Now even my bike has a computer

Since I probably won't be getting a new bike anytime soon I resorted to buying some new kit for my old bike; a dynamo light, tire liners to keep all the glass and nails at bay, a waterproof pannier for my laptop and, I'm ashamed to admit, a computer. I used to do a lot of touring on this bike and bike computers seemed to be overly complex odometers that were hard to install, use and maintain.

Well...an online place had a big sale on bike computers and I noticed one that actually looked interesting, the Cateye OS, since it keeps track of how far you have ridden over the last week, month, and year ..and it graphs it too :) Well, I was suckered into buying the shiny computer and got it installed without a hitch. The design of the components is the most thoughtful I've ever seen as the handlebar mount is large enough to accomodate my large touring bars and the magnet and sensor don't require tools or futzing with rings and shims to get it to fit the fork. The amount of wire is perfect for the job as well so that you don't have to wind it around the brake cable or bundle it up in a large unsightly blob. The computer itself is easy to set up since it asks a few questions and you're all set to go.

I now know my round trip to work every day is around 20 miles though some days it feels like 100. I'd rather have R2-D2 as a onboard computer but I don't think he'd fit on the handlebars :)