Aldi bike Computer

[NormanD]

I see Aldi are having some bike stuff on sale again from this thursday 16th ... I have their bike glasses and find them great for the price (no bugs in the eyes)

I have a Halfords 8 function bike computer fitted to my hybrid now, I was just wndering if anyones using the Aldi version http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_10463.htm and is it any good?

thanks in advance
Norm

 

[jig-sore]

well I'm using the halfords 8 function as well and my friend at work has the aldi one

i would say the halfords one is more pleasing to the eye but the aldi one has more features (although not features i would use) and has the ability to mount on your bars or your stem, useful if you have lights and a bell as well.

to be honest, at that price why not get one as a spare

edit, didn't realise it was the wireless one, sorry. still seems to be good value and looks the same as my friends

 

[fossyant]

For the cash, the Aldi ones are fine. Not particularly attractive, but they do loads of stuff. I've had one on my MTB for a year, through all sorts of weather - never failed.

I also have one on my son's bike - so if it can survive an eight year old.

 

[Renard]

By the looks of it it's a HRM too!

 

[MajorMantra]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll probably get more of the glasses. I hope they're as good this time - I notice they're a slightly different shape.

The comp has a lot of features for the money (HRM is impressive) but from what I've read here and elsewhere these cheap wireless computers tend to be quite unreliable and susceptible to interference. I'm prepared to be wrong though.

Matthew

 

[Wobbly John]

I've got a couple of Aldi/Lidl wireless computers. They are very good value for money, but do tend to suffer more from interference than most - they can react to things like mobile phones and LED lights near to them, and occasionally traffic lights etc. This will only affect the computer for a couple of seconds, so won't make much differnece to miles, time or average speed.

You may find you get a Max speed of 75 mph tho'

 

[upandover]

Hi,

I have the Aldi one, and it' s great. I've been utterly drenched, and ridden though -5 temps etc with it, with no difficulties. I've had interference only in one place, as I cycle past a huge radio mast.

The HRM was fun, though not the most comfortable thing ever, the rest of the features are fab, and I love being able to record two different sets of total miles...

Cheers
Steve

 

[Sysagent]

Look's a bargain, I think I might get one of them instead of the Shimano Flightdeck!

 

[Llama]

Get a VDO comp- sorted

 

[HJ]

Get a VDO comp- sorted

+1

Buy cheap, buy twice. Get a VDO and have done with it...

 

[fossyant]

I've been impressed with my basic £5 aldi ones - not wireless, although my commuter has a Cateye double wireless (expensive), that sits between two high powered LEDS - no probs....

For the price the Aldi ones are OK (indeed)

 

[orbital]

+1

Buy cheap, buy twice. Get a VDO and have done with it...

Exactly you could buy two Aldi ones for the price of the cheapest VDO with a HRM. Plenty of people say the Aldi computers are fine and have no problems with quality or durability. I could buy one for me and one for my 10 year old son. Sorted.

 

[HJ]

Exactly you could buy two Aldi ones for the price of the cheapest VDO with a HRM. Plenty of people say the Aldi computers are fine and have no problems with quality or durability. I could buy one for me and one for my 10 year old son. Sorted.

Whatever make you happy, it's your money

 

[new-fish]

Just picked up a pair of the glasses, they fit nicely, maybe now i can go out on an evening and not get blinded by bugs heres hoping anyway!!

 

[Renard]

or get VD