cats eye enduro 2

On Sat, 25 Dec 2004 16:01:17 -0500, Dilbert Firestorm

scanb_no_spam31@*no_spam*I-55*no_spam*.com said:

hey all

got a problem with the cycle computer. it isn't recording the data to
the odometer & timer that was set up my bike.

Ideas what's wrong with it. it is set to automatic

Dear Dilbert,

If your speedometer shows nothing when the wheel spins, it
could be:

a) If that model is wired, the stupid speedometer may look
as if it's sitting in its mount, making good contact with
the two leads, but it isn't--remove it from the mount, clean
up anything that needs it, and shove it back in all the way.

b) Your spoke magnet may not be tripping the sensor switch
on the fork leg. Remove the magnet (or use a spare) and rub
it back and forth past the sensor by hand for ten seconds.
If that brings the speedometer to life, then you need to
adjust the spoke magnet so that it either passes closer to
the sensor or else sits a little higher or lower on the
spoke. Test the new magnet position by holding the front end
off the ground with one hand, giving the wheel a spin, and
seeing if the 0.0 changes.

c) You need a new battery. See g) below for a possible cheap
source.

d) Your sensor switch is full of crud, or its wires have
broken--new speedometer. See g) below.

e) Your speedometer itself has failed--new speedometer.

f) If it's a wireless model, it might be something to do
with the luminiferous ether. See g) below.

g) Before putting a lot of time, trouble, and money into
spare magnets, new batteries, or a new speedometer of the
same kind, you might stop by WalMart and peek at the
under-$10 Schwinn 10-function cyclocomputer.

As far as I can tell, the absurdly cheap Schwinn is as
ridiculously accurate as any other brand, displays speeds in
tenths of an mph and distances in thousandths of a mile
(roughly accurate and amusing to watch), uses a similar
battery, has a nicer handlebar mount than many brands (more
adjustable, positive click retention), and has just as big a
display with all the basic functions.

I doubt that you can get a spare magnet and battery for
another brand by mail order for much less than $10.

Carl Fogel

Dilbert Firestorm said:

got a problem with the cycle computer. it isn't recording the data to
the odometer & timer that was set up my bike.

Ideas what's wrong with it. it is set to automatic

Dunno from 'automatic', but the speedo on one of my bikes says "Cateye Enduro 2"
on it and when I've had that problem (3-4 times...) it's been the alignment of
the magnet and the pickup.

I set the bike upside-down with speedo removed so I could see the dial, spun the
front wheel, and fiddled with the pickup until I got a reading.
--
PeteCresswell

On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 00:13:32 GMT, "(Pete Cresswell)" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Dilbert Firestorm said:

got a problem with the cycle computer. it isn't recording the data to
the odometer & timer that was set up my bike.

Ideas what's wrong with it. it is set to automatic

Dunno from 'automatic', but the speedo on one of my bikes says "Cateye Enduro 2"
on it and when I've had that problem (3-4 times...) it's been the alignment of
the magnet and the pickup.

I set the bike upside-down with speedo removed so I could see the dial, spun the
front wheel, and fiddled with the pickup until I got a reading.

Dear Pete,

Although I usually seize the slightest excuse to flip my
bike upside-down . . .

It might be easier to leave the speedo on the handlebars.

I fiddle the sensor and magnet, raise the front wheel off
the ground with one hand, give the wheel a spin with the
other hand, and gaze at the display.

I try to look casual as I hold the front end off the ground
with one hand, in case there are any women nearby who wish
to practice looking impressed.

Less manly riders can use a modified technique. After
fiddling sensor and magnet, grab both handlebars, roll the
bike back a bit, and then run it forward, lifting the
spinning front wheel slightly off the ground with both
hands.

Since this two-fisted techniqe rarely attracts even feigned
admiration, a third method has been devised to at least
catch attention. First, fiddle magnet and sensor. Then stand
the bike on end on its back wheel (this catches the eye of
any onlooker). Now spin the front wheel with one hand as it
paws at the heavens and watch the display. If anything
registers, you're entitled to shout, "Hi-yo, Silver, away!"

Carl Fogel