Topeak Panoram V16 16 Function Dual Wireless Cycle Computer with Cadence: Your Ultimate Cycling Companion Review

I was hoping for an upgrade from my previous cycle computers. It still comes with cheap plastic handlebar mounts like the previous series. I had 4 V12 Wireless models. I like the big display for my MTB, but that's where it ends. When I first received the V16 product, the computer's battery itself was "DEAD". I know that usually even the docs say it has a shorter lifespan than a normal store bought battery, but it should arrive DOA. "LET'S NOW", at this price it should work PERIOD! This time I…

Read the reviews and take note of any negative comments. Despite the low ratings, I really liked the unique style of this device, so after doing a little research I decided to order it anyway. Needless to say, I returned it within an hour of opening the box due to a physical defect, which none of the other reviewers cited as a problem. There are 4 spring-loaded contact pins on the back of the display that retract when it is in place. slides into a docking unit that attaches to the handlebars…

I bought this and when I couldn't get it to work on my bike I gave it away. This is not a very good design. Problem number one is the documentation: It's a huge single sheet, like an unfolded large freeway map. The author's first goal seems to be to use as few words as possible, probably to minimize the difficulty of translating into the many different languages in which this (like most cycle computers) has to be documented. Other computers (e.g. VDO, Specialized) come with small books…