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Omata Classic Analog Cycling Computer is Back, Updated and Now Built by Silca!

Silca has acquired and brought back the Omata analog cycling computer, releasing a limited run priced at $800. The device combines a mechanical analog dial displaying speed, distance, ascent, and ride time with internal GPS capabilities that record standard FIT files for training logs. Built in-house at Silca's Indianapolis facility, the resurrected unit features improved weather resistance, including a triple-barrier lip seal around the bezel and a Gore-Tex membrane over the barometric pressure sensor. Only a limited number of units can be made, making acquisition a challenge for interested cyclists.

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  • ✓ Silca acquired and resurrected Omata, releasing a limited run of the devices priced at $800.
  • ✓ The devices are made in-house at Silca's Indianapolis facility.
  • ✓ The computer features a mechanical analog dial displaying speed, distance, ascent, and ride time alongside internal GPS that records standard FIT files.
  • ✓ Upgrades include a triple-barrier lip seal around the bezel and a Gore-Tex membrane over the barometric pressure sensor for improved weather resistance.
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What changed

Silca acquired and resurrected the Omata analog cycling computer as an $800 limited-edition item built in-house at its Indianapolis facility.

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  1. Silca Revives Omata Analog Bike Computer

    Silca has acquired and brought back the Omata analog cycling computer, releasing a limited run priced at $800. The device combines a mechanical analog dial displaying speed, distance, ascent, and ride time with internal GPS capabilities that record standard FIT files for training logs. Built in-house at Silca's Indianapolis facility, the resurrected unit features improved weather resistance, including a triple-barrier lip seal around the bezel and a Gore-Tex membrane over the barometric pressure sensor. Only a limited number of units can be made, making acquisition a challenge for interested cyclists.

    Why it matters

    The Omata device first gained fame as a cult-classic cycling computer that merged mechanical design with internal GPS tracking. Its return under Silca marks a notable acquisition in the cycling tech space. Because production is restricted to a limited run out of Indianapolis, availability remains strictly constrained.

    What is confirmed

    • Silca acquired and resurrected Omata, releasing a limited run of the devices priced at $800.
    • The devices are made in-house at Silca's Indianapolis facility.
    • The computer features a mechanical analog dial displaying speed, distance, ascent, and ride time alongside internal GPS that records standard FIT files.
    • Upgrades include a triple-barrier lip seal around the bezel and a Gore-Tex membrane over the barometric pressure sensor for improved weather resistance.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Getting one might prove to be a challenge due to the limited number that can be made.

    What to watch next

    • Monitor whether Silca expands production beyond the initial limited run.
    • Observe customer and reviewer feedback on the updated weather resistance and Seiko movement features.
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. shopping.yahoo.com — Prime Day deals are still available today: Here's what to buy and what to skip
    2. Bikerumor — Omata Classic Analog Cycling Computer is Back, Updated and Now Built by Silca!
    3. Bike Magazine — The World’s Coolest Bike Computer Is Back (And It Has a Seiko Movement)
    4. Gear Patrol — Today in Gear: The Coolest Cycling GPS Around Returns with Uniquely Analog Appeal
    5. Outside Magazine — Silca Revives Cult Classic Omata Analog Bike Computer—But Only a Limited Number Can Be Made
    6. Escape Collective — Silca brings back the Omata as an $800 limited-edition item
    7. road.cc — Check out Silca's retro-looking bike computer, the AI coaching system that promises real-world rewards, new shoes to keep your feet comfy this winter, and the rest of the week’s bike tech news
    8. velo.outsideonline.com — VELO - Competitive Cycling News, Race Results and Bike Reviews - Velo
    9. bikepacking.com — Friday Debrief: SuperSomething Bike Check, Omata Returns, Brody Leven’s Flaanimal, Quatre Stem, and More…
    10. velo.outsideonline.com — Silca Revives the Cult Classic Omata Analog Bike Computer
    11. theradavist.com — Silca Ressurects Omata: the Iconic Analog Cycling Computer
    12. news.twotoneams.nl — SILCA Acquires OMATA; Announces Limited Re-Release of OMATA ...
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