Cycling computer for commuters
10-29-11 | 08:07 PM
#51
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From: Tampa/St. Pete, Florida
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock Mountain (Stolen); Giant Seek 2 (Stolen); Diamondback Ascent mid 1980 - 1997
I agree with most of what you say, but I will elaborate:
- Temperature is just like BaracksSi said interesting for future reference. How do you feel when riding in a certain temperature? But let me ask you a different question. Have you ever own a car which would display temperature? Did you ever find use for it, because I have. Being carefull when it is near freezing and it started to rain, putting shades up in the car when the weather was hot. My bike starts it's day indoors, but the rest of the time it is standing outside.
- My experience with wireless is of three years ago. I got one of the more expensive wireless models, but after setting it up, it just didn't work. An extreme distance (upright position bike + 65 framesize) combined with a dynohub caused too much interference for wireless to work. Granted, I haven't tried it since so I have no idea if modern wireless models are any better. Still, I already hate replacing my rear battery lights once every year, because it is always at the worst possible time. That risk just goes up with two seperate batteries.
- Temperature is just like BaracksSi said interesting for future reference. How do you feel when riding in a certain temperature? But let me ask you a different question. Have you ever own a car which would display temperature? Did you ever find use for it, because I have. Being carefull when it is near freezing and it started to rain, putting shades up in the car when the weather was hot. My bike starts it's day indoors, but the rest of the time it is standing outside.
- My experience with wireless is of three years ago. I got one of the more expensive wireless models, but after setting it up, it just didn't work. An extreme distance (upright position bike + 65 framesize) combined with a dynohub caused too much interference for wireless to work. Granted, I haven't tried it since so I have no idea if modern wireless models are any better. Still, I already hate replacing my rear battery lights once every year, because it is always at the worst possible time. That risk just goes up with two seperate batteries.
Like you I would think that not only Cateye but other manufactures would scan these forums.
10-29-11 | 08:23 PM
#52
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Washington, DC
Bikes: Some bikes. Hell, they're all the same, ain't they?
My wife's car has a temperature display, and it's only been useful for posting a picture of 100º at 8 PM on Facebook. Other than that, I could easily live without it. If it's raining and near freezing, I can see it on the windows and feel it in the steering; if it's hot, it feels hot outside. Her car's temperature sensor is also affected a lot by the car itself and often reads higher (as much as 10º) than the temperature listed by the weather service.
10-29-11 | 10:34 PM
#53
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Joined: May 2006
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From: PDX
Bikes: Trek 1200, Kona Honky Inc, PX Stealth
I agree with most of what you say, but I will elaborate:
- My experience with wireless is of three years ago. I got one of the more expensive wireless models, but after setting it up, it just didn't work. An extreme distance (upright position bike + 65 framesize) combined with a dynohub caused too much interference for wireless to work. Granted, I haven't tried it since so I have no idea if modern wireless models are any better. Still, I already hate replacing my rear battery lights once every year, because it is always at the worst possible time. That risk just goes up with two seperate batteries.
- My experience with wireless is of three years ago. I got one of the more expensive wireless models, but after setting it up, it just didn't work. An extreme distance (upright position bike + 65 framesize) combined with a dynohub caused too much interference for wireless to work. Granted, I haven't tried it since so I have no idea if modern wireless models are any better. Still, I already hate replacing my rear battery lights once every year, because it is always at the worst possible time. That risk just goes up with two seperate batteries.
You are special though. Most people aren't running a +65 frame. I was able to get all my stuff to work on my 61 with the speed sensor on the rear wheel. I did try to get the Polar one to work and it was junk. Ended up with the Sigma ROX and I love it.
10-30-11 | 03:26 PM
#54
Senior Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 9,352
Likes: 4
From: Tampa/St. Pete, Florida
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock Mountain (Stolen); Giant Seek 2 (Stolen); Diamondback Ascent mid 1980 - 1997
My wife's car has a temperature display, and it's only been useful for posting a picture of 100º at 8 PM on Facebook. Other than that, I could easily live without it. If it's raining and near freezing, I can see it on the windows and feel it in the steering; if it's hot, it feels hot outside. Her car's temperature sensor is also affected a lot by the car itself and often reads higher (as much as 10º) than the temperature listed by the weather service.
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