Full description not available
S**S
THEY DO NOT LAST
I love this computer after just a few days of usage.Pros: The display is large and easily to read. The handlebar bracket does not use more space than any smaller size computer. The readings are very accurate for trip distance and maximum speed, which is what counts most. The Scan function is terrific. After resetting computer before going for a ride, select scan and the screen will alternate between 4 functions, trip distance, ride time (does not include time when bike is stationary), average speed and maximum speed. This allows you to see data without having to press buttons. When the bike is stationary for ~ 3 minutes the scan will shut off and only the clock will display. Programming computer is simple. It guides you through the steps. When you insert the battery you begin to program it. There are only two buttons, the right button changes numerals and the left button moves on to the next numeral or function. You need to have data ready before installing the battery. The info you will need is your height converted to whole number centimeters (no decimals), your weight to the nearest kilogram (no decimals)- use a google search to do this easily, wheel diameter (get off chart in manual), odometer reading, clock time. If you delay inputting information during setup it will stop the setup and revert to the clock. You then need to remove the battery, install it again and do the setup again. I completed the setup on my second try. You can easily switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, 12 hour and 24 hour clock mode, km and miles in the setup. Even though I selected Fahrenheit after completing the setup it showed temperature in Celsius. Not to worry, just press the right button and it will change the temperature back to Fahrenheit. This was a once time change, I did not have to reprogram the computer. Cons: The trip distance is to the tenth digit only, does not display to the hundredth digit. So you will only get changes to your distance for every one-tenth mile yet it is accurate.The temperature reading is off by 2 degrees Fahrenheit. But I did not purchase this gadget to get weather information.The CO2 function is useless. It tells you how much CO2 you kept from polluting the air by taking your bike instead of your car. In other words, it is meaningless, who cares.The calories burned works out to be one calorie per minute of riding. So if you ride for 75 minutes you will burn 75 calories. This is at average speed of 10 mph. At a higher average speed it will be slightly more. It doesn’t actually tell us anything other than what I listed.There MAY be an issue with the wheel magnet. I installed this computer on my 2010 Trek 4.5 Madone bike. The magnet would not clear my fork, it is too large. Luckily I had a spare magnet having purchased so many computers over the years and it solved the issue. Compare the magnets in the image I provided to see the difference in the black magnet supplied by Suaoki and the smaller magnet I got from a Cateye product. This magnet size will only be an issue if your maximum tire size for clearance on your bike is 700x25C. You can always pick up a replacement cheap magnet at a bike shop.Final Thoughts:There are two batteries supplied with this product, one for the Sensor and one for the Computer. Both are from a Chinese company and you don’t know their expiration dates. I suggest picking up some new Energizer batteries with expiration dates listed. You don’t want the computer to fail due to a battery not fresh and new.I have had on-going problems with wireless Bike Computers. They tend to work fine for a few months but fail within two years. I am convinced it has to do with all the electronic signals in the environment, mainly phones, interfering with the wireless signals. If you want a Bike Computer that will deliver accurate data long term I suggest getting a wired Bike Computer. If this Suaoki computer fails to last two years I will be switching to a wired computer. I hate the wires but have gone through so many wireless computers that this Suaoki is the last time I go wireless.UPDATE January 13, 2018: I purchased three of these, same model. The first one worked great for several months, it was fantastic. Then it failed giving me inaccurate data. I would cycle exactly 13 miles and it was off by 3 miles. The Seller is reputable and replaced it with no hassle. The second one was defective, inaccurate data from the start. The third one same problem, it too was defective yielding inaccurate results. I have yet to have any wireless computer last for even two years. Tried many brands, they all eventually fail within 1-2 years. As I mention, go with a wired computer or spend the money and get a GPS computer. GPS computers don't require a magnet or sensor for basic data but have one big drawback, they eat batteries so you will have to recharge them after riding 5-15 hours. I discarded all three of my Suaoki computers and went with a GPS computer.
J**
It is what it is
So they sent me email after first review where I gave this 3 stars and talked about how ugly it was. To this company's credit, they absolutely stand by this product and will offer any support they can.But I bought this for $14 knowing what I was getting into...wired ones usually arent that cheap, so i expected the following characteristics:-looks/feels cheap. It IS cheap...but that mustn't define it. I would prefer a wired speedo if it meant it would be more discreet and less conspicuous than this one. And lots of wired ones are way more inconspicuous than this. The unit is about the size of standard Zippo lighter, which isnt too big...but the sensor looks whack AF. its really big, and the zip ties can only hold it so tight. It would be foolish to use o-rings here. The magnet is also REALLY big, and no matter how much PTFE thread tape and red lock tight I put on (red is stronger than usual blue), I feel certain I'll be adjusting it a lot.-this thing is VERY easy to steal. W/ wired model, it's much more of a pain to take. And i ride in the dirty part of Boston...the people that will steal this wont be cyclists, they wont know its $14, but they will see its wireless and all they need is something that is sharp and a few fingers to snatch this (quickly), and then offer it up to other ppl they see on bikes to reach their goal of $15 to get the fentanyl. If they cant sell it, theyll throw it away. I used zips and o-rings...but if you want security, I'd recommend something w/ screw clamp, ideally allen screw that could be filled w/ solder. The cheapest bottle cage on earth isnt safe in Roxbury. Neither is this thing.It reads accurately though. That's all I wanted until I can save up and get a Garmin GPS. I'd like to know mileage, speed, and what time it is.The temp gauge is off by +/-5% which I can live with. I used Fluke 87V thermocouple to compare it to accurate temp...it will read 80°F when the truth reads 76.5°F. That's better than a lot of other digital devices using cheap circuitry. One guy said it was off by 10°, I just couldnt re create that level of inaccuracy, even w/ other thermometers than Fluke.I havent had intermittent readouts or anything weird in areas w/ heavy radio traffic. Havent ridden it much though.If it fails...I will be back. But for $14, this stupid looking thing is awesome and way better than a lot of other crap competing at its level. 4 star!
Trustpilot
2 months ago
1 month ago
