Review of Planet Bike Prot¿g¿ 9.0 Wireless 9-Function Bike Computer with 4-Line Display and Temperature

Planet Bike Prot¿g¿ 9.0 Wireless 9-Function Bike Computer with 4-Line Display and Temperature
By: Planet Bike Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 15
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Nice idea; didn't work too good for me

On: 2008-06-01

This is a great product in theory, but when I tried to use it, I found it to be less than accurate. I installed it per the instructions, but it never completely worked right for me. May have been user error in the installation, but overall, I ended up buying a Cateye Strada (which I had before) which has been flawless again since installation.

Great value and a great computer

On: 2008-05-15

Have put about 250 miles on it this spring. All the comments about the thermometer are correct; I just subtract about 10 degrees in the bright sun and pretend its accurate. It took a while to get the feel of toggling through the features, but now its easy. Im concerned its going to slide off once it has a little more wear, so I may have to figure out how to impede the pull of gravity. It looks great on the bike.
I paid $20 through Amazon plus shipping - you cant go wrong.
I just learned today that you have to keep the sensor clean. I picked up some dirt somehow and it was only reading 7mph when I was going around 20 or 25 mph. I spat on it and rubbed it off and it worked great.

Not wireless

On: 2008-04-07

I ordered the wireless bike comp from this exact page and they sent me a white wired model...dont order it here, its a hassle so go find a "wireless" version of planet bike somewhere else

Best I've had

On: 2008-01-08

Over the years Ive had 4 or 5 different bike computers. This one is clearly my favorite. Why? I like having all data visable without having to push any buttons, and the addition of temperature as well is great. At the beginning of a ride I reset the trip data and dont touch a button thereafter. The temp seems accurate while riding. Unit feels well built and rugged.

Best I've had

On: 2008-01-07

Over the years Ive had 4 or 5 different bike computers. This one is clearly my favorite. Why? I like having all data visable without having to push any buttons, and the addition of temperature as well is great. At the beginning of a ride I reset the trip data and dont touch a button thereafter. The temp seems accurate while riding. Unit feels well built and rugged.

May I have a smaller magnet please

On: 2007-12-16

With everything else already said I find it odd that no one has mentioned the magnet size. This thing is huge and heavy! Because of tight fork to spoke clearances I cant lower the thing enough to balance my wheel even with a 48mm valve stem on the opposite side of the wheel. Beyond that it also makes a very annoying "buzzing" noise when riding or when you tap on it. Since the wheel sensor is very similar to Cat Eyes wireless system, I wonder why the Cat Eye magnet is so compact? I hope to have my solution by using a Cat Eye magnet if Planet Bike does not deliver. Other than that I love the computer design and the way it slides on the mount to activate the mode switch that is placed underneath and out of the weather. The handlebar mount is sturdy and doesnt use cable ties like some brands I have seen. If the magnet was better I would rate this 5 stars!

great device good price for a bike computer

On: 2007-12-13

I received the bike computer quickly from amazon and they picked up the shipping cost and installed it in less than 1 hour.
Had a little trouble with the magnet on the spoke. The position is critical but after hand holding the wireless sending unit I was able to understand where the sending unit should be attached. They send extra tie wire strips in case you need to cut the first ones off. I tried to read the directions but I am too anxious to see it work to spend the time I should. My advice is to study the directions first which would make the job much easier. I like the multiple read outs. Clock and Temp great!

Excellent Cyclocomputer

On: 2007-10-15

Ive been using the Protege 9.0 Wireless for most of this season. The wireless link has worked flawlessly even with the transmitter mounted low on the fork. Since most of the information is on the 4 line display and theres only one button the product is very easy to use. You can calibrate the wheel size(s) to the exact diameter of your tire(s) for accurate speed and distance readings. This unit has a handlebar mount, not a stem mount. People have noted the temperature can be off. I do believe that in direct sunlight the black case heats up a bit and reads higher than the actual air temperature.

