen readability, touchscreen or not, etc.

There’s plenty of different pieces of equipment listed here for all types of bikers – there’s more basic models for hobbyists and higher end models for serious riders. Let’s take a look at my top picks now.

Garmin Edge 1000 Bundle *Top Pick*

Company: Garmin

Price: $$$$$

Rating: 5/5

The Garmin Edge 1000 is for serious bikers looking to take their ride to the next level – the performance bundle ($599) has everything you want including speed, heart rate and cadence sensors and features:

• Garmin Connect which allows you to track your progress and compete against other bikers
• An analysis of your trip including speed, ascent, distance and grade
• Can pair with your smart phone so you don’t miss calls, texts or emails
• Can send course details over social media
• Tell this Garmin device how far you’d like to ride and get up to three different routes to take
• Touchscreen makes the Edge 1000 very easy to use

This product is water resistant and comes with preloaded maps, a mount and USB cord. Also, the battery lasts up to 17 hours per charge. Now you see why I think this is the best bike computer on the market!

You can get a more basic model (no speed, heart rate and cadence sensor) for a little cheaper too. If you want to see the price of the less expensive model, click below.

Lezyne Enhanced Super GPS

Company: Lezyne

Price: $$

Rating: 4.7/5

The Lezyne Enhanced Super GPS isn’t quite like the product you just saw – this one is more for intermediate and beginner riders, not fanatics. It’s not a bad product, however and is much more affordable (around $149). This is a really good price, especially when you consider it:

• Can connect with your smartphone for GPS turn by turn navigation
• Monitors speed, distance, time, cadence, temperature, lap timer
• Will show texts and calls so you’re always in the loop

This piece of equipment is very durable and easy to use too. I know a lot of people that really love this bike computer.

Cateye Urban Wireless Bike Computer 

Company: Cateye

Price: $

Rating: 4.4/5

The Cateye Urban is a very, very basic bike computer. Any riders looking for cutting edge technology and in depth analytics should look else where. If you’re a beginner and curious about certain pieces of your trip, the Urban may work for you. Some nice features include:

• Records 3 aspects of speed – average, fastest and current
• Calorie counter and carbon offset monitor
• 2 year warranty

Also, this device will only cost around $24. So, if you’re looking for a little information about your rides, without expecting too much, this Cateye product can work for you.

Garmin Edge 820 Bundle

Company: Garmin

Price: $$$$

Rating: 4.9/5

Here we have another high end product from Garmin and the Edge 820 is extremely popular and well known. This is another device that comes with a performance option ($499 and comes with heart rate monitor, cadence and speed sensor) and a base model ($399 and doesn’t come with three features of the performance model). I love how lightweight the Edge 820 is and the:

• GroupTrack feature that let’s you monitor all the people riding in your pack (up to 50 people)
• Easy to use touchscreen makes life less complicated
• Preloaded Garmin Cycle Maps give you turn by turn navigation and points of interest
• Course planning let’s you map everything out ahead of time
• Connects to your smartphone and Strava

It has all the little features you look for too, including good battery life (15 hours) and speed and distance measurements. This definitely is a piece of equipment you’ll be happy with, that’s for sure.

Sigma ROX 6.0 Cad

Company: Sigma

Price: $$

Rating: 4.7/5

The Sigma ROX 6.0 is perfect for intermediate riders – it won’t give you as much analytics as the higher end Garmin products on this list but shows more information than the Cateye Urban. It has a nice price, at around $136, and comes with a:

• Barometer and altitude reader which makes this device perfect for mountain riders
• Reads speed, heart rate and cadence
• Data Center 3 technology let’s you download and track your ride analytics
• Comes with a wristband so you can switch to hike mode and a mount for your bike

The ROX 6.0 is a very good value when you consider all you’re getting.

Polar V650 Cycling Computer

Company: Polar

Price: $$$

Rating: 4.8/5

The Polar V650 is a device that all riders can appreciate and use. You get in depth analytics/information for the serious cyclist and a reasonable price ($190) for the casual biker. The screen is vibrant, colorful and is touchscreen – this makes it very easy to use. It also features:

• Power Flow Web Service so you can plan future rides and get in depth views of your trips
• Free map download which allows you to create your routes and see your real time position
• Adjustable bike mount that’s simple to install
• Rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours

The V650 is another excellent value and one you’ll be satisfied with.

Cateye Velo 9

Company: Cateye

Price: $

Price: 4.5/5

The Velo 9 is another basic model from Cateye and is best suited for the occasional rider – it won’t satisfy the needs of advanced and intermediate bikers. A couple features you might like are:

• The calorie counter let’s you see how effective your workout is
• Measures 3 speed functions (current, max and average)
• Keeps track of distance traveled

The Velo 9 is very simple to use too, and only has 1 button – doesn’t get easier than that.

Garmin Edge 520 

Company: Garmin

Price: $$$

Rating: 4.8/5

As far as Garmin bike computers go the Edge 520 is one of the more basic models. However, basic for Garmin is still high end and this product will satisfy the needs of all bikers. Besides offering live tracking, this device:

• Connects with Strava to offer in ride challenges to keep your trips fun
• Color screen that’s very high resolution and easy to read
• Water resistant and durable
• Allows you to share your workout with friends

All the little aspects are covered too and you’ll be able to see speed, distance, ascension, grade and lap speed. The price is fair and you can find the Edge 520 for under $299 – pretty good when you consider all you’re getting.

