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Old 09-24-23 | 10:32 AM
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twogears
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Wired vs Wireless Bike Computers

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
Model specific issues, does it have cadence,
My wired unit doesn't have cadence, and I've looked for a wired unit with cadence sensor, and I get hits, but when I click on them, they are actually wireless. If you know of any wired units, send me a link if you have one handy.

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
is the weather proofing good,
Not especially. I try to keep some plastic onboard in case it starts raining. I put the plastic over the unit and use a twist tie to secure. Minor annoyance.

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
can you reset odometer, that was not part of the question.
Yes, and is a requirement at 9999.9 miles.

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
Mine frustrates me a bit if I ride ten or more hours, the time counter won't go to double digit hour counting, which is an issue on brevets.
At double digit hours, mine continues automatically from zero again, but blinking the time to let the rider know the unit is into round-two.

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
Wireless, batteries (two or three) do not last as long,
Have not had mine long enough, sort of anticipating this.

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
does not start until you tell it to start.
Oh! So, it's not just me. I'm pretty sure the unit I have, is described as auto on, but that has NOT been my experience. I know statistically, it is inevitable I will eventually look down, and notice X amount of distance has been ridden without measure. This is enough to make me want to steer clear of wireless. I'd like see if others are having this same experience.

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
Mine, accuracy is lacking,
Same here. And not a minor amount. I have a wired and wireless mounted, both set with the same wheel diameter. Wireless lost one mile in 9.36 miles, as measured by the wired device, and confirmed by GPS.

Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
it appears that the transmitter sends a packet of info every few seconds instead of each wheel revolution.
This does not appear to be true of my Blackburn Wireless, but I haven't tested this sufficient to really know. I will look for this. What leads you to think this?

Thanks for the great feedback!
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