Glad you found the review helpful. If you want a no-frills computer, it's hard to be the CYCPLUS G1. I honestly don't know how they were able to get it so cheap while still including a GPS chip. Most computers this price are non-GPS and require speed sensors.
Great review has a person that is new to bike computers (MTB only) it was really helpful that you included the comparison section I will be getting a slightly bigger m1 so that I can upload rides to Strava directly
Thanks William, glad the comparisons could help. The M1 is definitely has more features, and if you look at higher end Bryton computers you'll even get full mapping and touch screens.
It depends on what you want to do with it, the CYCPLUS G1 is not a data logger and does not even record data (there is no way to export data from it). If you're just looking for a cheap way to monitor speed and trip-distances then the G1 would be great for attaching to RC cars.
This is great. All I wanted was real time speed distance and time ridden. My rides record from my watch to my phone that is in my rear bag and upload to strava.
I bought CYCPLUS G1 to avoid cables and get a frustration free experience. But this product have its own way and oftentimes do not show anything the first 5-10 minutes af cycling despite its turned on.
That's strange. Usually the CYCPLUS get GPS signal pretty quickly. I'd recommend turning it on outside and not inside the house, that does seem to help it find a signal faster.
This CYCPLUS is the PERFECT speedometerand important data meter ! The best part of it is that it is app free ! 'cuase well after all ! cycling is precisely about freedom !!! It will give you real speeds , distances and times ! it's all a real cyclist really needs !!!
Just a note - the CYCPLUS G1 does not connect with the CYCPLUS app and doesn't let you export data. You'll want the M1 / M2 or the other models if you wants to map your ride or share it.
Is there any way to download the information off the G1 onto a cell phone or computer if you want to keep track for a multiple day charity ride? I’m just concerned that the information could be lost. Also what is the largest number of miles it can record, we are doing a 25,000 mile cycle ride for fundraising.
No, there is no way to extract the data. I'd recommend getting a different CYCPLUS computer so you can actually export the data. I don't know what the maximum odometer value would be but for these style computer with pre-defined grids you might be limited to 9999 if there is only space for 4 digits.
Thanks! I imagine they were only able to hit the low price point by removing the bluetooth connectivity. You can pay slightly more for the CYCPLUS M1 (th-cam.com/video/nFM2n3HbIk0/w-d-xo.html) or buy the $35 Coospo which has sensor connectivity (th-cam.com/video/pIFVT3dWEDs/w-d-xo.html).
Yeah, those might be good options. However, the place I am from has very limited options available for cyclists. Now I'm using a certain Magene C406 and I can't find any other bike computer beating it in it's price range hope to see a review of this product from you someday
Hello and thank you for nice introduction and review, also good to know about comparable computers. This small comp have included bike bar mount, what about his bigger brother, M1, included mount also ?
Thanks! Yes, the CYCPLUS M1 also comes with a simple rubber strap style handlebar mount. CYCPLUS also sells a separate out-front-mount (www.cycplus.com/products/cycplus-cycling-out-front-bike-mount-designed-for-cycling-computer) which I'd highly recommend - it puts your computer directly in front of the stem and keeps your handlebars clear of clutter.
@@TheSweetCyclists Sorry for disturbing...received one, looks good small screen comp. The charging 3 bars would be disappear after charging is complete? How I know it changed maximum complete?
I just cycled along a disused railway line for 55 minutes and the G1 time lost over a minute when compared to the stopwatch on my wristwatch. Also on some occasions the speed indicated zero even though I was travelling at approx 15 mph. Could it be that the GPS signal is lost due to overhanging trees? Also is there any way to set the ODO (C8) to show mileage to 0.01 miles. It currently shows 0.1 miles.
Yes, if you lose GPS signal your speed drops to zero and mileage can be inaccurate. If you do a lot of riding in forests or tunnels you should consider using a different GPS computer that can pair to a speed sensor which measures rotation of your wheel instead of GPS for distance/speed. Regarding the 0.01 accurate distance display, I'm not sure I've seen any GPS show that many digits.
Hi, what happens if you set off on your bike and ride for an hour and ride say 12 miles and then stop at a cafe for half an hour? When you start again does the time and distance just get added on under "DST" and "Time"? This is what I'd expect to happen and if this is correct how do you reset "DST" and "Time" to zero for the next ride, say the following day?
