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A bike alone makes you move fast, but how fast? – This and a lot more is revealed by smart training devices, such as heart rate watches, bike computers, navigation devices, and smartphone accessories. Find out which product suits you best and achieve new goals and test your limits with the help of your new digital coach.
Electronics Comparison
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Basic Bike Computers
The Tracking Basics
Features:
• The perfect starting equipment for beginners thanks to the affordable price
• Simple overview of the most important cycling functions
• Good overview of functions for easy operationg
Intended use:
For cyclists who don’t need navigation help and want an overview of the most important ride data -
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Advanced Bike Computers
Tracking on point
Features:
• Easily plan, track, analyse and share routes and workouts
• Can be combined with smartphone and other sensors
Intended use:
Simple for controlling and analysing your training, plus some navigation functions and connectivity to other devices -
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High-End Bike Computers
High-End Tracking
Features:
• All-rounder, with everything from professional training planning and analysis to extensive navigation functions and maximum connectivity
• Enables evaluation of tours and data on different end devices
Intended use:
For ambitious and professional cyclists who want to get the most out of training and navigation
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GPS Devices
Ride on Track
Features:
• Robust handheld GPS units for outdoor use with long battery life and replaceable batteries
• Detailed map display and additional outdoor functions (e.g. geocaching, area calculation etc.)
• Rudimentary cycling functions
Intended use:
Very good for hiking and geocaching, but also for cycling tours without training guidance -
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Heart Rate Monitors
Always in Rhythm
Features:
• Efficient heart rate, pulse and activity monitoring
• Targeted training guidance and monitoring of training progress
• Different smartwatch functions (e.g. smart notifications, music control, etc.)
Intended use:
High-quality models, some with extensive multisport, outdoor & navigation functions -
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Smartphone Accessories
Perfect Match
Features:
• Access your apps, playlists and navigation options easily and quickly on the go
• Easy to mount
• Relatively low purchase costs
Intended use:
For using a smartphone during cycling tours