(Part 3) Best electronics & gadgets according to redditors

I just use a good ol' Cateye Velo on all my bikes. Keeps milage fine if you set the wheel diameter right. Has 7 or 9 functions, depending on if you get the Velo 7 or 9, reasonably enough. Looks like right now Amazon has the 9 for a whole buck more than the 7, and still under $20. http://www.amazon.com/CatEye-Bicycle-Computer-CC-VL820-Black/dp/B007YV1GFQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462967681&sr=8-1&keywords=cateye+velo

I've used a wired Cateye Velo computer for basic ride stats [link] . (wireless? [link])

I've had good luck with it so far! Still haven't changed the battery that came with it. Not a backlit display, but I never noticed it being hard to read... I guess if you're out at night.

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A dedicated head unit is the best option. Phone GPS is always inferior. This Cateye is a very affordable option. Some of the basic Lezyne units might be a good middle road between the Cateye and Wahoo/Garmin.

Edit; scratch that, I read the Cateye wrong, its just piggy backs on your phone. Your cheapest option for a head unit is likely the Lezyne product line. You might also have luck buying a used head unit.

Procrastination is a disease, and I am sick.

• 55cm Matte Black Throne Track Lord Frame $285
  
• Gold Origin 8 single speed crankset $75 (I know it's cheaper elsewhere)
  
• Diatech compe gold finger brake lever $33
  
• KMC Gold BMX bicycle chain $23 (It is the 710 I think)
  
• Promax P-1 gold stem $70
  
• Mavic 700cc Ellipse track fixed gear wheel set/rims (slightly used) $550
  
• Cinneli mash bullhorn handlebars $150 (Are they really that expensive? I paid $20 for mine from a bro.)
  
• Rock Bro’s Alluminum Alloy Gold Pedals $25
  
• Pure fix pro Carbon Fork $200
  
• Cateye bike computer $45
  
• Cinelli Avaldo Crest bike saddle/seat $43
  
• Cinelli handlebar end plugs $6
  
• Gator Skin tires $75
  
  $1580 total, not even trying to bargin shop. Cog, lockring, seatpost (nope, frame comes with), brake and housing and cable, we'll be generous and call it $1700
  
  Bargain!

• Sawyer Mini Water Filter
  
  
• Ferrocerium Rod
  
  
• Morakniv Companion
  
  
• Cotton Bandanna
  
  
• Reusable Mylar Blanket
  
  
• SAK Classic
  
  
• AMK Trauma Pack
  
  
• Signal Mirror
  
  
• Compass
  
  These are just suggestions, I'm sure there are cheaper or better quality alternatives to these, but it's a good start.
  
  Also, you're a cool brother.

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"Orienteering" and "watch compass" do not belong in the same sentence.

>Are they accurate enough to navigate with?

They will be precise, but as they have zero sighting capability they are not repeat not suitable for navigation as they are not accurate.

Additionally, you can't lay them down on a map, they have no distance scale, and have no mirror for true accurate bearings.

In short, they both suck.

Get this one

This is the first one I ever bought I've never had an issue with it.

If you want a step up, this is the other one I have

This is the heart rate monitor I have, works great:

http://www.amazon.com/HR-11-Heart-Rate-CatEye-Sensor/dp/B00B2PSZ4A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449421135&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Heart+rate+sensor+kit+%2F1603760

Here's the cadence sensor:

http://www.amazon.com/ISC-11-Cadence-CatEye-Integrated-Sensor/dp/B00B2PT2L0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1449421185&sr=8-4&keywords=CatEye+cadence+monitor

You can go with any ANT+ compatible devices, since that's the technology the Stealth 50 is built around, but I saw good reviews for the above.


If you want to research more and find other ANT+ that's cheaper and has good reviews, you'll probably do fine.

It can be a signal mirror as long as you know how to use it as such.

Most signal mirror have a clear-ish spot to help you aim. I don't have a problem aiming mine.

How I use mine:

• put my hand near whatever i want to shine my mirror at
  
• Reflect sun on to hand
  
• move hand
  
  (note i've never had to use this for rescue, but it is fun to do when you're solo hiking and you want to see if you can shine your light down a dark gorge and aim for certain things)
  
  edit: i use this and it has a very large/easy to use mirror

Hy husband and i both use the Cateye Wireless Computer

Its also a bit more accurate than Strava, i feel anyways.

