Bike speedo

"dwb" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My SO's taken up jogging and I get to cycle along with her providing
encouragement/security/etc and (the biggest reason) to carry things.

However she's interested in knowing how far she's gone and at what speed..
therefore I am in need of a speedo for the bicycle.

Considering the use, will one of these do the job without failing after
two
days :

Raleigh Wire Free Computer, £14.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3151&productId=122305&clickfrom=image

Any suggestions for something similar from <whisper> Halfords </whisper> ?

I've got a wireless one. It sometimes fails in winter when the batteries get
too cold. Any basic computer is as good as the next one IMO.

elyob said:

"dwb" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My SO's taken up jogging and I get to cycle along with her providing
encouragement/security/etc and (the biggest reason) to carry things.

However she's interested in knowing how far she's gone and at what speed..
therefore I am in need of a speedo for the bicycle.

Considering the use, will one of these do the job without failing after
two
days :

Raleigh Wire Free Computer, £14.99
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3151&productId=122305&clickfrom=image

Any suggestions for something similar from <whisper> Halfords </whisper> ?

I've got a wireless one. It sometimes fails in winter when the batteries get
too cold. Any basic computer is as good as the next one IMO.

Yes, the wireless ones are a bit temperamental. I'd go for a wired one.
Get one that gives you the average speed for the trip and elapsed time.
Cateye is a good brand.

--
Michael MacClancy

dwb said:

My SO's taken up jogging and I get to cycle along with her providing
encouragement/security/etc and (the biggest reason) to carry things.

However she's interested in knowing how far she's gone and at what speed..
therefore I am in need of a speedo for the bicycle.

I know it's a bit up the price scale, but has your SO considered getting
a Garmin ForeRunner or similar? They're very cool...

http://www.heartratemonitor.co.uk/garmin_forerunner_301.htm

The 301 is the newest most feature-packed model. The 201 is about half
the price but lacks some of the features.

Cheers,

Jon

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:38:39 +0100, "dwb" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

However she's interested in knowing how far she's gone and at what speed..
therefore I am in need of a speedo for the bicycle.

Quoted message said:

Any suggestions for something similar from <whisper> Halfords </whisper> ?

Bought an 8-function one from Halfords for a fiver a couple of weeks
ago.