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Post by supreme on May 21, 2008 12:55:28 GMT 8
So, what would you guys advise as a good buy (functionality and dependability wise) for both wired and wireless comps then? Need your inputs as I am planning to get one before Saturday. Salamat po.
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cmtulis
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"I can resist everything except temptation"
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Post by cmtulis on Jun 9, 2008 20:40:32 GMT 8
Have been hearing a lot of bad reviews for the wireless cyclos being too expensive and failing on dependability and accuracy so I got myself a Cateye Velo5.. Every basic function is there, you have a clock, your speed and distance and even your average speed is there! Velo8 has a calories burned counter but what for? Stuff like that is inaccurate because it depends from person to person anyway.. Some even have the temperature, it's just aesthetics.. ;D Common... So what if you know the temp? It's not like your riding and think.. Hmmmm... I wonder? Oh! 38 degrees.. wooow... ;D You don't need so many functions while riding anyway..
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Post by dinoxsite on Jun 10, 2008 0:18:21 GMT 8
wow boybi & rocky, that sucks. time to change! ;D cyclocomputers i've used that have the auto start/stop functions: cateye planet bike serfas another thing about topeak, a friend of mine uses i think the Topeak Comp 140. very inconsistent when it rains (cadence 300+, speed 120kph...) i've had my Topeak Comp 130 for 8 months now and have ridden it in scorching heat (almost every weekend ride) and heavy downpour (heaviest was on the Pililla leg on the way back to All Terra from Bugarin) and has never skipped a beat. based on my experience, this particular Topeak is pretty much reliable. difference from the Comp 140 is the lack of cadence. all the other 13 functions are the same
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Post by angelobryant on Jun 10, 2008 6:41:27 GMT 8
I have a wireless cyclo and so far it's proving to be quite dependable.
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barcus
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if only suzuki makes mtb...
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Post by barcus on Jun 10, 2008 11:49:56 GMT 8
i have a wireless cateye. the instruction manual doesnt say where to put the magnet sensor. theoretically, placing the sensor closer to the spindle should give a different reading than a sensor farther from the spindle. any experience?
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Post by angelobryant on Jun 10, 2008 11:58:08 GMT 8
i have a wireless cateye. the instruction manual doesnt say where to put the magnet sensor. theoretically, placing the sensor closer to the spindle should give a different reading than a sensor farther from the spindle. any experience? no it won't give a different reading since the cyclocomp is counting the number of times the magnet passes the sensor. Number of passes per second X wheel circumference = speed. Doesn't matter if its close or far from the hub. What's important is you set the correct tire circumference. TIP: Place the sensor as close to the computer as possible. Position it near the top of the fork legs for better reception.
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