Yes, every time you power the computer on/off all the trip data so the "ride time" and "ride distance" would be reset to zero. As you said, the total ride time and accumulated odometer are still tracked under the "total" value fields.
Hello. Please help to setup correctly time. For example, i want set 17:35 (Hours: minutes) - How to do that? in menu C4 there only time zone GMT, and not possible to enter manual values for (Hours: minutes) .
Just started to use mine and don't seem to get a connection. Does it take a few minutes to connect? Curious! Only rode down the street and back to get on the computer to see if I was doing something wrong.
You can see all the time zones on a map here - www.timeanddate.com/time/map/. The US has a few GMT time zones, but here in California it is -8 currently with daylight savings time.
I don't have the GPS computer anymore to confirm, but I believe it should automatically switch to miles once you ride a long enough distance. With the limited display digits, I don't see how it could even show a multi-mile ride distance in feet (1 mile = 5280 ft which wouldn't fit on the screen). The computer does have an option to switch between miles / ft and km / meters though.
Yeah mine records my trip distance in feet for a few minutes after switching on but then reverts to miles. This unit is bargain basement so what it does is admirable for the price. I have no complaints.
Hey, do you know if i can easily reset the kilometer as i want to use it as a tripmaster. With a roadblock i have to reset to zero at every corner in the roadblock, and i search for a device, where i have to push just one button to reset the meters. Do you know this maybe? Thank you!
I don't believe there is a reset - the trip distance is based on the distance since the computer was turned on. You would have to power cycle it to get the new distance. For your use, it seems like it would be a lot easier to just write down the distance at each roadblock and do the a little match to find each leg. Otherwise, you could do a full factory reset to clear the trip and odometer distance.
Only the total distance can be changed via C8 setting screen. A full factory reset would set both values back to zero though (C7 screen on settings menu). There meant to be like your cars odometer - it's the total running time and distance. Each time you turn the computer on, the current time / distance will reset from zero which is more useful for your current ride.
The computer tracks the accumulated time / distance - it's a feature of the computer that acts like your cars odometer. If you really want those cleared too, you can do the factor reset option which is the last option on the configuration menu.
No, this budget version has no exporting capability (no USB export or to CYCPLUS app). The G1 is just meant for real-time data display and tracking total distance. CYCPLUS has quite a few other GPS computers that do have exporting options though.
The recovery mode is a factory reset option to reset everything back to the initial factory values. You have to hold the button to activate it as it resets odometer values as well.
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you so very much for your reply, I just got one through the post and didn't quite understand the recovery mode option so thank you again.
If I want this for an RC car application where I don't want to interface with accessories, is this too much and would I be better off just getting the G1? If I wanted to mount this just using Velcro, is that possible with the attaching point on the back? Thanks.
This is a great option for RC cars since it's so cheap. The computer uses a standard Garmin quarter turn style mount so you can get velcro or adhesive mounts for it such as www.amazon.com/Thinvik-Universal-Adhesive-Sticking-Smartphone/dp/B096LSM1T4/ for pretty cheap.
@@TheSweetCyclists I have been using the G1 on my Sprrd run R/C cars and it works perfectly with no issues and it is not 80.00 which is the cheapest from a rc car vender
You can't set the time directly (hours / minutes) - you only set the time zone (hours relative to GMT). It's the first option (C4) in the configuration menu: (1) long press settings button to enter config menu, (2) short press power button to edit time zone, (3) short press the setting button to increment value, (4) short press power button to apply.
The GPS computer uses a micro-USB cable to change the internal battery. Yes - this is a great computer for RC cars since it's so compact. You cannot pull the data files though - this computer does not store the ride information. It's just for real-time data display and accumulated values such as odometer / total time.
Nope. I'm not sure why CYCPLUS left it off this computer since it's a very useful metric to display. It could have easily replaced the total ride time field which isn't particularly useful.
I'd recommend turning it on outdoors where there is clear reception. The GPS computer should work nearly worldwide as long as there are no major obstructions (tunnels / dense trees).
If you want to clear the odometer (the accumulated riding distance) you can set it on the C8 configuration page - hold the bottom right button and then press the bottom left until you see the C8 page (4 clicks). Everytime you turn off / on the computer the total riding time and riding distance should start from 0 again. There is no explicit "start" or "stop" functionality, it accumulates data as soon as you power it on.
