Which computer?

[Teamfixed]

Hi all,
Decided it is time to update things a bit. I do mostly live in the modern world although I do like to use use (paper) maps.
I'm the guy you might see with a 1:50 000 OS in his back pocket picking out those Kent lanes.
So I am looking to get a GPS computer that will be on my partners bike but most likely not one that displays a map. Just want the basics.... distance,speed,elevation etc and the ability to download a ride (already ridden) to whichever software... Strava?
I have seen the above on ebay, effectively unbranded quite cheap but I am reluctant as don't want to end up with something that works to begin with then not so much. So would welcome any recommendations.
Cheers
Tim

 

[fossyant]

I'd pick one of the known brands, Garmin, Wahoo, Lezyne GPS based unit if that's what you want - no mapping as such but could follow a breadcrumb trail. Their basic models are ideal. I have an old 705 and a 200 - the 200 is literally switch on and press go. Boots up and locks on very quick. The 705 takes a little longer with mapping.

The newer units, like the Edge 25 is about £140. Lezyne do some from £80ish.

 

[GilesM]

I just bought a Garmin edge 130, does everything I need, (even add a heart and cadence sensor if you like) and if you want you can down load routes to it, although I haven't tried that option.
For maps, I download the OS 1:25,00 to my phone, I prefer paper maps, but much easy to check your route on a phone you can hold in one hand than a paper map when you're riding along.

 

[Teamfixed]

Ok thanks, I'll look into these. I should probably have added that when I cant be certain where I am on a map I get my phone out to ascertain my exact position

 

[Teamfixed]

Garmin Edge 130 is £99 in Ha%^&*[s. Very likely go for that.