Review: O-Synce is a young German company founded in 2009 in Weinheim on the Bergstrasse to develop portable microelectronics and sensors. One of the products they have released since then is the Mini PC Free.
The O-Synce Mini PC Free is a simple and very lightweight (18 grams) bike computer that can optionally be connected to a PC. We tried to find out what it can do.
equipment and practice
The first thing that impresses is the simple installation; the twist-around handlebar mount makes attaching the bike computer to the handlebars or stem a breeze. The speed sensor can be easily attached to the fork using the included cable ties, and the magnet to a spoke. Then, simply attach the computer head to the mount, and you're ready to go. Since the speed data is transmitted wirelessly, there's no need for any complicated cable routing.
The E'sy touch operating concept allows you to cycle through all functions sequentially. All functions include: current speed, average speed, maximum speed, comparison between current and average speed, trip distance, total distance, and trip time.
General features include adjustable wheel size, time display, automatic start/stop function, and data transferability to a PC. The Mini PC Free can be configured via a PC interface using an input screen, and all settings can be transferred.
Even a ride in the rain didn't bother the little all-rounder, because it's waterproof up to 3 bar.
Conclusion
Thanks to its large display, good readability, and simple operation, the O-Synce Mini PC Free is a great companion for everyday standard rides. It's quick to attach and then immediately ready for use. When you park your bike, it fits in any trouser pocket, where its 18 grams make it barely noticeable. However, it's only partially suitable for more active cyclists, as it lacks features such as heart rate and cadence.
product Highlights
- no unnecessary and confusing bells and whistles
- easy to handle
price and web
- EUR 35,90
- www.o-synce.com