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Are cycle computers waterproof?

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  1. Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
    ride home tonight.

    Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
    would be ok?

    Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

    Lee

  2. Yes they are generally weatherproof. Have three bikes each with a different computer and have had
    no problems.

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    Quoted message said:

    Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
    ride home tonight.

    Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
    would be ok?

    Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

    Lee

    Can't say for all of them, and I wouldn't want to run one submerged for long, but I've had mine out
    in all weathers for a few years and it's fine .. 😉

    --
    Digweed

  4. Uphill DownHill said:

    Yes they are generally weatherproof. Have three bikes each with a different computer and have had
    no problems.

    Worst I've ever had is a touch of condensation in one - right in the middle of the display cover.
    Found it was a kink in the seal of the battery cover, soon sorted and cleared after that.

    Gary

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  5. Lee said:

    Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
    ride home tonight.

    Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
    would be ok?

    Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

    I've got one of those and it's survived some rain with no problems.

    ~PB

  6. Uphill DownHill said:

    Yes they are generally weatherproof. Have three bikes each with a different computer and have had
    no problems.

    My first computer (a cheap one bought 9 years ago) used to play up in the rain. The problem was
    solved by wrapping it in cling film.

    I think they're generally a bit better these days, though.

    --
    Danny Colyer (remove safety to reply) ( juggler.netdanny ) Recumbent cycle page:
    speedy5.freeserve.co.ukrecumbents "He who dares not offend cannot be honest." -
    Thomas Paine

  7. I think to be fit for purpose it has to withstand anything less than freak weather.

    Jon

  8. Lee said:

    Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
    ride home tonight.

    Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
    would be ok?

    Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

    Lee

    Had some trouble with removeables, but solved it by applying a small amount of "Copperease" to the
    terminals.

    --

    Martin Bulmer "Mixless Foot Persuasion"

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    Quoted message said:

    Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
    ride home tonight.

    Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
    would be ok?

    Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

    Lee

    It survived although I bearly did! Was very wet and miserable but it was nice to warm up at home

    :-)

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    Lee said:

    Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first
    wet ride home tonight.

    Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it would
    be ok?

    Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

    Lee

    Had some trouble with removeables, but solved it by applying a small amount of "Copperease" to the
    terminals.

    Or a smear of chain oil on the terminals solved it for me.

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