HRM / cadence moniter/ power moniter.... bicycle computer

[montage]

I currently have a speedo which tells the speed, distance and all the basics very efficiently. I am looking at getting a power metre and cadence moniter aswell as a heart rate moniter. Obviously, money is an issue (jobless student ).

Is my best bet to buy a new computer which gives all that I am looking for? or to get a cadence moniter / power meter seperately.

Could people please recommend me some models of any of the above either seperately, or in one computer.

(I am guessing I will need to buy a new computer and a HRM seperately)

Cheers

 

[montage]

oh..altimeter would be nice Or something telling the gradients of the hills if there is such a thing?

 

[Will1985]

You don't have much choice here if you really want an ANT+ power meter - Garmin 705 or Quarq Qranium. Both are expensive but do all the stuff you want. HRM comes with them. Both are far better choices than the PowerTap computer, especially if you went for the Elite+.

The power meter built up plus a compatible computer is going to set you back over a grand.

 

[montage]

And there was me thinking I may have to stretch to £100 ..... Cheers Will


Maybe I don't need all of these things after all .... ... HRM and cadence moniters seem to be available seperately.

 

[HeartAttack]

Another option would be the Polar CS600 with Power, records all that you ask and can also display most of it at the same time.

A little over your price quoted but I know where there is a S/H one thats fully working that'll be for sale in a couple of days when I find up all the extra (second bike) kit from my parts chest

 

[HJ]

Have a look at the VDOs ...

 

[Dave5N]

Power tap is what you think you need. Garmin stuff on its own doesn't come close.

Not sure why you need any of this stuff though. has your coach not suggested some hrm plans??