Giant Defy 1: FlightDeck Complete

I stopped by the store where I picked up my bike and inquired about the prices on cycling computers. The owner pointed me to a display where a few units were sitting and I noted that the packaging on them looked a bit weathered. That was a turn off for me. I wanted something that felt new. When I looked at the prices I was furthered turned off.

$179.99!

Yeah the computer was function filled but it looked cheaply made and I was guessing the price had more to do with the fact that the Giant label was stamped on it rather than inherent build quality. If this is what these guys were charging for a cycling computer I wondered what kind of crazy prices they would charge for entry level clipless pedals or shoes. I excused myself quite rapidly.

Later in the early evening I made my way to Canmore and ended up at the Sports Experts. To my delight they had an end of season cycling equipment sale and I picked up an Wireless Cateye Vectra for off 25% the already low low low price. I think I even paid less forit than I did for the Wired Velo 5 model I mounted on my Specialized back in 2006. (Yay the march of progress!) It pretty much has the same functions of the computer I had back then, (Current Speed, Max Speed, Odometer, Current Trip, and Time) but all the data is transmitted through a wireless senor mounted on the fork of my bike.

I am very happy that my FlightDeck is complete and I already enjoy the view from the controls. I may have to wait a bit to do the next big step in getting this rig up to spec (proper clipless pedals and shoes). But it is now is ready to record my adventures and keep track of those pound losing km's that I intend to put on my steed.