Protege 9.0 bike computer manual

Summed up: Nice overall computer. Easy to use. No stem mount option. Planet Bike. Protege 9. Own it now for. Current speed, speed comparator, ride time, trip distance, dual odometer for 2 wheel sizes , average speed, maximum speed, clock, and temperature 4-line MacroMonitorTM LCD displays up to 5 pieces of data at a glance Fits Specifications Cadence.

All the speedometers I've found are not. Customer Reviews 5. I've used PB 9. My four have been through heavy rain without problems. They've bounced around and done tens of thousands of miles. The only reason I got a new one was that on my oldest one 10 years, the display was getting very light and hard to see, even with a new battery.

I also like that PB doesn't change their design every years with "new" and "improved" features. They got it right the first time for an inexpensive but great product and have kept it the same. Yes, the temperature gets off in direct sunlight, but everything does, otherwise I've found it to be spot on. I use this as a backup and extra info for my Garmin Edge and can view 13 pieces of data at once between the two.

Very nice. Recommend for all who want a computer showing all main data on 1 scr Yes, I would recomend this to a friend. I am a road cyclist and this cyclometer works great for me. It gives me the information I want at a quick glance. The roads I ride on are made of what is called "chip and seal", this means it is a rough ride lots of vibration. I do not know if it would work for off road cyclists.

I recommend this cyclometer road cycling. I have at least 5 of these on various bikes. The original one is over 10 years old and still working great. One wiring harness and one computer have gone bad over the years, but Planet Bike has sent out free replacements on both occasions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this bike computer to anyone!

Great computer if you want a lot of information without hitting buttons. It can be slightly difficult to change the settings due to how the buttons are designed. The intent is to prevent accidental button pushing which is a good thing. It just slightly increases the difficulty of setting things up.

It was very finicky to install. I had to play with the placement of the magnet and sensor quite awhile before it worked. Also, the battery vibrated out of position enough to make the unit go haywire but simply re-installing which requires setting up the unit again fixed it.

It gives helpful and interesting info and I personally find bike computers motivate me and make the ride more enjoyable. Replaced my old protege 8.

I only had to recalibrate the new one as to tire size and accumulated mileage from my old Protege which was about 10 years old. I was able to reuse wiring, tire rotation sensor and holder so I just snapped the new unit right in and ready to ride. Great having so much information on single screen without having to toggle back and forth like the Cateye models!

Love this easy to read unit! The Best Steve. Display is clear and easy to read. Very useful to have the data I want on display Auto start and stop nice features. Easy to install. Owners manual and videos for use and install available online. The included rubber shims are great for getting a tight fit for the computer bracket on the handlebar. Added enjoyment to my bike rides. Seems well made. Hope it continues to work well over a longer time. Be careful when unpacking to look for the battery that is included and needs to be installed in the computer.

Sender wire has to be routed carefully - There is a large diameter black wire you will see - It's wired, what's attached is what you get only.

Yes, this is an "Old School" wired unit. I have owned them for years and have never gotten the wire caught or cut - and I MTB in many tight areas where vines and shrubs can hit you. It is VERY accurate. Even better than a wireless sender - those pick up stray signals. You see ALL the relevant data for me is in one place. If I ever found a need, my cell phone can do that. You zip-tie the heavy gauge wire out ot the way and you are good to go. Like ALL above bar units Way better than killing a unit 5 to 10 times the price Doesn't include the average speed for the ride.

Doesn't store the wheel settings when battery removed. A bit hard to set with the tiny set button. A toothpick or other small item needed to push it.

I owned an 8 that lasted 14 years. Loved it. Ordered a five. Thought the only difference was multiple ride settings--dual odometer. But it does not include average speed for ride. I miss that. Great computer. I purchased this computer after the mechanic at the bike shop dropped this computer. The bike shop did offer another computer.

The bike shop does not offer Planet Bike computers. I simply ordered another Protege 9 model. I enjoy the large readout. I am always looking at the weather and the time displays. I have utilized several different brand computers. Click on a thumbnail for a larger view.

The temperature reading is fairly accurate in the Protege 9. Bumpy roads also might cause the Protege 9. But it has happened with other users of this computer. I love how the Sigma BC computer mounts in its bracket. You just twist the computer clockwise and it clicks into place.

Planet Bike should think of a better design for the brackets. What does this mean? It means that you might get one that is rainproof, or you might not be that lucky. Some reported that the display faded temporarily after the rain, then worked fine once it dried up. A few, though, say that the computer stopped working after riding in the rain.