You have to hold the bottom right button to enter the configuration menu. The first page you'll see is "C4" which is the time offset from GMT. You can look up your local offset using this map - www.timeanddate.com/time/map/
If you enter somewhere with poor GPS reception you'll lose speed/distance. The same thing happens to me in long tunnels. The only way to avoid that is to run a speed sensor instead of relying on GPS signal to compute speed - but you'll need a computer like the CYCPLUS M1 which lets you sync to sensors.
Is the computer able to connect to the GPS signal? I'd recommend turning the computer on outdoors where there is better reception to help it connect quicker. Once GPS signal is acquired, the speed / distance displays should automatically be displayed. Note - there is also a "now" (live), "max" (maximum values) and "avg" (average values) display so make sure you're aware of which mode you are in to avoid confusion.
It's all I need after having decades of over the top (expensive) bike computers. This helped.Thanks!
Glad you found the review helpful. If you want a no-frills computer, it's hard to be the CYCPLUS G1. I honestly don't know how they were able to get it so cheap while still including a GPS chip. Most computers this price are non-GPS and require speed sensors.
Great review has a person that is new to bike computers (MTB only) it was really helpful that you included the comparison section I will be getting a slightly bigger m1 so that I can upload rides to Strava directly
Thanks William, glad the comparisons could help. The M1 is definitely has more features, and if you look at higher end Bryton computers you'll even get full mapping and touch screens.
Thank you for the great review and comparison. Would it be a budget replacement for much more expensive Skyrc GPS for rc cars?
It depends on what you want to do with it, the CYCPLUS G1 is not a data logger and does not even record data (there is no way to export data from it). If you're just looking for a cheap way to monitor speed and trip-distances then the G1 would be great for attaching to RC cars.
This is great. All I wanted was real time speed distance and time ridden. My rides record from my watch to my phone that is in my rear bag and upload to strava.
The G1 is great for real-time metrics, CYCPLUS has found a nice niche with the computer.
Really well Reviewed and UI, Functionality explained. Many thanks.
I bought CYCPLUS G1 to avoid cables and get a frustration free experience. But this product have its own way and oftentimes do not show anything the first 5-10 minutes af cycling despite its turned on.
That's strange. Usually the CYCPLUS get GPS signal pretty quickly. I'd recommend turning it on outside and not inside the house, that does seem to help it find a signal faster.
Same here. Does nothing for 15 minutes then gives random speeds from 30 seconds ago. I am sending it back.
Mine glitches now and again but as I'm only after milage I'm happy to put up with that. Mostly it works fine.
Thank you for this video, simple and informative 👊🏻
This CYCPLUS is the PERFECT speedometerand important data meter !
The best part of it is that it is app free ! 'cuase well after all ! cycling is precisely about freedom !!!
It will give you real speeds , distances and times ! it's all a real cyclist really needs !!!
Just a note - the CYCPLUS G1 does not connect with the CYCPLUS app and doesn't let you export data. You'll want the M1 / M2 or the other models if you wants to map your ride or share it.
Is there any way to download the information off the G1 onto a cell phone or computer if you want to keep track for a multiple day charity ride? I’m just concerned that the information could be lost. Also what is the largest number of miles it can record, we are doing a 25,000 mile cycle ride for fundraising.
No, there is no way to extract the data. I'd recommend getting a different CYCPLUS computer so you can actually export the data. I don't know what the maximum odometer value would be but for these style computer with pre-defined grids you might be limited to 9999 if there is only space for 4 digits.
Everything is perfect, I just wish there were bluetooth connection so that we cloud upload the ride to Strava....
Excellent review nonetheless!
Thanks! I imagine they were only able to hit the low price point by removing the bluetooth connectivity. You can pay slightly more for the CYCPLUS M1 (th-cam.com/video/nFM2n3HbIk0/w-d-xo.html) or buy the $35 Coospo which has sensor connectivity (th-cam.com/video/pIFVT3dWEDs/w-d-xo.html).
Yeah, those might be good options. However, the place I am from has very limited options available for cyclists. Now I'm using a certain Magene C406 and I can't find any other bike computer beating it in it's price range hope to see a review of this product from you someday
Hello and thank you for nice introduction and review, also good to know about comparable computers.
