Mavic Win-Tech, what do you think of this?
06-08-06 | 11:44 PM
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Mavic Win-Tech, what do you think of this?
I took a closer look at the Mavic Win Teck at my LBS today and liked the display and wireless functions. Not really affordably priced but I like the size of the numbers in the display vs Cateye, for example. What are your experiences with this Mavic unit?
06-09-06 | 05:36 AM
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From: Weight Weenie-land.
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Hardrock Pro w/ slicks, flipped stem and HB, 2003 Colnago Dream with full Dura-Ace 7700 double, 2001 Bianchi XL Boron/Daytona, Mavic Open Pro/Campy Centaur/DT Champion built wheels.
I've been using the WinTech ES for about a year, and I love it.
I think it is the easiest computer to set up, ever.
The display is wonderful. Big, and easy to read.
I wish the E-Skewer was lighter, though.
I think it is the easiest computer to set up, ever.
The display is wonderful. Big, and easy to read.
I wish the E-Skewer was lighter, though.
06-09-06 | 05:44 AM
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I got the WinTech on my "dream" bike 1.5 years ago. I picked out every component as what I thought was "ideal." The WinTech was the only one I later regretted and switched to a cordless Cateye a few months ago. I agree with the other comments - easy to program, use to see, never malfunctioned, etc. The only thing I didn't like was the huge size of the receiver/display. I thought it detracted from the overall bike appearance.
I put it on my commuter bike and still like using it. But it's like someone posted here last year - "it looks like a headlight on the bars"
I put it on my commuter bike and still like using it. But it's like someone posted here last year - "it looks like a headlight on the bars"
06-09-06 | 08:04 AM
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I've had mine with the wireless cadence for about 2300 miles (1.5 years) and it has worked great. The batteries tend to only last 1 year though. No complaints otherwise and I love the fact that I don't have anything strapped to the fork. That outweighs any issues with the size of the display unit for me.
06-09-06 | 08:36 AM
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
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I bought mine with my new bike in August of 04 and loved it until it started to turn off and sometimes on again of it's own volition. I drove me crazy, I must have spent 25 dollars on batteries before finally giving up and ending up with an Astrale 8.
It's sitting in my closet, wanna buy it?
It's sitting in my closet, wanna buy it?
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Ralph (not Ralphie) on a Roubaix in
Huntington Beach, CA
& Iron Horse Maverick 5.5
Ralph (not Ralphie) on a Roubaix in
Huntington Beach, CA
& Iron Horse Maverick 5.5
