Cateye Astrale 8 cycle computer gear reviews

This is an excellent entry level computer with some extra bells and whistles for a great price. For about $40, you get a cycling computer that records trip distance, max speed, average speed, and current speed. It also features a clock with the current time, a cadence monitor, and a running odometer. It is a wired model which keeps the price down, but does require two separate sets of cables- one for the rear wheel to measure distance and speed, and one by the crank arm to monitor cadence. Theses are not obtrusive and do not get in the way.

The computer provides real-time speed and cadence data that I wanted. After I stop, it then provides a summary of distance and average speed which is what I wanted. It also provides some other metrics that I do not use.

I've been very happy with this product and found great benefits with it during training.

Overall I am quite happy with the system and would only change to a wireless system but I have heard pros and cons with the wireless and not being able to always have a signal.

great, necessary piece of bike equipment