Lezyne Micro Color GPS

Company: Lezyne

Price: $$$

Rating: 4.7/5

The Lezyne Micro is a compact device that packs a big punch. The price, at around $160, is an excellent value. The GPS system gives you turn by turn navigation and it comes with:

• Large amounts of storage that hold up to 150 hours of data
• Allows you to see texts, alerts and calls so you’re always connected
• Let’s you connect to Strava for live tracking
• Has a barometer and measures speed/acceleration

You get an easy to install mount with this product too. If you’re looking for a light weight, and non distracting bike computer, you should consider this product.

Cateye Strada Wireless Bike Computer

Company: Cateye

Price: $

Rating: 4.7/5

The Strada is another basic bike computer from Cateye and one advanced bikers should stay away from. This piece of equipment has just enough function that beginners will love it. The Strada is affordable too – it’ll only cost around $35. Not bad when you consider:

• The easy to use design
• Let’s you look at different speed information like current, max and average
• Measures distance and time

Not everyone needs a full GPS, heart monitor and live tracking. Some people just want to see how far they’ve gone and how long it took them to do it. If you’re that type of person this Cateye device might work for you.

Sigma Sport ROX 10 

Company: Sigma Sport

Price: $$$

Rating: 4.8/5

The Sigma Sport ROX 10 is a device all bikers will love – it’s easy to use and provides basic information like speed, distance and time while displaying your route with the GPS. The price isn’t overly expensive and the ROX 10 will only cost around $160. That’s very fair, especially when you consider it:

• Can save routes so you can always ride through your favorite spots
• Shows you how much time until you reach your destination
• Records heart rate and cadence

You can store and share all your analytics in the data center too. If you’re looking for a quality product, without spending several hundreds of dollars, you should think about this device.

Garmin Edge Touring Basic Navigator 

Company: Garmin

Price: $$$

Rating: 4.8/5

Here we have another quality Garmin product and the Edge Touring has a lot of great features. The screen is colorful and easy to use. Also, the device is durable and built to last. It won’t break the bank (will cost around $240) and has:

• Preloaded bike maps and turn by turn navigation
• Let’s you record all your rides so you can share with friends
• Gives multiple route options based on your bike and your own needs
• Mount can be set up without tools
• Touchscreen is responsive and can be used even if you’re wearing gloves

You can even see where others have gone with Garmin Connect and Garmin Adventures. This is great if you’re looking for a new area to explore. You can never go wrong with a Garmin bike computer and the Edge Touring proves that.

Lezyne Macro GPS

Company: Macro

Price: $$

Rating: 4.7/5

You’ve seen the Lezyne Micro and now it’s time to look at the Lezyne Macro. This bike computer is one of the best values on the list and will only cost around $99. That’s an excellent price, especially when you consider it features:

• Turn by turn navigation and can connect to Strava
• Connects with your smartphone through Bluetooth so you never miss a text, phone call or alert
• Very easy to use and responsive
• Stores 100 hours of ride data so you can compare past rides with each other

The Macro has excellent battery life and will last up to 22 hours too. No matter your skill level you’ll be happy to have this device when you bike.

Magellan Cyclo 315 GPS

Company: Magellan

Price: $$

Rating: 4.7/5

The Magellan Cyclo 315 is another great value and will only cost around $124 – this device has the appearance and functionality of a much more expensive product. I know you’ll love the color screen and easy to use touchscreen, as well as the:

• Preloaded maps that come with 35,000 cycle lanes
• Suggests routes based on your bike type and preferences
• Simple graphs to read your ride data
• Surprise Me function gives multiple routes to a destination

If you’re looking to save a few bucks without giving up much in the performance department, this Magellan bike computer will work for you.

Garmin Edge 25 Bundle

Company: Garmin

Price: $$$

Rating: 4.8/5

The Edge 25 is the most basic Garmin bike computer on this list – and cheapest at around $180. It doesn’t have the colorful screen of the 1000 and 820 but it still has some nice features, like:

• Live Tracking let’s you share your routes and rides
• You can connect with your smartphone so you never miss a text or alert
• Very compact, lightweight and won’t take up too much space
• GPS tracks how far you’ve gone and time

You can also download courses. This allows you to explore different and new areas. Not bad for such a low price.

Zonore Wireless Bike Computer

Company: Zonore

Price: $

Rating: 4.4/5

The Zonore Bike Computer is one of the simplest products on this list and is best suited for entry level bikers. These riders will get some use out of this device and will like its low cost -around $9. You shouldn’t expect much with such a low price but you still get:

• Speed and distance measurements
• Easy to read LCD screen
• Long battery life

If you’re curios about basic information concerning your rides, you won’t mind spending the $9 for this Zonore item.

Make Your Rides More Enjoyable With A Bike Computer!

Biking is a wonderful activity and one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy. The last thing you want, however, is your rides to become boring and your training to stagnate. In order to prevent this you should purchase one of the bike computers on this list. Depending on which you get you’ll see new routes and all kinds of useful information to improve your ability.

No matter your skill or budget you’ll find something here that’s perfect for you.

If you have any questions about what you’ve read comment below and I’ll make sure to respond as fast as possible. You can let friends and family see by sharing on social media too.

Are you ready to take your biking to the next level?