Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
thing about computers is, at least for me, I spend a lot of time CALIBRATING the damn thing.You set it based on the wheel and tire combination, but that's never correct so for the next seventeen rides you are tweaking it. You watch every mile marker like a hawk to confirm how close to accurate your computer is. So you start doing all sorts of calculations in your head like OK, that last mile marker my computer said 9.52 instead of 9.50….that means, I need to check it the next time. Then the next time it says 10.54 and you are like a-ha! I'm onto you. So, halfway through this ride, I'll waste 10 minutes figuring out how to access the calibration function (with one button) so I can take 1 index off the wheel-diameter…or is it add 1 index….hmmm…..doe s smaller number produce a lower or higher reading….hAnd then when you turn around on the ride, you are like….OK gotta stop at PRECISELY at this mile marker and place the wheels down without letting them turn unnecessarily so I can continue my certifiable obsession with accuracy on the return trip…… then the next time your tires aren't the same pressure and you even more screwed up… meanwhile a thousand spring trees have passed you by that you will never again get to see in just that way in just that same afternoon light and thinking about something elegant and free and beautiful…...….. On May 2, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Ron Mc wrote: if you don't mind the wires, the Cateye Cadence is cheap -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
GPS, my friend, GPS. Let the satellites do the figgering for you while you watch the scenery. On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 12:03 AM, Andrew McGinley a...@spiritui.com wrote: thing about computers is, at least for me, I spend a lot of time CALIBRATING the damn thing.You set it based on the wheel and tire combination, but that's never correct so for the next seventeen rides you are tweaking it. You watch every mile marker like a hawk to confirm how close to accurate your computer is. So you start doing all sorts of calculations in your head like OK, that last mile marker my computer said 9.52 instead of 9.50….that means, I need to check it the next time. Then the next time it says 10.54 and you are like a-ha! I'm onto you. So, halfway through this ride, I'll waste 10 minutes figuring out how to access the calibration function (with one button) so I can take 1 index off the wheel-diameter…or is it add 1 index….hmmm…..doe s smaller number produce a lower or higher reading….hAnd then when you turn around on the ride, you are like….OK gotta stop at PRECISELY at this mile marker and place the wheels down without letting them turn unnecessarily so I can continue my certifiable obsession with accuracy on the return trip…… then the next time your tires aren't the same pressure and you even more screwed up… meanwhile a thousand spring trees have passed you by that you will never again get to see in just that way in just that same afternoon light and thinking about something elegant and free and beautiful…...….. On May 2, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Ron Mc wrote: if you don't mind the wires, the Cateye Cadence is cheap -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
+1 for GPS... and a bike sensor for backup... Leave the computer in your pocket if you don't want to look at the numbers... I also tried several iPhone apps, and depending on the purpose, these are the ones I like: Cyclemeter for general purpose riding. Wahoo for general riding and uploading to different websites. Motion X GPS for riding off-road riding since it has the best maps which show all the trails. It also allows uploading and a lot of other stuff. On my Garmin 810 I'm now using the OpenStreet maps which I find much better than the Garmin. Motion X uses the same maps. What I found cumbersome is having the iPhone on the bars. René — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Andrew McGinley a...@spiritui.com wrote: thing about computers is, at least for me, I spend a lot of time CALIBRATING the damn thing.You set it based on the wheel and tire combination, but that's never correct so for the next seventeen rides you are tweaking it. You watch every mile marker like a hawk to confirm how close to accurate your computer is. So you start doing all sorts of calculations in your head like OK, that last mile marker my computer said 9.52 instead of 9.50….that means, I need to check it the next time. Then the next time it says 10.54 and you are like a-ha! I'm onto you. So, halfway through this ride, I'll waste 10 minutes figuring out how to access the calibration function (with one button) so I can take 1 index off the wheel-diameter…or is it add 1 index….hmmm…..doe s smaller number produce a lower or higher reading….hAnd then when you turn around on the ride, you are like….OK gotta stop at PRECISELY at this mile marker and place the wheels down without letting them turn unnecessarily so I can continue my certifiable obsession with accuracy on the return trip……then the next time your tires aren't the same pressure and you even more screwed up… meanwhile a thousand spring trees have passed you by that you will never again get to see in just that way in just that same afternoon light and thinking about something elegant and free and beautiful…...….. On May 2, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Ron Mc wrote: if you don't mind the wires, the Cateye Cadence is cheap -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
