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One of the primary benefits of bike computers is that they allow you to track your progress and monitor your performance. By keeping track of your speed and distance, you can set goals for yourself and work to improve your cycling abilities over time.

Bike computers are purpose-built machines for cycling, designed to be weatherproof and crash-resistant. They are also designed to fit onto handlebars. One of the key purposes is to record GPS data, which a bike computer can cope much more effectively with in terms of battery life compared to a smartphone.

GPS devices are another popular technology that has transformed cycling. GPS devices, like those found in many smartphones or dedicated bike GPS units, allow you to track your route and provide turn-by-turn directions. They can also give you information about your speed, distance travelled and elevation changes.

A lot of cyclists are curious about their metrics—even if it's just how far or fast they ride. Much like the dashboard display in a car, a handlebar-mounted bike computer can tell you all sorts of things about your ride, even performance data like cadence and power.

Stan Purdum replies: The short answer is “Yes,” but since there are two classes of bike computers, the longer answer is “It depends on what you want to know about your ride.” Bike computers can be classed as “basic” and “advanced,” though they aren't usually identified by that terminology.