Silca revives Omata analog bike computer at US$800
The company plans small production batches while its supply of discontinued Seiko movements lasts.
Silca has acquired Omata and resumed making its analog cycling computer, priced at US$800. Production and final assembly have shifted to the company’s Indianapolis facility, but the number of units will depend on the availability of discontinued Seiko components.
According to Silca chief executive Josh Poertner, the computer depends on a limited stock of those legacy parts. Silca plans to produce small batches until supplies are exhausted. Four stepper motors move the dial’s hands to indicate elapsed time, ascent, distance and speed, while GPS records the ride.
Silca has retained the movements but redesigned the surrounding electronics, adding a new circuit board, battery system and housing. The rotating bezel has a triple-barrier lip seal, and a Gore-Tex membrane covers the barometric sensor. An underside square cleat accommodates standard mounts from Garmin and Wahoo.
The computer includes ANT+ and now charges through USB-C. On iOS, it can pair with external heart rate monitors and power meters. Riders can transfer recordings through Omata’s app or by cable.
Battery life is about 17 hours, and the device weighs 83 grams. It offers neither navigation nor notifications, with the dial serving as its only display. Omata originally sold the design through Kickstarter in 2016, with a planned retail price of US$599.