Excellent Cyclocomputer

On: 2007-10-14

Ive been using the Protege 9.0 Wireless for most of this season. The wireless link has worked flawlessly even with the transmitter mounted low on the fork. Since most of the information is on the 4 line display and theres only one button the product is very easy to use. You can calibrate the wheel size(s) to the exact diameter of your tire(s) for accurate speed and distance readings. This unit has a handlebar mount, not a stem mount. People have noted the temperature can be off. I do believe that in direct sunlight the black case heats up a bit and reads higher than the actual air temperature.

good purchase

On: 2007-09-27

Actually I installed it in about 10 minutes, just a screw driver, and thats it. It has good instruction book. The wireless system work great, you have all the information in one look down, distance and speed are my favorite. Its great to have a schedule of training with this. Its worth the price, and much better than cateyes that have 2 or 3 lines of information. maybe a function to turn it off will be better (it stay with the clock on) the battery its supposed to last for 6 months, but still a great product to buy.
greetings from panama

good purchase

On: 2007-09-26

Actually I installed it in about 10 minutes, just a screw driver, and thats it. It has good instruction book. The wireless system work great, you have all the information in one look down, distance and speed are my favorite. Its great to have a schedule of training with this. Its worth the price, and much better than cateyes that have 2 or 3 lines of information. maybe a function to turn it off will be better (it stay with the clock on) the battery its supposed to last for 6 months, but still a great product to buy.
greetings from panama

Good Computer

On: 2007-09-09

After waiting to get this computer I was pleased after my first ride. The setup was easy with a little of confusion over the instructions details on where to align the magnet in relation to the sensor. Once mounted, easy programing, and worked great on the ride. Easy to read screen and also very easy to scroll through the different functions. Temperature is probably not needed, but I enjoy the function.

Does not come wireless

On: 2007-09-06

I ordered this because it was wireless and when i received it was not wireless. Contacted the company and they said that it was not their problem and Amazon messed up.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION NOT CORRECT

On: 2007-09-05

the item description is not what the product is. The description says
WIRELESS - ITS NOT.

Great Bike Computer

On: 2007-08-27

This is a great bike computer. I have not seen a better one for the money. It is easy to install and program. I love not having to deal with wires. The display is easy to read and shows lots of data on a single screen (display shows current speed, trip time, trip distance, and a selectable 4th line (temperature and time OR avg speed and max speed OR odometer)). The operation of the display is simple as well (you cycle through the 3 options for the 4th data line by pushing a single button). Things I cant comment on because Ive only used it for 2 weeks: battery life, durability (but so far so good).

Nine Bike Computer With Thermometer!

On: 2007-08-24

I kick away my brand new CatEye only for this item! Actually, I wanted to see all, my speed, time, distance, ride time all in one screen without switching and loosing concentration. Another reason was the Temperature was the major factor. The Temperature is accurate (I checked with my Atomic Clock Thermometer), no issue in there.

The entire ride info (Distance, Average Spd, Max Spd) all remains stored until I hold the switch for 3 sec to reset. Someone wrote 15 minutes, it is wrong. The info stays until I reset. It is only switches to `power save clock mode. Press the button to see your previous info.

The actual model is Black. Go to PlanetBike web site. Then Products-> Computers to see the actual item. The Amazon picture is wrong (I requested Amazon to update).

The only thing I dislike is the switch. It should have a real push button switch. The switch it has is fake, just to slide the computer over its holder to change the mode. I gave my rating 4 only for this reason. The slide switch I did not like.

The computer is large enough and easy to view and super easy to install.

Remember to align the Spoke Magnet at the same level of the Wheel Sensor where a glossy mark like (-) at the upper side (not the lower side of the Sensor). Do not get confused. See the picture in the manual.

Have fun with your computer. It is a good one.

Nice Bike Computer With Thermometer!

Great

On: 2007-08-14

I have used this maybe 4 times and 50 miles. It has accurate speed and distance readings. I havent had any problems with the temperature in direct sunlight like other reviewers. You have to turn it on yourself when you start, but it will automatically come back on after a 15 minute break. The picture on this page is of the non-wireless version. The wireless is black.

Quality & Ease

On: 2007-08-10

Easy to set up. Easy to operate. Works great. Havent had an issue to date... 300 miles so far!! Planet Bike delivers!!