The only thing about the aluminum housing, mechanical "cyclometer" on my first Windsor Carerra Sport, I didn't like; was the sound of the striker hitting the cogged wheel on the device.

There were alternatives though, which used a little pulley not much larger than a quarter in circumference; that reason says would be silent or nearly so. Those were more expensive, and also larger; since I believe for one thing, they may've had more functions?

I think now I'd still like my original choice; where I'd probably find the little clicking sound more comforting than previously. And folks, in case no one notices these sorts of things; there is A LOT more traffic on the roads-so a little clicking isn't as big a deal.



My sole cross-country journey, for instance; took place May of '79 in the middle of an "energy crisis" when gas lines formed in urban areas, while across west Texas, New Mexico & Arizona the only things on the road besides myself, were either semi trucks or Winnabegos.

A total manic thrill were the cattle trucks with a second trailer; since I got used to hearing the roar of a big truck engine beside my left shoulder only feet away, as a huge whoosh from the air blasting me simultaneously would wobble the bike vigorously;* all just as the notion struck, a truck was passing me-everything happening instantaneously...hitching later, I found these can be traveling more than ninety miles an hour.

By the time this happened, events happening so quickly, I'd seem to be relaxing already from the effects; except when a rig with two trailers, since a second big blast of air would hit me just as strong-while I'd be limp and relaxed, from the first & thinking the ordeal over.

A person would never willingly subject themselves, to this sort of thing; though once an enforced reality, unavoidable-you have to admit there's nothing else, which compares.

*I'd a pretty good load, so with panniers or similar front and rear; I think that kept me from being air-borne...or close enough.