• [Crank Brothers multi tool] (http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Brothers-Bicycle-19-Function-Silver/dp/B0012Q41HY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418363910&sr=8-1&keywords=crank+brothers+multi+tool)
  
  
• [Topeak saddlebag] (http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Aero-Wedge-Buckle-Medium/dp/B000FIAU8O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418364745&sr=8-1&keywords=topeak+saddle+bag)
  
  
• [Cygolite Metro 400 Headlight] (http://www.amazon.com/Cygolite-Metro-400-Rechargeable-Headlight/dp/B00LXTOT6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418364255&sr=8-1&keywords=cygolite+metro+400)
  
  
• [Cygolite Hotshot Taillight] (http://www.amazon.com/Cygolite-Hotshot-2-Watt-Rechargeable-Taillight/dp/B005DVA57Y/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_text_y)
  
  
• [CatEye Wireless Bike Computer] (http://www.amazon.com/CatEye-Wireless-Bicycle-Computer-CC-VT220W/dp/B004RE783W/ref=sr_1_16?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1418364327&sr=1-16&keywords=cateye)
  
  
• [Finish Line Chain Lube] (http://www.amazon.com/Finish-Line-Bicycle-4-Ounce-Squeeze/dp/B002IDZXRM/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting)
  
  
• [Genuine Innovations CO2 Inflator] (http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Innovations-G2628-Ultraflate-Inflator/dp/B002AGI1QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420015344&sr=8-1&keywords=innovations+co2+inflator)
  
  If you're looking to up your riding game, everything listed above will save you from any trouble you have on the road. Cycling computer is always neat to have too!
  
  Cygolite Metro 400 and the Hotshot are brilliant. The lights definitely pack a strong punch. I'll tell you right now, unless the lighting in your town sucks ass or you go off road riding, the metro 400 is a great light and you don't really need to go much higher than that.
  

liquid ones get stuck all the time, do you want to fuck with it and not be sure or spend $15 on a decent dry one one with a good case?

Suaoki for $19.99 On Amazon works like a charm. Not compatible with ant+ sensors though. Comes with speed and cadence sensors, wireless of course.

If you decide to go the ant+ route, I like the igpsport50, it's their newest model, has all the bells and whistles..... upload your rides to strava etc...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Roadmaster-Granite-Peak-Mountain-Bike-26-wheel-size-Mens-Black/728826935

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32914688590.html?pid=808_0000_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32914688590&aff_trace_key=aed4d92037084ed3846c40338ca41df7-1533683994708-02011-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=8329amp-vpzIys95wl3d5UbE1F9Itg1540137471678

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32841434041.html?pid=808_0000_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32841434041&aff_trace_key=aed4d92037084ed3846c40338ca41df7-1533683994708-02011-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=8817amp-vpzIys95wl3d5UbE1F9Itg1540137374502

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Scooter-Brushless-Motor-Controller/dp/B01EV4EHGI/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1540142032&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=36v+controller+brushless&dpPl=1&dpID=519ARvuus7L&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/Throttle-Control-Electric-Scooter-Pocket/dp/B01N1N29T0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540142309&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ebike+throttle&dpPl=1&dpID=41IT4fcyCvL&ref=plSrch

That pretty much covers it for a cheapest of the cheap

The MacGyver compass: Take a pin. Rub it on your sleeve a few times to build up a charge. Get a cup of water and a small bit of buoyant material and put it in the water. Put the pin on the floating material. You now have a compass.

I believe you can also create a magnet out of a pin by heating it.

As for commercial compasses, a simple map compass is enough for most people. https://www.amazon.com/UST-20-310-455C-Deluxe-Map-Compass/dp/B00F1CW1U4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1519687965&sr=8-7&keywords=compass

I don't go hiking without one of these even though I have GPS. These things way grams. There's absolutely no reason not to bring a compass with you even on day hikes. There's almost no weight or space cost.

I used one like this for a while before I got my Wahoo heartrate monitor and Rflkt to track them more accurately. And with the HRM you can find out your zones to get a really good workout (assuming that's why you want to track calories.)

> Based on my previous physiotherapy, my glutes are underdeveloped in comparision to my quads - is there a specific technique that helps recruit those muscles, or is it just a case of mindfully trying to engage that whole area?

