cycle computer info?

unicycle dave said:

i want a cycle computer to put on my coker. where can i find one & how
do i install it

Most of the bike computers will work, just check that the factor can be
set to 2770 or so (depending on your weight & air pressure, mine is set
for 2768) and it should be ok. Many of them default to around 2150,
and remember, just because it doesn't _list_ 2770 in the instructions
doesn't mean it can't do it. If you can't find one that will go to
2770 (very rare), get a second magnet and set it for 1385 (half of
2770). Ask at your LBS if you can try setting one for 2770 - don't ask
if it -*can*- be done, ask if you can *try *it, they've never set one
for that and won't know.:eek:

Many wireless ones will have a problem if you try to have the readout
in your wrist/hand/pocket.🙁

If you don't have a handle, you may have to mount it on the setpost,
other than that it's not really different than mounting on a bike.

Make sure you route the wires so they will not be loose or they'll get
snagged on something, wrap the excess on the seatpost - if you wrap it
around the fork it may be to close to the tire or your leg.

Suggestion: if you're still UPDing a bit, it may pop off and get lost
(of course that -never- happened to me 🙄 😉 ), therefore get
one cheap, like from Walmart.

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brian.slater said:

Make sure you route the wires so they will not be loose or they'll get
snagged on something, wrap the excess on the seatpost - if you wrap it
around the fork it may be to close to the tire or your leg.

And don't forget to take care of the wires when removing your frame.🙁

never happened to me

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ask the lbs if they've ever dealt with cokers before. if you came into
my shop i'd say yes, and then give more or less the advice found above.
about 2770 is the number you need. if not, most should set small enough
that you can use to magnets. new info: a wireless unit will likely not
work as the distance on most of those is ~18 inches between the sensor
and the head unit.

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Go to Wal-mart and buy a Schwinn computer for $10. It has 6 or 8
functions and is capable of being calibrated to a 36" wheel

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I got one of the cateye wireless cycling computers and it works really
well. It can handle the larger wheel sizes without a problem. I mounted
it on the seat post and haven't had any problems since it snaps real
tight into the mount.

I tried to run it in my pocket for a while, but it just wasn't getting
a signal. I guess this is common for most wireless cycling computers.

It's a bit more expensive, but works well for me and I've not had any
problems with it.

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thanks

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I have a oregon scientific rs109 watch and can hook up to a wireless
bike sensor also i havent tried it myself it would save trying to mount
the computer anywhere on your frome

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markf said:

about 2770 is the number you need

For more info about the correct calibration see
http://www.xs4all.nl/~klaasbil/coker_rollout.htm .

Krashin'Kenny said:

Go to Wal-mart and buy a Schwinn computer for $10. It has 6 or 8
functions and is capable of being calibrated to a 36" wheel

Thanks for the Walmart recommendation, I bought one today. I'm still
trying to figure out a way to mount it so that I can see it while
riding. I have a GB4 handle, but I opted not to get the computer mount.

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Make It That You Can Hold It In Your Hand While Riding And Then If You
Fall Have It That The Cords Pull Apart And The Cumputer Will Be Safe In
Your Hand🙂 !!!!!!!!!!

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unicycle dave said:

Make It That You Can Hold It In Your Hand While Riding And Then If You
Fall Have It That The Cords Pull Apart And The Cumputer Will Be Safe In
Your Hand🙂 !!!!!!!!!!

WOULD THAT WORK?????????????????????????????????😕

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unicycle dave said:

WOULD THAT WORK?????????????????????????????????😕

It would work once.

I have a 'JC Coker Handle' (http://tinyurl.com/zsxjd) that puts the
cycle computer out where it can be easily read while riding. I'm now
on JC Coker Handle Beta 4 (need to get pictures in the gallery). The
new version is shorter and no longer has a water bottle mount.

Another option is to go GPS. Get one of the wrist mounted GPS units
like the 'Garmin Forerunner'
(http://www.garmin.com/products/forerunner205/). Checking your current
speed or distance is as easy as looking at your watch. And it isn't
tied to a specific unicycle so you can use it on your Coker one day and
29er the next day and your bike the next day.

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why oh why did you have to show me that watch? haha that thing is so
sleek.

what do those numbers mean? 2770?

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unisteez said:

what do those numbers mean? 2770?

Those numbers calibrate the cycle computer. For most cycle computers
the calibration number is equal to the circumference of the wheel in
millimeters.

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