Cyclo-computer powered AAA
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Fat Guy Rolling
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From: Louisville Kentucky
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Why the aversion to the button battery? They last for many months on a wired computer. I have one That's almost two years old and it still works. Wired computers don't use very much power.
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AAA rechargeable cells would require more frequent replacement/charging unless you used a low self discharge cell such as Sanyo Eneloops. Also the computer body would be way too big for most folks. Current draw is in the same range as a watch so button cells are the most compact and logical solution.
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Thanks folks, simple I don't like buy new battery all the time and try use rechargeable AAA & AA on all gadgets. But in nowadays looks like we do not have a lot of choice for bike. Two days ago bought Trek PDX and looking for computer now, have offer: SIGMA BC1106 for $29, any opinion on that?
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Mike
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From: Cayman Islands
Bikes: Cignal Silverado MTB
Thanks folks, simple I don't like buy new battery all the time and try use rechargeable AAA & AA on all gadgets. But in nowadays looks like we do not have a lot of choice for bike. Two days ago bought Trek PDX and looking for computer now, have offer: SIGMA BC1106 for $29, any opinion on that?
I did it about a year ago on one of my bikes and so far it had held through rain and shine.
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