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Since I started bike commuting four years ago I’ve wanted to get a bike computer but I never knew what to get. It seems like there are so many companies, so many styles, and the range of what they track is so wide. I couldn’t ever make up my mind.
I was stoked when Planet Bike sent me a Protege 8.0 Computer to review. The Protege 8.0 gave me all the info I wanted to know for my commute and kept it in a simple, clean design that is extremely easy to set up and use.
Planet Bike Protege 8.0 Computer Features
Auto start/stop and LCD shut off
Large LCD screen that shows 5 pieces of info at one time
Heavy-duty, oversized wire harness and ultrasonically welded case ensure a durable, weatherproof unit
Fits handlebars 25.4-26.0mm
Current speed
Speed comparator
Ride time
Trip distance
Dual odometer (for 2 wheel sizes)
Average speed
Maximum speed
Clock
Price: $29.99
Planet Bike Protege 8.0 Computer Review
The two most noticeable features of the Planet Bike Protege 8.0 Computer are the large LCD screen and the lack of buttons.
The screen is big enough that it shows 5 pieces of information at one time. Your current speed always stays on screen as well as the speed comparator. The speed comparator is just and up arrow and a down arrow. It shows how you are doing compared to your average speed. If you are faster, you see up, if you are slower, you see down. It’s as simple as that. You can toggle through a few different combinations of the ride time, trip distan...
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