This small comp have included bike bar mount, what about his bigger brother, M1, included mount also ?
Thanks! Yes, the CYCPLUS M1 also comes with a simple rubber strap style handlebar mount. CYCPLUS also sells a separate out-front-mount (www.cycplus.com/products/cycplus-cycling-out-front-bike-mount-designed-for-cycling-computer) which I'd highly recommend - it puts your computer directly in front of the stem and keeps your handlebars clear of clutter.
@@TheSweetCyclists Thank you. Ordered one.
@@TheSweetCyclists Sorry for disturbing...received one, looks good small screen comp. The charging 3 bars would be disappear after charging is complete?
How I know it changed maximum complete?
I just cycled along a disused railway line for 55 minutes and the G1 time lost over a minute when compared to the stopwatch on my wristwatch. Also on some occasions the speed indicated zero even though I was travelling at approx 15 mph. Could it be that the GPS signal is lost due to overhanging trees?
Also is there any way to set the ODO (C8) to show mileage to 0.01 miles. It currently shows 0.1 miles.
Yes, if you lose GPS signal your speed drops to zero and mileage can be inaccurate. If you do a lot of riding in forests or tunnels you should consider using a different GPS computer that can pair to a speed sensor which measures rotation of your wheel instead of GPS for distance/speed. Regarding the 0.01 accurate distance display, I'm not sure I've seen any GPS show that many digits.
Hello, thc for review. Is "odo" reset after it turn off? or is it total training distance?
Odometer is a total accumulated distance while trip distance is reset each time.
Thank you
Hi, what happens if you set off on your bike and ride for an hour and ride say 12 miles and then stop at a cafe for half an hour? When you start again does the time and distance just get added on under "DST" and "Time"? This is what I'd expect to happen and if this is correct how do you reset "DST" and "Time" to zero for the next ride, say the following day?
Yes, every time you power the computer on/off all the trip data so the "ride time" and "ride distance" would be reset to zero. As you said, the total ride time and accumulated odometer are still tracked under the "total" value fields.
Hello. Please help to setup correctly time. For example, i want set 17:35 (Hours: minutes) - How to do that? in menu C4 there only time zone GMT, and not possible to enter manual values for (Hours: minutes) .
There is no way to set the exact time - only the time zone. You just need to look up your time zone and input that in.
Thank you so much for explaining the stupid buttons lol
Just started to use mine and don't seem to get a connection. Does it take a few minutes to connect? Curious! Only rode down the street and back to get on the computer to see if I was doing something wrong.
Update and as stated in other comments. After about a minute it turned on. Easy to use, screen size is perfect, and love the features.
Mine usually takes ~20-30 seconds to get a GPS connection. I'd recommend turning it on outdoors to give it the best chance to connect.
what is the time zone USA ??...to set the clock...directions please G1
You can see all the time zones on a map here - www.timeanddate.com/time/map/. The US has a few GMT time zones, but here in California it is -8 currently with daylight savings time.
Is there a way you can see the distance you’ve traveled in miles rather than feet?
I don't have the GPS computer anymore to confirm, but I believe it should automatically switch to miles once you ride a long enough distance. With the limited display digits, I don't see how it could even show a multi-mile ride distance in feet (1 mile = 5280 ft which wouldn't fit on the screen). The computer does have an option to switch between miles / ft and km / meters though.
Yeah mine records my trip distance in feet for a few minutes after switching on but then reverts to miles.
This unit is bargain basement so what it does is admirable for the price. I have no complaints.
Hey, do you know if i can easily reset the kilometer as i want to use it as a tripmaster. With a roadblock i have to reset to zero at every corner in the roadblock, and i search for a device, where i have to push just one button to reset the meters. Do you know this maybe?
Thank you!
I don't believe there is a reset - the trip distance is based on the distance since the computer was turned on. You would have to power cycle it to get the new distance. For your use, it seems like it would be a lot easier to just write down the distance at each roadblock and do the a little match to find each leg. Otherwise, you could do a full factory reset to clear the trip and odometer distance.
How do you reset the total distance traveled and total time?
Only the total distance can be changed via C8 setting screen. A full factory reset would set both values back to zero though (C7 screen on settings menu). There meant to be like your cars odometer - it's the total running time and distance. Each time you turn the computer on, the current time / distance will reset from zero which is more useful for your current ride.