I think being mindful of proper pedaling technique will go a long way to getting you there. Your quads will remind you when they're working too hard. Think about dropping your heel and generating your power from the hip and split the load.

Some cross-training could help too. Deadlifts, squats, and stair climbing ... concentrate on engaging the rear chain on all of these exercises.

>Is cadence best measured with some kind of cyclocomputer, or again a "get a feel for it"? I've been trying to keep cadence 'high' on my current hybrid, and it feels good, but I don't know what it ACTUALLY is. I just go for 'well, this feels pretty easy on the legs'.

Definitely get some sort of cycle computer. Being an engineer-ey type, you no doubt have a love for numbers and stats. Bicycles are great stats generators :). You could do anything from a cheap computer that handles speed, distance and cadence in the neighborhood of $50 or $60 ... or ... well, the sky's the limit really.

Here's my setup:

1. Nexus 5 Android phone running RideWithGPS (any smart phone will do)
   
2. Wahoo RFLKT (It's like a low-powered display for your data, mounts on your bars)
   
3. Wahoo Blue SC (wireless speed and cadence sensor, mounts on your chainstay with magnets on your crank arm and a spoke)
   
4. Wahoo TIKR (heart rate monitor)
   
   My phone is the "brains" of the operation and the periferals connect via Bluetooth, and the RideWithGPS app is the stats collector. The RFLKT is basically a remote low-powered display. Using this allows me to keep my phone safely tucked away, and saves on battery because the screen is off the whole time. The Wahoo Blue SC sends speed and pedaling cadence data, and the TIKR keeps track of my ticker.
   
   All my stats can be viewed online at the RideWithGPS website, and I also sync my data with Strava because I like the community over there and also the slice/dice the data better. However, the RideWithGPS app I find to be a better phone app for a number of reasons.
   
   Of course, Garmin has some great All-in-one solutions and Wahoo just released the ELEMNT which is an all-in-one Garmin competitor.
   

Not sub 30 but the Silva Ranger is a popular model. They sell out pretty quickly where I am. Are you set on the $30 as a max?

Had a plastic mount that snapped from vibration.

I now use this combo:
https://www.amazon.com/GUB-Mountian-Bike-Phone-Mount/dp/B07419TQ6G

Here's what I have http://www.amazon.com/Suunto-MC-2-360-Compass-SS004252010/dp/B00A00O60U.

It has all the features that make a compass easy to use accurately for navigation i.e. transparent base, rotating bezel, sighting mirror, declination adjustment etc

Less important but kinda interesting is that it has a "global" needle which due to the way it's mounted binds less, and is also usable in the Southern hemisphere. The magnetic poles have a downward pull (i.e. in 3 dimensions) and a typical compass designed for the northern hemisphere compensates for that pull by having the "south" facing half of the needle heavier than the north keeping the needle flat. This works against the compass when you take it to the Southern Hemisphere by making the south part of the needle dip twice as much resulting in binding.

Yeah, that's why I picked Sigma in the first place. My wife has an old one, I think it's the BC600, which has been mounted on three of her bikes now. She really wants to know her exact speed, and the speedometers for all of those bikes were about 10% off.

I'm not sure if all of the Sigma models work up to 186 mph (300 km/hr) but IIRC that one did. I recently added the Sigma Sport BC5.12 to one of my KLR650s, and it worked fine up to 85/90 mph. Bad thing was, it did not have all of the nice features that the BC600 did, like max speed, etc. But if all you need is the speed, the Sigma Sport BC5.12 will do the job for under $20.

Camera

Mount

Computer

Added bonus:
Bell

well maybe a firestarter or even a compass

So this is a Hero7 I saved up for [and mounted on this](Best Tek Mount for Garmin, Garmin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8QN7YK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) directly above the head tube mounted on the handle bars. I have a Garmin I mount on top. I have a Fly6(ce) for the rear. Was hit by a distracted driver and always record ever since.

The quality of this camera (hero7) is fucking awesome, but would not recommend to others at the price point they sell it for due to it not being as reliable as I’d like it to be. Plus, the battery life was not improved from the previous gen.

