Cyclocomputer Question

Eric Williams said:

I'm looking for a cyclocomputer that will work on both my road bike (Fuji
Ace) and my MTB (another Fuji). Since they obviously have different tire
sizes I need to get one that will accomodate both wheel sizes and
prefferably have two seperate odometers. I noticed that Nashbar has one,
but after reading the reviews on it, I think I will steer clear of this one.
I'm sure there are several other ones out there that will do this but I'd
really like some input from anybody who has used a similar setup. Thanks

Dear Eric,

Why not just buy two $10 Schwinn cyclocomputers at WalMart, one for
each bike?

They're just as accurate as anything else for speed and distance,
reading in 0.1 mph and in 0.001 miles.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

Eric Williams said:

I'm looking for a cyclocomputer that will work on both my road bike (Fuji
Ace) and my MTB (another Fuji). Since they obviously have different tire
sizes I need to get one that will accomodate both wheel sizes and
prefferably have two seperate odometers. I noticed that Nashbar has one,
but after reading the reviews on it, I think I will steer clear of this one.
I'm sure there are several other ones out there that will do this but I'd
really like some input from anybody who has used a similar setup. Thanks

A buddy has a Sigma BC1106 which, with an extra mounting kit, will
sense a 2nd bike and calculate new wheelsize and seperate odometer etc.
He's very happy with it. I run a cheapo Sigma myself and think that
they're fabulous bargains. Mine survived a 30 minute thunderstorm
yesterday without a hitch.

I believe the BC1106 is around $50 street priced and the 2nd mount is
extra. It's wireless.

The Planet Bike Protege 8.0 has inputs for two separate bikes and different
wheel sizes. It will record each bikes mileage and accumulate total mileage
and compare average speeds of each. It's a good buttonless design. I like
planet bikes stuff.

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Eric Williams said:

I'm looking for a cyclocomputer that will work on both my road bike (Fuji
Ace) and my MTB (another Fuji). Since they obviously have different tire
sizes I need to get one that will accomodate both wheel sizes and
prefferably have two seperate odometers. I noticed that Nashbar has one,
but after reading the reviews on it, I think I will steer clear of this
one.
I'm sure there are several other ones out there that will do this but I'd
really like some input from anybody who has used a similar setup. Thanks

Dear Eric,

Why not just buy two $10 Schwinn cyclocomputers at WalMart, one for
each bike?

They're just as accurate as anything else for speed and distance,
reading in 0.1 mph and in 0.001 miles.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

On 25 Jun 2006 20:07:25 -0700, "landotter" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Eric Williams said:

I'm looking for a cyclocomputer that will work on both my road bike (Fuji
Ace) and my MTB (another Fuji). Since they obviously have different tire
sizes I need to get one that will accomodate both wheel sizes and
prefferably have two seperate odometers. I noticed that Nashbar has one,
but after reading the reviews on it, I think I will steer clear of this one.
I'm sure there are several other ones out there that will do this but I'd
really like some input from anybody who has used a similar setup. Thanks

A buddy has a Sigma BC1106 which, with an extra mounting kit, will
sense a 2nd bike and calculate new wheelsize and seperate odometer etc.
He's very happy with it. I run a cheapo Sigma myself and think that
they're fabulous bargains. Mine survived a 30 minute thunderstorm
yesterday without a hitch.

I believe the BC1106 is around $50 street priced and the 2nd mount is
extra. It's wireless.

Dear Landotter,

The Sigma BC1106 price is even lower than you think:

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Sigma+BC1106&hl=en&btnG=Search&lmode=online&scoring=p

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

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On 25 Jun 2006 20:07:25 -0700, "landotter" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Eric Williams said:

I'm looking for a cyclocomputer that will work on both my road bike (Fuji
Ace) and my MTB (another Fuji). Since they obviously have different tire
sizes I need to get one that will accomodate both wheel sizes and
prefferably have two seperate odometers. I noticed that Nashbar has one,
but after reading the reviews on it, I think I will steer clear of this one.
I'm sure there are several other ones out there that will do this but I'd
really like some input from anybody who has used a similar setup. Thanks

A buddy has a Sigma BC1106 which, with an extra mounting kit, will
sense a 2nd bike and calculate new wheelsize and seperate odometer etc.
He's very happy with it. I run a cheapo Sigma myself and think that
they're fabulous bargains. Mine survived a 30 minute thunderstorm
yesterday without a hitch.

