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Features of the cyclocomputers
Let's take a look at the various features that are included in different brands of cyclocomputers,so you can determine what product best for you...
Basic Features
These models will have a few essential features such as speed, distance, odometer and the time.
Guide to Basic Features
- Current Speed -expressed in either miles per hour or km per hour
- Average Speed -displays the current average speed by diving the distance traveled by the ride time. Most average speed readings update at specific intervals like 5 or 10 seconds.
- Maximum Speed -the top speed achieved.
- Trip Distance -how far you have traveled since the last reset
- Total Distance -all of your trip distances added together, usually can not be reset without removing the batter of the cyclocomputer.
- Ride timer -amount of time ridden for this trip. Ride timers can be auto/start stop or they can run continuously. Auto start/stop timers will not record the time you spend waiting at stoplights or sitting at the mid-ride coffee stop.
- Clock -usually can be set as either a standard clock or a 24hr clock.
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