Mine only works when plugged in and stopped charging after some use ...
Sorry to hear that - I'd recommend reaching out to CYCPLUS customer support for a replacement if your still in the warranty window.
I am trying to reset my miles and time but it keeps my previous rides info. Anyway to zero out the time and DST?
The computer tracks the accumulated time / distance - it's a feature of the computer that acts like your cars odometer. If you really want those cleared too, you can do the factor reset option which is the last option on the configuration menu.
I actually want the odometer so I can keep track of my miles for the year :)
Does it allows to download the fit file? Which has gps records?
No, this budget version has no exporting capability (no USB export or to CYCPLUS app). The G1 is just meant for real-time data display and tracking total distance. CYCPLUS has quite a few other GPS computers that do have exporting options though.
@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks 👍🏼
What does the recovery mode do?
The recovery mode is a factory reset option to reset everything back to the initial factory values. You have to hold the button to activate it as it resets odometer values as well.
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you so very much for your reply, I just got one through the post and didn't quite understand the recovery mode option so thank you again.
If I want this for an RC car application where I don't want to interface with accessories, is this too much and would I be better off just getting the G1? If I wanted to mount this just using Velcro, is that possible with the attaching point on the back? Thanks.
This is a great option for RC cars since it's so cheap. The computer uses a standard Garmin quarter turn style mount so you can get velcro or adhesive mounts for it such as www.amazon.com/Thinvik-Universal-Adhesive-Sticking-Smartphone/dp/B096LSM1T4/ for pretty cheap.
@@TheSweetCyclists I have been using the G1 on my Sprrd run R/C cars and it works perfectly with no issues and it is not 80.00 which is the cheapest from a rc car vender
how do you adjust the time? i cant figure it out, the directions are very vauge
You can't set the time directly (hours / minutes) - you only set the time zone (hours relative to GMT). It's the first option (C4) in the configuration menu: (1) long press settings button to enter config menu, (2) short press power button to edit time zone, (3) short press the setting button to increment value, (4) short press power button to apply.
how do charge cycplus unit t can you use this for rc ??????
The GPS computer uses a micro-USB cable to change the internal battery. Yes - this is a great computer for RC cars since it's so compact. You cannot pull the data files though - this computer does not store the ride information. It's just for real-time data display and accumulated values such as odometer / total time.
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Does it show the kilometres you've covered?
Yes, there is a trip (resets each time to start a recording) and total distance (accumulated total distance) odometer.
No gradient?
Nope. I'm not sure why CYCPLUS left it off this computer since it's a very useful metric to display. It could have easily replaced the total ride time field which isn't particularly useful.
For some reason , Mines not connecting to a satellite.
I'd recommend turning it on outdoors where there is clear reception. The GPS computer should work nearly worldwide as long as there are no major obstructions (tunnels / dense trees).
Can someone tell me how to clear mileage, time etc?
If you want to clear the odometer (the accumulated riding distance) you can set it on the C8 configuration page - hold the bottom right button and then press the bottom left until you see the C8 page (4 clicks). Everytime you turn off / on the computer the total riding time and riding distance should start from 0 again. There is no explicit "start" or "stop" functionality, it accumulates data as soon as you power it on.
@@TheSweetCyclists thank you for the answer
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You have to hold the bottom right button to enter the configuration menu. The first page you'll see is "C4" which is the time offset from GMT. You can look up your local offset using this map - www.timeanddate.com/time/map/
my speedometer is losing speed in the woods. Does yours also have such problems?
If you enter somewhere with poor GPS reception you'll lose speed/distance. The same thing happens to me in long tunnels. The only way to avoid that is to run a speed sensor instead of relying on GPS signal to compute speed - but you'll need a computer like the CYCPLUS M1 which lets you sync to sensors.
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Mine doesn’t work at all, no speed is being sensed…
Is the computer able to connect to the GPS signal? I'd recommend turning the computer on outdoors where there is better reception to help it connect quicker. Once GPS signal is acquired, the speed / distance displays should automatically be displayed. Note - there is also a "now" (live), "max" (maximum values) and "avg" (average values) display so make sure you're aware of which mode you are in to avoid confusion.