Cordless Cycle Computer Recommendations

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This summer we've bought two more cordless computers, both Cateye, one 'Cordless 2' and one
'Cordless 7'. The Cordless 7 has been particularly problematic, missing readings very frequently
and never giving an accurate odometer reading after any run

I agree - the Cordless 7 is a useless piece of junk - do not buy this product! If anyone should for
some strange reason want one, they can have mine for free.

Mads Hilberg

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Mads Hilberg said:

I agree - the Cordless 7 is a useless piece of junk - do not buy this product! If anyone should for
some strange reason want one, they can have mine for free.

Well, if you really don't want it I'll buy it from you and see how I get on with it. I need a comp
for the winter hack.
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"Mark Thompson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Argos do one for £15. It's a Raleigh thing, but I've seen it elsewhere

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£30. I've got one but haven't checked to see if its accurate yet, but the speeds it is registering
seem about right (i.e. slower than what I thought

I

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was doing!).

That Argos one looks alright actually - might have a looksy at that one

Have people in the group tried using a GPS mounted on the handlebars? This one:

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is £95, 1.9" W x 3.9" H x .96" D (which is about the size of one of the small nokia phones), and
gives readings like speed/direction/distance etc.

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Have people in the group tried using a GPS mounted on the handlebars? This one:

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is £95, 1.9" W x 3.9" H x .96" D (which is about the size of one of the small nokia phones), and
gives readings like speed/direction/distance etc.

Used a Garmin etrex for a 6 week tour in India. Invaluable. Ate batteries. But I never got lost :~)

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That Argos one looks alright actually - might have a looksy at that one

They've got a few good things in there. Well, cheap things anyway. Took a chance on their 9 squid
track pump but can't get the thing to work properly, but I think it may just be me. With Presta
valves, do you unscrew the screwy all the way, or just half the way?

Lee said:

That Argos one looks alright actually - might have a looksy at that one

I've been using one of those for a couple of years now. The transmitter thingy needed a replacement
battery over the summer, but apart from that I've had 4500 trouble-free miles. Or rather, the
computer has given me 4500 trouble-free miles - I've had plenty of other trouble, but that's what
makes cycling fun, innit :-)

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With Presta valves, do you unscrew the screwy all the way, or just half the way?

All the way and tap it with your finger to release dust before you start to inflate.

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I am currently using a Sigma 1200 cordless, £30, seems ok and has plenty

of

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useful functions, the do a slightly cheaper one in the Speedmaster range

as

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well £27, a friend has one, also seems good.

I used to have one but gave up on it because of lack of reliability. I often used to get
interference from passing cars (particularly older ones or american things with primitive
electrics).

Fwiw, I picked my cordless unit up from H@lfords. Its the basic 9 function model, cost about £18ish. Pretty, not been any trouble during some rough weather as of late, seem like a fairly reliable unit. Another advantage is that it also come with a setup chart for various wheel sizes etc and shows you what setting to set it to for your particular wheel (this may not be offered by other models).

The only downside is that as it only has one function button the initial setup phase (takes about 10 minutes) can be a bit irritating.