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• Planet Bike Protege 5.0 Cycle Computer
• 5 Functions Clear
• Functions include current speed, ride time, trip distance, odometer, clock.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.88 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.63 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.88 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.21 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 23 reviews |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 My first and it's goodAug 11, 2007
By Bill
"bmega"
My first bike computer; I like how the design gives you a lot of info on one screen. There is rarely a need to hit the button. The piece that attaches to the spoke of your tire is made of metal with a metal screw so it doesn't slip or shoot off like other ones that I have read about. The only possible issue that I have seen is that the screen sometimes has a slightly dark appearance when I first start riding (and I'm not in direct sunlight at all). But it seems to clear up within a few minutes. Overall very good.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Love / Hate RelationshipJun 11, 2005
By PatC
"PC"
Wow! It's great to have 4 items on the same screen? Controls are real simple - one button! Well constructed - heavy sensor wire.
But, no average speed - aargh. And, it falls asleep at rest stops, and sometimes resets itself when it wakes up. I'm not sure whether this is user error or a defect....
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Planet Bike Protege 5.0 Bike "Computer" (Speedometer)Jul 16, 2011
By M. Harmon
"Retired Military Officer, Retired National Security Consultant"
First, the good:
1. The display is wonderful. Tells you what you want clearly and with great choices.
2. Mounting is the usual pain in the neck, but the instructions are adequate.
3. Same for setting up the display functions.
4. Quality of workmanship seems very fine and it does what you want.
Now the bad:
1. It failed in less than 60 days and it wasn't the battery. Amazon has a 30-day return policy, so no help there. I e-mailed Planet Bike, the mfg., but no answer yet.
2. The round bracket for the display mount on the handlebars is gigantic, as though the handlebars are as big as an exhaust pipe! You have to use rubber, cardboard, duct tape, etc. to build up a thick collar on your handlebars to mount the display head. That ugly mounting collar looks awful and is not very secure.
3. Instead of buttons to push, one slides the whole display forward on the mounting, depressing a button on the bottom, to make display choices. This is a pain in the neck and as clumsy as it sounds. I much prefer a couple of top-mounted buttons
Would I buy another? Maybe. I'll know if Planet Bike supports me with a replacement. If no replacement, then I reject this product and it's mfg.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
You like this Bike ComputerAug 25, 2010
By OhioHeartland
Shipping was quick. Opened it and waited a day or two for hubby to install it. After following the instructions it would not work correctly. I could get the clock function to work but nothing else.
I remember reading a review post of a guy who had trouble getting his working and returned to his review and he gave a very good and needed tip in order to get the bike computer functioning correctly. Here's his advice:
"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."
This advice made all the difference and is very important and is not clear in the instruction manual.
Other than that small frustration once we got it running it's been a fantastic odometer. I LOVE being able to see it's 4 functions at once. It turns itself off if your bike remains idle for too long but saves your information. Just a little movement from your bike and it turns itself back on. Buy this odometer you will not be disappointed. It's very readable and I had no problem seeing it on sunny days or gloomy ones.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Bike SpeedometerFeb 10, 2009
By V. Davis
Size is larger than its predecessor, but it works fine. Was concerned about installation, which can be touchy, but it went well. Has not needed adjusting in several months use. Aggregates until you reset it, so if you want individual ride statistics, you must remember to reset it at the beginning.
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