Mechanical bike computer
Analogue cycling computer with GPS
Sep. 29, 2020 - Willem L. Middelkoop
For the past week I have been riding my bicycle with Omata One, a special bike computer. Its mechanical hands indicate speed, distance, ascent and time ridden measured using precise GPS data. It is fun, read along to know why.
Continue reading![Legibility remains great, even if you pickup some dirt](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_08_Legibility-remains-great-even-if-you-pickup-some-dirt_500px.jpg)
![Once you finish your ride you can analyse the data by connecting Omata to your smartphone or computer](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_09_Once-you-finish-your-ride-you-can-analyse-the-data-by-connecting-Omata-to-your-smartphone-or-compute_500px.jpg)
![The mechanical display is actually very power efficient, providing a 17+ hours battery life. Charging is done using a standard USB-C connector on the back.](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_07_The-mechanical-display-is-actually-very-power-efficient-providing-a-17-hours-battery-life-Charging-i_500px.jpg)
![The outer ring is easy to operate with gloves on, it is precisely engineered from 6063 aluminium and has a nice tactile feel to it](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_06_The-outer-ring-is-easy-to-operate-with-gloves-on-it-is-precisely-engineered-from-6063-aluminium-and-_500px.jpg)
![Clear your mind by riding your bike in the early morning (photo taken during my morning commute)](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_00_Clear-your-mind-by-riding-your-bike-in-the-early-morning-photo-taken-during-my-morning-commute_500px.jpg)
![The dial has a lot of depth and detail, with balanced symmetry, legible typography and functional colours](/blog/2020-09-29_riding-with-omata-one/images/i_04_The-dial-has-a-lot-of-depth-and-detail-with-balanced-symmetry-legible-typography-and-functional-colo_500px.jpg)