Review on Planet Bike Protege 8 Function Computer by Michael Wehrman

All simple speedometers do the same thing and with the same accuracy. Of the many we've tried, the PB Proteges are by far the easiest to use and have the handiest display. These are the only bike computers we ever buy. If someone gets a new bike, we immediately order another one. To be honest, since every member of our family has multiple bikes, the PB Protege series are the only speedometers we really remember using. With a simple one-click, you can conveniently select the display you want or reset your ride stats by pressing and holding the button a little longer. It will no longer be impossible to figure out how to reset your ride settings, get the mode you want, or worse, accidentally reset the calibration when you're standing still and ready to ride. Imagine you have several digital clocks that you need to learn and remember how to use. Then imagine that your wife and kids also have a couple of watches that you don't even use yourself. They can be incredibly difficult to remember how to use, and if you make a mistake you'll have to pull out your tape measure, spin the wheel a few times, and figure out how to reprogram the device. This was the case before every family ride until we started switching everything to PB speedos. Ease of use aside, the display is nice and uncluttered, pretty much showing everything you want to know on one screen. No need to fiddle with the speedometer mid-ride. These speedometers seem to be holding up well. Of the half dozen we had, the only one we saw failed after years of wet and sometimes even salty 4 season commuting. If you like gimmicks and sophisticated technology, you should get another speedometer. If you just want a speedometer that gets the job done without you having to think about it so you can ride your bike, then consider one of Planet Bike's protégés.