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Author Topic: Use of Bicycle Computers?  (Read 3592 times)

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Use of Bicycle Computers?
« Reply #15 on: March 28, 2007, 10:30:40 AM »
I think the 85 mph maximum are more accurate than the higher range indicators. I sent my speedometer (85 mph) in for repairs, odometer quit, at about 55,000 miles. The repair shop said it was accurate within 1 mph. There is an info only radar setup at the entrance to Phoenix Skyharbor Airport, so every day that I ride the R65 in, I try a different speed, and my speedometer and the radar display are only 2 mph off, my speedometer reads 2 mph high, and this is at 78,000 miles.
« Last Edit: March 28, 2007, 10:52:59 AM by Bob_Roller »
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Re: Use of Bicycle Computers?
« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2007, 05:44:39 PM »
My top of the line backlit Sigma (model 1606L) came today, shipped from Cali in 4 days and at a cost of $24.98 + $6.98 s&h, $32.96 total. I don't want to curse the install, but unless I'm totally missing something, which is always possible, this thing looks amazingly simple to hook up.

Everything's there, instructions are clear, the wiring appears plenty long enough w/o the optional "rear wheel kit", and the biggest decision seems to be where to mount the unit itself due to the padded handlebar "dash": not  a biggie though, as there are several options.
So, like I said, anything's possible, but I do believe after maybe an hour (or 2) this weekend I'll be doing this  [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif], instead of this  [smiley=furious3.gif].

Details & pics to follow...
« Last Edit: April 19, 2007, 05:57:05 PM by NC_Steve »
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