Smart Tech
What are Bike Computer / GPS?
The handlebar-mounted screen that tracks your speed, distance and route.
Simplified schematic — not to scale.
In plain English
A bike computer sits on the handlebar and, using GPS and various sensors, tracks your speed, distance, route and sometimes heart rate or power.
A simple analogy
“It's a fitness tracker and a satnav, shrunk down and clipped to your handlebar.”
How it works
GPS chips triangulate your position from satellites, while wireless sensors on the wheel or pedals feed in extra data like cadence and speed, all logged and displayed in real time.
Signs of trouble
- ⚠Won't hold GPS signal
- ⚠Battery draining unusually fast
- ⚠Sensor pairing repeatedly drops out
Rough UK cost
£30 – £600 depending on features
Always get a written quote. Prices vary by bike, region and parts brand.
Heads up: Bikeautonomy is for general guidance only. If your bike is behaving oddly or you're not confident, get it looked at by a qualified bike mechanic.