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  1. Original post
    Paul
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    ok, so the day comes ever closer, though the day I was expecting
    delivery is in fact the ex-factory day in germany, so add a week 🙁

    but thanks to your (thats allof you, so no trying to duck
    out of it) bad influence, I have cancelled the julies and
    opted for Bikefix fixed hope minis, and I carelessly placed
    a bid on e-bay for a set of crank bros ti candy peddals
    which i won, I hjave now increased the spend by a cople of
    hundered pounds.

    but the one other thing I want to add is a cycle computer.
    Now I'm a bit of a gadget weenie, so I appreciate all the
    bells and whistles, so I want your collective opinions as to
    which is best bet. Cat Eye, sigma, or VDO. Do I need
    candence, HRM, altimeter or computer download. If I need
    HRM, should I get a seperate device, and keep bike stuff on
    the cycle comp?

    It's a big wide world out there, and there's lots of
    flashing lights and shiny metal to choose from. Please help!
    --
    .paul

    If at first you don't succeed... Skydiving is probably not
    the sport for you.

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  2. Dave Kahn
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    paul <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:


    but the one other thing I want to add is a cycle computer.
    Now I'm a bit of a gadget weenie, so I appreciate all the
    bells and whistles, so I want your collective opinions as
    to which is best bet. Cat Eye, sigma, or VDO. Do I need
    candence, HRM, altimeter or computer download. If I need
    HRM, should I get a seperate device, and keep bike stuff
    on the cycle comp?

    The one you need is the one that'll make you happiest. You
    obviously want the shiniest one with the most functions so
    get that while you're still in the mood to treat yourself.

    --
    Dave...

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  3. Simon Mason
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    "paul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

    Quoted message said:

    but the one other thing I want to add is a cycle computer.
    Now I'm a bit of a gadget weenie, so I appreciate all the
    bells and whistles, so I want your collective opinions as
    to which is best bet. Cat Eye, sigma, or VDO. Do I need
    candence, HRM, altimeter or computer download. If I need
    HRM, should I get a seperate device, and keep bike stuff
    on the cycle comp?

    I use this Sigma computer which has an optional cadence
    function with an additional part. I like the locking
    mechanism which screws in rather than slides in and
    after trying cordless a while ago I went back to cabled
    due to spurious signals an such like. Some people don't
    like the rubber band mounting , but I find it as good as
    any screw in ones.

    wiggle.co.ukwiggle.co.uk

    I like to use a separate HRM (which I got from Aldi for 15
    quid) as I can wear it on my wrist for 5 a side and also I
    wear it in bed now and again to check on my lowest BPM
    which you should measure before rising in the morning
    (leave it!) It is 52 at the moment. Don't know if Aldi have
    them on offer any more, but I'm going there tomorrow - if
    they have any left I'll let you know.

    simonmason.karoo.netbars.JPG

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    Simon Mason Anlaby East Yorkshire. 53°44'N 0°26'W
    simonmason.karoo.netsimonmason.karoo.net

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  4. Dave Larrington
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    paul said:

    but the one other thing I want to add is a cycle computer.
    Now I'm a bit of a gadget weenie, so I appreciate all the
    bells and whistles, so I want your collective opinions as
    to which is best bet. Cat Eye, sigma, or VDO. Do I need
    candence, HRM, altimeter or computer download. If I need
    HRM, should I get a seperate device, and keep bike stuff
    on the cycle comp?

    It's a big wide world out there, and there's lots of
    flashing lights and shiny metal to choose from.
    Please help!

    Were it me, I should start with the Cateye Astrale. Has all
    the usual functions plus cadence, and comes with a long wire
    as standard, thereby removing the need to either attempt to
    extend the wire or buy a separate long wire kit. Most
    standard length computer cables are too short to reach the
    front wheel in Dark Side use if the computer is mounted on
    the bars, but the Astrale's is more than adequate.

    --

    Dave Larrington - legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uklegslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk
    ===========================================================
    Editor - British Human Power Club Newsletter
    bhpc.org.ukbhpc.org.uk
    ===========================================================

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  5. Davek
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    Simon Mason:

    Quoted message said:

    It is 52 at the moment.

    You are Miguel Induarin AICMFP.

    d.

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  6. Simon Mason
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    "davek" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Simon Mason:

    Quoted message said:

    It is 52 at the moment.

    You are Miguel Induarin AICMFP.

    What an insult, have you seen pictures of him lately? He
    almost like Diego Maradona!

    --
    Simon M.

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  7. Davek
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    Simon Mason:

    Quoted message said:

    What an insult, have you seen pictures of him lately? He
    almost like


    Diego

    Quoted message said:

    Maradona!

    <googles>

    Hmm. I'd say more Eric Cantona than Diego Maradona, but fair
    point. Apologies - it was meant as a compliment. ;-)

    d.

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  8. Simon Mason
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    "davek" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Simon Mason:

    Quoted message said:

    What an insult, have you seen pictures of him lately?
    He almost like


    Diego

    Quoted message said:

    Maradona!

    <googles>

    Hmm. I'd say more Eric Cantona than Diego Maradona, but
    fair point. Apologies - it was meant as a compliment. ;-)

    I know - I was flattered :-)

    Simon

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  9. Velvet
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    Dave Larrington said:


    Were it me, I should start with the Cateye Astrale. Has
    all the usual functions plus cadence, and comes with a
    long wire as standard, thereby removing the need to either
    attempt to extend the wire or buy a separate long wire
    kit. Most standard length computer cables are too short to
    reach the front wheel in Dark Side use if the computer is
    mounted on the bars, but the Astrale's is more than
    adequate.

    Hmm, quick Q here. If a tadpole, which wheel do you pick for
    the sensor to go on?

    --

    Velvet

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  10. Dave Larrington
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    Velvet said:

    Hmm, quick Q here. If a tadpole, which wheel do you pick
    for the sensor to go on?

    I run mine off the rear wheel, with the computers on the
    frame ahead of the main cross joint thingy.

    --

    Dave Larrington - legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uklegslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk
    ===========================================================
    Editor - British Human Power Club Newsletter
    bhpc.org.ukbhpc.org.uk
    ===========================================================

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  11. Dave Kahn
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    "davek" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    Simon Mason:

    Quoted message said:

    It is 52 at the moment.

    You are Miguel Induarin AICMFP.

    Hardly. Indurain's RHR was said to be 28.

    --
    Dave...

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  12. Simon Mason
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    "Dave Kahn" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    "davek" <[email hidden]> wrote
    in message


    news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Simon Mason:

    Quoted message said:

    It is 52 at the moment.

    You are Miguel Induarin AICMFP.

    Hardly. Indurain's RHR was said to be 28.

    [censored] -that's almost dead ;-)
    --
    Simon m.

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