I believe the BC1106 is around $50 street priced and the 2nd mount is
extra. It's wireless.

Dear Landotter,

The Sigma BC1106 price is even lower than you think:

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Sigma+BC1106&hl=en&btnG=Search&lmode=online&scoring=p

Indeedy, that's cheep! Those seem to be wired and I thought the 1106
was wireless. Probably more reliable anyways, and a great bargain. I
think the extra mounting kit is a tenner or so.

I used to be a cateye guy, still am for tail lights, but I just love
the simple one button Sigmas and how they suck a minimum of brainspace.
The bayonette twist mount is nice as well, especially if you're
switching it from bike to bike.

Actually, most bike comp's have dual wheel settings. shop around. You'll
see.

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On 25 Jun 2006 20:26:15 -0700, "landotter" <[email hidden]>

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On 25 Jun 2006 20:07:25 -0700, "landotter" <[email hidden]>

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Eric Williams wrote:
> I'm looking for a cyclocomputer that will work on both my road bike (Fuji
> Ace) and my MTB (another Fuji). Since they obviously have different tire
> sizes I need to get one that will accomodate both wheel sizes and
> prefferably have two seperate odometers. I noticed that Nashbar has one,
> but after reading the reviews on it, I think I will steer clear of this one.
> I'm sure there are several other ones out there that will do this but I'd
> really like some input from anybody who has used a similar setup. Thanks

A buddy has a Sigma BC1106 which, with an extra mounting kit, will
sense a 2nd bike and calculate new wheelsize and seperate odometer etc.
He's very happy with it. I run a cheapo Sigma myself and think that
they're fabulous bargains. Mine survived a 30 minute thunderstorm
yesterday without a hitch.

I believe the BC1106 is around $50 street priced and the 2nd mount is
extra. It's wireless.

Dear Landotter,

The Sigma BC1106 price is even lower than you think:

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Sigma+BC1106&hl=en&btnG=Search&lmode=online&scoring=p

Indeedy, that's cheep! Those seem to be wired and I thought the 1106
was wireless. Probably more reliable anyways, and a great bargain. I
think the extra mounting kit is a tenner or so.

I used to be a cateye guy, still am for tail lights, but I just love
the simple one button Sigmas and how they suck a minimum of brainspace.
The bayonette twist mount is nice as well, especially if you're
switching it from bike to bike.

Dear Landotter,

Sorry, I should have mentioned that you have to go to the end of the
listings to see the wireless version--they're about $31-$33, not as
cheap as the wired version, but still a happy discount from your
expected $50.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

Eric Williams said:

I'm looking for a cyclocomputer that will work on both my road bike (Fuji
Ace) and my MTB (another Fuji). Since they obviously have different tire
sizes I need to get one that will accomodate both wheel sizes and
prefferably have two seperate odometers. I noticed that Nashbar has one,
but after reading the reviews on it, I think I will steer clear of this one.
I'm sure there are several other ones out there that will do this but I'd
really like some input from anybody who has used a similar setup. Thanks

Echoing Carl Fogel's suggestion here. My (wired) Schwinn 1-button cheapie (
<$10 ) accommodates two bikes. Separate wheel settings, odo and trip odos, ride
times, max speeds ... everything. Even has "TOdo" (total odometer = odo1 +
odo2) which is handy in the case of one rider, two bikes.

The 1-button model might not be available any longer; haven't see it in stores
for a year or two. The only Schwinns I've seen in the mean time were a 2-button
cyclo and something else ... some kind of calories burned thingie, IIRC.

--
Michael