Mounting computer so sweat doesn't fall on it - Suggestions?
07-09-10, 08:00 PM
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Mounting computer so sweat doesn't fall on it - Suggestions?
I mounted my Garmin 705 atop my handlebar. I drip on the bottom portion of it when I sweat and it makes it hard to read [bold text added in edit - I'm not worried about the computer being damaged].
It seems like this wouldn't be a problem if the computer were mounted farther forward.
It seems like this wouldn't be a problem if the computer were mounted farther forward.
- Is this Topeak "BarXtender" a reasonable solution? It works as a straight extension or a T-shaped extension.
- Or is there a better solution?
Last edited by hobkirk; 07-10-10 at 06:25 AM. Reason: To clarify the problem
07-09-10, 08:05 PM
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sweat nor rain will effect it. i spent all winter sweating on mine and it works fine. later.
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If a bike computer won't hold up under normal riding conditions, and sweating happens while riding, then I'd reconsider my purchase.
07-09-10, 10:30 PM
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Pcad drips snots on his 'puter. Just wipe the sweat off when you're done. Unless of course you have that sweat that erodes the laser etching off of a RoadID...that's toxic, man.
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When I recover from the paroxysm of laughter caused by your post, I'll check back here to see what havoc you may have instigated...
You sir, FWIW, have my admiration.
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07-10-10, 07:43 AM
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You might try a tennis wrist band. That way you can wipe the face of the Garmin from time to time. As the band gets saturated, rotate it to let it dry out.
07-10-10, 07:51 AM
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FWIW, the bar extenders bounce around too much for me. Given that the 705 is a heavy little beast, that'd make reading the screen even more annoying. Maybe you can just mount it on the bars and tilt it up a bit, so sweat rolls off. Or, start another one of the 400 or so threads on best headband/skullcap. 
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when I drip on my PT and can't read it, I just wipe it off with the sweat band part of my gloves (or my hand if I'm not wearing my gloves) and keep riding. I wouldn't move it, I'd just wipe it off occasionally. Or not look at my computer so much.
07-10-10, 09:32 AM
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I use this and love it...https://www.bdopcycling.com/Dashboard%20Genie.asp
07-10-10, 01:59 PM
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07-10-10, 03:00 PM
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Mount it directly under your seat rather than to the handlebars. Although it will be in close proximity to sweat, none will ever fall on the display.
07-10-10, 04:23 PM
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Wipe it with Rain-x...sweat would slide right off!
07-10-10, 05:20 PM
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https://www.bdopcycling.com/Dashboard%20Genie.asp
Another vote for this. I have this on each of my bikes ( Edge 705) and I find that it puts the computer in a position that is much easier to read than on the stem or handlebar. I bought these after trying the FSA bracket, which I found to be too flimsy.
Another vote for this. I have this on each of my bikes ( Edge 705) and I find that it puts the computer in a position that is much easier to read than on the stem or handlebar. I bought these after trying the FSA bracket, which I found to be too flimsy.
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Don't ride with a computer that way it doesn't get wet.
07-10-10, 06:08 PM
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Wrap it in Saran Wrap or something similar, then rubber band around the base. I did this to by cycling 'puter on the Bike Tour of Colorado when it rained every damned day.
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I found the solution. Keeps sweat out of your eyes too. You aren't gonna like it.
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Ride a recumbent.
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Ride a recumbent.
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