View Poll Results: Is the Time on Your Cycle Computer Correct?
Yes, to the minute



39
52.00%
A little ahead, but I like it that way



6
8.00%
A little behind… it must run slow



6
8.00%
One hour off, thanks to daylight savings time



8
10.67%
Not even close



10
13.33%
Beats me!



6
8.00%
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Is the Time on Your Cycle Computer Correct?
#1
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Is the Time on Your Cycle Computer Correct?
If your bike has a cycle computer with a clock function, is it set to the correct time?
How often do you refer to it?
How often do you refer to it?
#2
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
garmin GPS, it better be right, and i look at it all the time
#5
always rides with luggage
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From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
I have a watch strapped to my headlight. It is slightly fast.
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
#7
Papaya King
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Columbus, Ohio (Grandview area)
Bikes: 2009 Felt X City D, 1985 (?) Trek 400, 1995 (?) Specialized Rockhopper, 1995 Trek 850
Mine seems accurate so far. I'm more concerned that my speed is accurate. I measured my wheel twice, using the drop-of-oil-on-the-tire method, so it should be.
#8
Ninny
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: The Gunks
Funny question. My cycle computer time of day on one bike is about 10 minutes off. I rarely look at it but when I do, I can never remember which direction it is off. I need to download the manual to figure out how to set the time right without clearing the other settings, but I never remember to do that.
#9
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From: Michigan
Bikes: Windsor Fens, Giant Seek 0 (2014, Alfine 8 + discs)
I set it on DST changes, maybe once or twice apart from that because it runs a bit slow. If it gets more than 5 minutes or so off and I'm feeling less lazy than I usually am, I'll take the 30 seconds to correct it.
I don't look at it a ton. Once or twice a week maybe. I don't need to refer to it for anything as I lead a fairly unscheduled life.
I don't look at it a ton. Once or twice a week maybe. I don't need to refer to it for anything as I lead a fairly unscheduled life.
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From: Frankfurt am Main, Germany/Arlington, VA
Bikes: Surly Pugsley, Jamis Renegade, Kona Rove, Salsa Pistola, Raleigh M60, Raleigh Sport Touring Team USA
The Garmin is spot on, the one I can set myself tends to lose a couple minutes a month, so when I reset it a couple minutes ahead and leave it alone until it starts to irritate me.
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Three out of three are in agreement with my watch to the minute. My watch agrees with my PC, too.
I look at the time on the bike computers occasionally. Its always visible on my VDO models.
I look at the time on the bike computers occasionally. Its always visible on my VDO models.
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From: Mountain View, CA USA and Golden, CO USA
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#22
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From: Burlington, Vermont
Bikes: 2011 Trek Soho DLX
Mine seems to lose time over time, as it were. I reset it when we go back & forth for DST. I don't pay much attention to it. I'm more interested in the ride time display.
#24
I actually had to check it after seeing this thread, and it is a couple of minutes fast.
I don't really bother looking at the time on the morning commutes since I have a set routine, but if I'm doing after work errands and activities, then I'll look at it every so often. I basically use the clock feature for generalization of time, as long as it's somewhat close, that's all I care about.
I don't really bother looking at the time on the morning commutes since I have a set routine, but if I'm doing after work errands and activities, then I'll look at it every so often. I basically use the clock feature for generalization of time, as long as it's somewhat close, that's all I care about.
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#25
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From: NW Arkansas
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We have sixty three clocks in the house, eleven chimers, I can't stand it if one is a second off!
It drives guests crazy on the hour.
I hate the time changes!
My site:
https://woodwonderboatworks.yolasite.com/
It drives guests crazy on the hour.
I hate the time changes!
My site:
https://woodwonderboatworks.yolasite.com/