Strap this on it if all you want is altitude:
http://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Logic-JL-A1-AltimeterOne/dp/B0069ZD53E
or this: https://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__22630__HobbyKing_Altimeter.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwk_OhBRD06abu3qSoxlwSJACt7sZ7QPGaz5_FyBKSRYnXhbn03kDWbOk0wHw3C2vZ_3aAwBoCEQ3w_wcB

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1N29T0

> So this is a Hero7 I saved up for [and mounted on this](Best Tek Mount for Garmin, Garmin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8QN7YK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) directly above the head tube mounted on the handle bars. I have a Garmin I mount on top. I have a Fly6(ce) for the rear. Was hit by a distracted driver and always record ever since.

> The quality of this camera (hero7) is fucking awesome, but would not recommend to others at the price point they sell it for due to it not being as reliable as I’d like it to be. Plus, the battery life was not improved from the previous gen.

FTA: https://www.reddit.com/r/Roadcam/comments/bi0496/usa_mrw_i_break_my_first_side_mirror/elzcamh/?context=3

With the OP being /u/elzibet her video is the top link, and her recommendation above.

Accessory list:

Bike Horn/Alarm to replace the bell (can be bought via Juiced eBikes but since I had >month wait on the bike I ordered from China via AliExpress and saved $15): https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32878456118.html?pid=808\_0000\_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32878456118&aff\_trace\_key=&aff\_platform=msite&m\_page\_id=9422amp-3HjQAtrUduSC2OqOMyMPWQ1569695340598

Phone Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07419TQ6G?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Small Frame Bag (holds below toolkit & spare tube): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07WPTKNNQ?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Bike Tool Kit (including glueless patches): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MXIV4XV?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

High Volume Pump (mounted at water bottle bracket): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005UZOJZ2?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Water Bottle Holder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FC5IN1K?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

16" Rim Tape (apparently this is the BEST reflective tape on the market, costs a little more $ but I figured it'd help me be seen on the road by cars): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XV2XLZA/ref=ppx\_yo\_mob\_b\_track\_package\_o0\_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bike U Lock (haven't attached yet): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JLS8144?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_title

Good to know - thanks for the tips. I think finding the original RFLKT could be the key.

I was originally considering doing the Apple Watch setup you have (via Bluetooth/iSmoothRun) to log the actual workout and upload to the various apps, and then pairing something like this as the head unit via Ant+, and use it exclusively to see the live data without looking at my watch.

That all is based on the assumption that it will actually work to have the sensors paired via Bluetooth to one device and Ant+ to another at the same time...

I've never used this one but it seems to check those boxes minus being rechargable: https://smile.amazon.com/SUAOKI-Transmission-Speedometer-Backlight-Resistant/dp/B01FFADT48/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1539099728&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A4558466011%2C4558469011

Is this the one you're talking about https://www.amazon.com/CAT-EYE-Velo-Wireless-Computer/dp/B01D4W5XT8

I'm in the same boat as you, and I'm looking to get this one soon! Pretty simple, but what it does, it does well!

For what you need, I would think any $10 orienteering compass would work.

From Amazon

Or, find a boy scout.

I went the cheap route for virtual training and used my existing gear ([CatEye ISC-11 Speed/Cadence Sensor] (https://www.amazon.com/ISC-11-Cadence-CatEye-Integrated-Sensor/dp/B00B2PT2L0) and [Garmin Premium HRM] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BI9X1QM/?ie=UTF8&qid=1483675451&sr=8-2&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=Garmin+hrm)), so all I had to do was pick up a cheap ANT+ dongle and a USB extension cord (more accurate readings that way) and I was Zwift-ready. Power readings are obviously less reliable than what you'd get with a proper power meter, but you'll still get a sense of your general performance and, more importantly, of your improvement over time. Saving a few hundred bucks is always nice, too.

How about this one you guys

https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Sport-BC5-12-Bicycle-Computer/dp/B009ZN61D8

Yep! For Adalab- this would be nice because biking is a good way to stay fit. And for LTTM, this to help her stay looking good!

As a Canadian, I am not excited LOL!! If it's an Amazon.com gift card you can't gift me but that's ok, I'm just playin :D I won't link stuff because I can't be gifted by your gift card anyhow :D

What about "globetrotters" link something travel or other country related.

"Spring Cleaning" - something organizing or cleaning related.

"Health and Wellness"

"Pointy Things"

"Puzzles"

This is a good one that a lot of people use.
http://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Logic-JL-A1-AltimeterOne/dp/B0069ZD53E

A compass