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Planet Bike Protege 9.0 Bike Computer

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4.4

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★★★☆☆
3.3

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$29.99 at Nashbar

 

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Pros

  • Easy to read (14)
  • Accurate (12)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Durable (8)
  • Waterproof (5)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Thermometer (2)
  • Clock (1)
  • Easy to install (1)
  • Good battery life (1)
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Cons

  • Battery change resets all (1)
  • Computer gets amnesia (1)
  • Easy to knock off bracket (1)
  • Handlebar mount (1)
  • No batteries in packet (1)
  • No cadence (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Not wireless (1)
  • Numbers kinda small (1)
  • Temperature off approx 5 (1)

Best Uses

  • Good for commuting (9)
  • Road racing (4)
  • Serious training (4)
  • Mountain biking (3)
  • Comfort riding (2)
  • Not just biking (2)
  • Good 'ol riding (1)
  • Road bike (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Nashbar

Top of the line Planet Bike 9 function computer. The giagundo MacroMonitor LCD displays four line display is packed with features: Current speed, ride time, distance, dual odometer with ATB and road tire indicators, average speed, max speed, clock, temperature and speed comparator. Waterproof and heavy duty.

Specification Description
Model 8002
Average speed Yes
BasePrice 29.99000
Battery type 3V CR2032
Clock Yes
Current speed Yes
Dual bike memory Yes
Maximum speed Yes
Odometer Yes
Speed comparator Yes
Temperature Yes
Trip distance Yes

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Last update: Nov 9, 2009

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Planet Bike Protege 9.0 Bike Computer Review

I love it & hate It, but mostly love it

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Easy to Read
  • Lightweight
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • Computer gets amnesia
  • Not Durable

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Not Just Biking
  • Road Racing
  • Serious Training
 

"My bike is my car, which means I use my bike every day. I positively love the main screen on this computer it's easy to read and tells me everything I want to know all at once: Temperature, Speed, Distance Traveled, Time Traveled, and Time of day. My only complaint and it's a significant one is th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Christian Blackburn
Sacramento, CA
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $35.00
 
 

Planet Bike Protege 9.0 Bike Computer Review

Constantly reliable

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Durable
  • Easy to Read
  • Good Thermometer
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • Battery change resets all

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Not Just Biking
  • Road Racing
  • Serious Training
 

"I've been running the Protege 9.0 every day for two years, and I just changed the battery today. I commute daily, summer and winter, and I have almost 12,000 miles on it. It has held up perfectly in freezing rain, snow, sleet, and temperatures well below zero. Totally simple operation, automatically …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 27 2009
Brian
Bristol, Vermont
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Planet Bike Protege 9.0 Bike Computer Review

Best Computer!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Durable
  • Easy to Read
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Road Racing
  • Serious Training
 

"This computer is the best I've had over the years. You can't beat the price for all the functions it offers. The screen image size is perfect. The lack of buttons is not a con, but a pro. You can change functions by pressing the bottom with your thumb while your hands are still on the bars. I would …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 9 2009
Stann
Kansas City, Mo.
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Planet Bike Protege 9.0 Bike Computer Review

Great so far... 1,500 miles over 3 years

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Temperature

    Cons

  • No cadence

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I have had this speedometer for a little over three years and have logged over 1,500 miles using it. No problems with water or heat. Has a convenient thermometer built in. Ride time does not record over 9 hrs 59 mins, it loops back to zero. Good buy at any price. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 31 2009
Bob
Houston, TX
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Price: $29.99
 
 

Planet Bike Protege 9.0 Bike Computer Review

Very Handy Meter

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Easy to Read
  • Thermometer

    Cons

  • Not wireless

    Best Uses

  • Good 'Ol Riding
 

"I've had one for 3 years and enjoy it much. It starts/stops by itself. It always displays current speed, elapsed time, trip meter. It then has 4 modes you select by sliding it forward in its mount. The 4 modes show the 3 things above but interchanges ave speed with max speed, temp and time, bike …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 12 2009
Paul
Denver, CO
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 
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