Planet Bike Protege 5.0 5 Function Bike Computer with 4 Line Display

Brand
Planet Bike Protege
Model
8000
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Planet Bike Protege 5.0 5-Function Bike Computer with 4-Line Display
Planet Bike Protege 5.0 5 Function Bike Computer with 4 Line Display – Features

The Protege Series are great for training, touring, or keeping track of car-free miles.

Functions: Current Speed – Ride Time – Trip Distance – Odometer – Clock
Magnet fits up to 4mm bladed spokes
Four-line, easy-to-read macromonitor LCD display provides up to five pieces of data at a glance
Mode changing is easy: push the computer forward in the spring loaded bracket- the computer is the button
Auto start/stop and LCD shut off
Heavy-duty, oversized wire harness and ultrasonically welded case ensure a durable, weatherproof unit
Fits 25.0-31.8mm handlebars
Weight: 57 grams with bracket and sensor
Case size: 40mm x 47mm
Height (w/ bracket): 27 mm

Item Specifications
Color	Black
Wireless	No
Heart Rate	No
GPS Enabled	No
Cadence	No

Current speed, ride time, trip distance, odometer, and clock
4-line MacroMonitorTM LCD displays up to 4 pieces of data at a glance
Fits 25.0-31.8mm handlebars
Magnet fits up to 4mm bladed spokes

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Planet Bike Protege 5.0 5 Function Bike Computer with 4 Line Display – Reviews

We went with model instead of the newer version cause we just wanted ride time, distance and odometer. Works perfectly and we love it/them, bought two.
Very pleased how easy it is/was to set up and use right away.

T. Williams

I’ve had this model in use for about five weeks. Installation was very easy; to set the circumference, I used a GPS and altered the setting until the two units matched speeds. It’s really convenient to have all the info I want with one glance, and the display is crisp and easy to read.

I haven’t experienced any of the problems noted in other Planet Bike computer reviews; my unit ‘remembers’ the trip data indefinitely, and it takes fairly deliberate action to reset the data. Perhaps the units others complained about were touchier than mine. The display doesn’t darken in direct sunlight, but the weather is still fairly cool here in the Chicago suburbs. We’ll see how it acts in hotter weather. The screen will darken for 10 to 20 seconds if I wipe the face with a finger. I have not tried the unit in the rain yet.

I wasn’t thrilled to find that the speed reads out in 1/2 mph increments, instead of tenths, which I was used to on my Cateye. Otherwise, I’m very satisfied with it.
J. Faircloth

Protege 5.0 is a eat little computer. Took me like 15 minutes to install, I had plenty of cord from the sensor to the unit, and it works just as described. Nice little size but easy to read. So far its been totally weatherproof too.

I recommend this bike computer for anyone interested.

Lesley A. Marshall

Just got back on a bike since 1951. Bought this amazing cyclocomputer to keep daily record of travel. It is TERRIFIC!! Took about 30 minutes to get it installed to my satisfaction, however think the instruction book has made an error. States that it needs to be “1-2cm” apart. No way! My first rotation of the front tire started registering everything and the distance is at least 3/8″in apart. Everything very easy to view, goes to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity but wakes right up on the 1st turn of the front tire. Am just a recretional rider and this one will last me to the “last ride”. VERY satisfied w/this purchase.