Black Friday bike GPS: discounts on devices and bundles

The Black Friday bike GPS from Vélo-Store includes GPS units, basic wired or wireless cycle computers, electric bike displays, and handlebar mounts, many of which are on discount during the event. For a GPS, the difference between two crossed-out prices often depends on the contents of the box, with or without sensors; for a display or mount, it depends on compatibility with your bike.

GPS, simple computer or display: what family does the offer belong to?

The GPS traces and records each outing, follows a pre-set route and receives data from sensors, such as heart rate, cadence or power. A simple computer shows speed, distance and duration thanks to a wheel sensor, connected either by wire or wirelessly. An electric bike display controls the assistance: it is part of the motor system and can only be replaced with a compatible model. Lastly, there are various mounts that fix the device to the handlebars or the stem. The functions of each family are explained in detail on the bike GPS computer page, available all year round.

A discount can be seen in the contents of the box

The same GPS is often sold alone or in a pack with sensors, and a letter or word in the name makes a difference: each version has its own price, and two discounts can only be compared if the boxes are identical. Check the list of contents: speed or cadence sensor, heart rate belt, handlebar mount or extension, charging cable. Also check the protocols, ANT+ or Bluetooth, if you plan to connect it to a sensor you already own, like a power sensor or a home trainer.

Simple computers and electric bike displays

For a simple computer, the choice is between wired, with no battery in the sensor but with a cable running along the fork, and wireless, cleaner, with a sensor that can be replaced or recharged. Kits for a second bike allow you to switch the computer from one bike to another. For an electric bike display, take note of the brand and generation of the motor, then the connectivity: some screens come with 5 or 6 pins, or in CANbus version, and cannot be exchanged.

Computer mounts: the interface and handlebars

A mount is chosen based on two criteria. The interface first: each GPS manufacturer has its own, and many mounts specify which brands they accept. The diameter of the handlebars or stem is next, usually 31.8 or 35 mm on a modern bike. An advanced mount positions the screen in front of the handlebars and leaves space for a light, which you can find among the bike lights on offer. Batteries, phone cases and lighting complete the Black Friday electronic bike section. After the offer, look for discontinued computers in the clearance section and new models in the new arrivals.

Brands of computers and GPS in the offer

Wahoo sets its computers through a mobile app that configures screens and sensors; the page offers the Elemnt Bolt V3, compact, and the Elemnt Roam V3, with a larger screen for navigation.

Sigma codes its BC computers in their name: WR for the wired version, WL for the wireless version, STS for its coded digital transmission, and CAD when a cadence sensor is included. The brand also offers the Rox 2.0 and Rox 4.0 GPS.

Shimano provides the screens and mounts for its electric bike systems, such as the SC-E5000 and SC-E6010, as well as display mounts for 31.8 and 35 mm handlebars.

Hammerhead, a brand of the SRAM group based in Chicago, has built its Karoo GPS around a colour touchscreen, with pinch-to-zoom navigation.

Bryton sells its Rider 460 in two versions: 460E, the computer alone, and 460D, bundled with a heart rate belt and cadence sensor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the GPS come with its sensors?

Not always: the basic version includes the computer, its mount and a cable, while packs add sensors. Read the box contents before comparing two prices.

Will my power sensor work with this GPS?

Yes, if both share a protocol, ANT+ or Bluetooth, and the GPS displays power. The computer's specifications list the types of supported sensors.

How to choose a compatible mount?

Locate the mounting interface of your GPS, then measure the handlebars or stem where the clamp goes. Some mounts come with inserts for various brands.

Can I change the screen of my electric bike?

Only for a model intended by the motor manufacturer, with the same connectivity. A screen from another system will not communicate with the motor.

Should I buy my GPS on the day of Black Friday?

No. The Friday of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is just a marker: Vélo-Store extends its Black Friday discounts on computers and GPS throughout November. This allows you to check the protocols of your sensors, ANT+ or Bluetooth.