Review of Blackburn Delphi 3.0 Bicycle Cyclometer

Blackburn Delphi 3.0 Bicycle Cyclometer
By: Blackburn
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Find it at your local bicycle shop -- well worth it!!!

On: 2008-01-27

FINALLY one of the lower-priced cyclometers that delivers everything one of these should, and IT WORKS.

After being fed up and frustrated with other cyclometers that had magnets that worked only intermittently, or had difficult non-intuitive function navigation, or had wireless connections that seemed to lose their connection, this one was a joy!

The setup was simple. It comes with a HUGE users booklet (really multiple languages in one, but each section is about 1/4" thick). The downside is, the print is really small and sometimes creeps into the binding area. But its loaded with good info and lots of step-by-step picture diagrams.

The cyclometer includes 2 magnet sensors (for odometer/speed and cadence), and CAN BE INSTALLED TO WORK OFF THE REAR WHEEL (great for trainers). In fact, Id recommend that, the wires are perfect length with no need to tie up excess. I installed it on a mountain bike that Im using indoors with a trainer (its wintertime), but it will install just as nicely on a street or racer bike.

Watch out for the flat magnet that goes on your pedal, the glue isnt that good and it will pop out. I used cloth "gaffer tape" to tape all the wires down, and even put a small piece right over that sensor magnet. (The gaffer tape does not interfere with the magnetic pickup.) (Get gaffer tape from any theatrical supply place, much better than electrical or duct tape.)

The LCD panel is big and easy to read, and after familiarizing yourself with the manual, youll find the 4 buttons (3 front, 1 on top) become intuitive.

This one is a great bargain for under $40. If Amazon doesnt have it in stock, FIND IT. Its well worth it.

On: 2007-10-13

Ive owned this for 4-5 months now. Ive been challenged in getting the cadence and speed sensors to pick up and cant seem to figure it out. First of all, the cadence sensor has to be real close to the magnet on the crank, but they dont give you enough rubber padding to make this work, so I had to rig my own thing--then I lost the magnet on the crank and it hasnt worked for months. I suppose I could replace it, but it kind of ticks me off. Lately, the speed sensor is going in and out and I cant seem to figure out why. The magnet on the wheel is right next to the sensor, but it doesnt pick up and then when Im riding, it will just start to work. Maybe its the cold weather, because this wasnt a problem all summer. Anyway, this computer is OK, but Ill probably buy a different one next spring.

On: 2007-10-12

Ive owned this for 4-5 months now. Ive been challenged in getting the cadence and speed sensors to pick up and cant seem to figure it out. First of all, the cadence sensor has to be real close to the magnet on the crank, but they dont give you enough rubber padding to make this work, so I had to rig my own thing--then I lost the magnet on the crank and it hasnt worked for months. I suppose I could replace it, but it kind of ticks me off. Lately, the speed sensor is going in and out and I cant seem to figure out why. The magnet on the wheel is right next to the sensor, but it doesnt pick up and then when Im riding, it will just start to work. Maybe its the cold weather, because this wasnt a problem all summer. Anyway, this computer is OK, but Ill probably buy a different one next spring.

Works Great! Installation Instructions need some work though...

On: 2007-05-08

I had to find clearer instructions from a competitors website, because the Blackburn instructions were just too vague.

Once installed though, the 3.0 gives me (a novice/casual rider) everything I need. (Speed, Miles, Time...)