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    John Latter
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    Hi,

    I've just bought a Raleigh wireless cycle computer from Argos which is much better in many respects
    than the one I tried from Halfords (own brand) but I'm still not entirely happy!

    The Raleigh Echo-W1 has 9 functions including two arrows one of which continuously flashes to
    indicate whether or not you're above/below the average speed. And I don't like it! 🙂

    This function cannot be switched off in the Raleigh & I was wondering if this was the same for other
    makes which have a similar function - 'specially as Argos & Halfords are the only shops in my town
    which supply cycle computers & I'll have to go mail order next time.

    Also, does anyone have an opinions/experiences re the Speedzone cycle computer like the one
    shown here:

    cyclestore.co.ukproductviewer.asp

    If so, does it have any annoying continuously flashing gizmos on it ('cept colons of course)

    Thanks in advance,

    --

    John Latter

    Model of an Internal Evolutionary Mechanism (based on an extension to homeostasis) linking Stationary-
    Phase Mutations to the Baldwin Effect. members.aol.comTEM.html

    'Where Darwin meets Lamarck?' Discussion Egroup groups.yahoo.comevomech

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  2. Malcolm Stewart
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    "John Latter" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    Hi, The Raleigh Echo-W1 has 9 functions including two arrows one of which continuously flashes to
    indicate whether or not you're above/below the average speed. And I don't like it! 🙂


    snip

    My Halford's 12 function one also has this stupid feature.

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  3. Mark Thompson
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    Quoted message said:

    The Raleigh Echo-W1 has 9 functions including two arrows one of which
    continuously flashes to indicate whether or not you're above/below the
    average speed. And I don't like it! 🙂

    At least you can take it back! I've never noticed the flashy thing before - don't know whether it's
    because I'm paying more attention to the road or no attention to anything!

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  4. Richard Goodman
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    "John Latter" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:


    The Raleigh Echo-W1 has 9 functions including two arrows one of which continuously flashes to
    indicate whether or not you're above/below the average speed. And I don't like it! 🙂

    What's wrong with that? Ah, maybe you're not the competitive sort ;-). Mine has this feature but
    it's too small so you can't really see it without focusing more attention on it than the road, which
    is ill-advised. I'd _like_ to be able to see it!

    Rich

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  5. Dave Larrington
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    The blurb for the latest New! IMPROVED!! Cateye Astrale 8 says it has this feature; I've got [cranks
    up fingers] three older model Astrale CC-100s and an older Astrale 8 around the place and I'm pretty
    sure they haven't.

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    Dave Larrington - legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uklegslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk
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    Editor - British Human Power Club Newsletter
    bhpc.org.ukbhpc.org.uk
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  6. Pete Biggs
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    John Latter said:

    The Raleigh Echo-W1 has 9 functions including two arrows one of which continuously flashes to
    indicate whether or not you're above/below the average speed. And I don't like it! 🙂

    Quoted message said:

    This function cannot be switched off in the Raleigh & I was wondering if this was the same for
    other makes which have a similar function - 'specially as Argos & Halfords are the only shops in
    my town which supply cycle computers & I'll have to go mail order next time.

    Cateye Mity3* just has a tiny non-flashing arrow indicator for this. I would expect the same with
    the cordless versions.

    ~PB

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  7. John Latter
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    On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 07:19:27 +0000, John Latter <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    I've just bought a Raleigh wireless cycle computer from Argos which is much better in many respects
    than the one I tried from Halfords (own brand) but I'm still not entirely happy!

    The Raleigh Echo-W1 has 9 functions including two arrows one of which continuously flashes to
    indicate whether or not you're above/below the average speed. And I don't like it! 🙂

    This function cannot be switched off in the Raleigh & I was wondering if this was the same for
    other makes which have a similar function - 'specially as Argos & Halfords are the only shops in my
    town which supply cycle computers & I'll have to go mail order next time.

    Also, does anyone have an opinions/experiences re the Speedzone cycle computer like the one
    shown here:

    cyclestore.co.ukproductviewer.asp

    If so, does it have any annoying continuously flashing gizmos on it ('cept colons of course)

    Thanks to everyone who replied! Obviously it's a question of personal preference but if I've got to
    have an indicator telling me whether or not I'm above/below average speed then I would prefer
    something like Pete Biggs' Cateye Mity3.

    Anyway, I've got 16 days in which I can return the Echo-W1 to Argos so I'll see how it goes - I was
    less aware of the flashing today but maybe the weather had something to do with it! 🙂

    Regards,

    --

    John Latter

    Model of an Internal Evolutionary Mechanism (based on an extension to homeostasis) linking Stationary-
    Phase Mutations to the Baldwin Effect. members.aol.comTEM.html

    'Where Darwin meets Lamarck?' Discussion Egroup groups.yahoo.comevomech

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