The new Cat Eye wired models are Velo 7, Velo 8, Velo 9. I suppose they work well enough. I have a Velo 9. The mounting system is cheaper, Also some have dubious features such as calories consumed, or a calculation of carbon offset. These replace the useful feature (no longer available) of being able to set the odometer (which now I believe just goes up to then resets to 0). Wireless to me means one more battery to replace, and dealing with interference problems. Eric Peterson On Sunday, April 28, 2013 9:08:56 PM UTC-5, john wrote: Eric, Steve: Thanks for suggesting the MItty8. I went to Wheel Works, as Steve directed, and found it was unavailable at this time. I'll look into the Strada, but have reservations about going wireless. What's the difference in battery life (wireless vs. wired)? Also: What's the verdict on the Cateye 7 or 8? Thanks. John On Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:22:47 PM UTC-7, Eric Peterson wrote: As I have a number of bikes, I have standardized on certain components. One of which was the Cateye wired cyclocomputers - they have worked great for me. Now Cateye has dropped all those models and replaced them new versions that have less functionality. So Cateye is acting just like Microsoft and Shimano, and discontinuing an item and making it unavailable. I guess that is progress. I have checked Wheel Works a number of times, but the the Cateye Mity8 is always Sorry, this item is currently not available. Please check back. Were you able to make a purchase recently of this product from Wheel Works? Thanks, Eric Peterson On Sunday, April 28, 2013 2:46:21 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 11:13 -0700, john wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Wheel World has the Cateye Mity 8 (wired) available on closeout for $20. I've got a bunch of them. Functions I use: odometer, average, distance 1 (current ride), distance 2 (which I use to track when to next clean the chain), elapsed time. I ignore max speed and time. The Strada Wireless has the same functions in a simple, small wireless computer but it's around $45. I've got one of these, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 19:08 -0700, john wrote: Eric, Steve: Thanks for suggesting the MItty8. I went to Wheel Works, as Steve directed, and found it was unavailable at this time. I'll look into the Strada, but have reservations about going wireless. What's the difference in battery life (wireless vs. wired)? Also: What's the verdict on the Cateye 7 or 8? Thanks. Battery life with wireless is typically less than with wired, and you have twice as many batteries. On the other hand, installation is simpler. The battery life on the (now discontinued) Wireless Micro was dramatically less than I had grown used to on the (now very long discontinued) Cateye Cordless II's I used on most of my bikes in the 1990s and 2000s (the last one of which quit early this year, wouldn't work at under 40 degrees even with brand new batteries) replaced by the Strada Wireless). The Strada Wireless is too new for me to have any idea of battery life. I've never seen them in person, but according to specs the wired Velo 7 and Velo 9 only have 1 trip distance, which doesn't work for me because I rely on trip distance 2 to keep track of mileage since the last chain cleaning. The additional features of the Velo 9, calorie consumption and carbon offset, are IMHO entirely worthless. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
Hi John, I'm suprised I haven't seen mapmyride pop in this discussion. I have been using this since 2010 and like it a lot. It is free and generates a bunch of statistics on daily, weekly,monthly and annual distance. It also breaks down each ride into segments. The iphone app for this works great. There were a few snags early on but most seem to be worked out at this time. Bruce On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 2:13 PM, john johnco...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Thanks. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
Sorry, no intention of offending. I have Chinese blood myself, as my mother is Filipino. The POS refers to the plastic electronic shite, not to the makers. Patrick little brown brother [see Howard Taft] Moore On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM, Helmut Wong helmut.w...@googlemail.comwrote: On Sunday, April 28, 2013 3:07:50 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: +1 for Cyclemeter. One POCES (piece of Chinese electric shite) to take care, not only of the data for four (4) (IV) Please be sensitive to using the term Chinese in a pejorative manner. I understand that the country exports a lot of consumer goods worldwide, and there are many criticisms of their labor practices; but it's easy for the conversation to devolve into a blanket condemnation of all things -- and all people -- of Chinese origin. Thanks, H. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Cycling computers
I love everything about Cyclemeter except its heavy battery drain - I can't get it to last more than 30 miles or so. I'm a slow rider and all, but sheesh... From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:08 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Cycling computers +1 for Cyclemeter. One POCES (piece of Chinese electric shite) to take care, not only of the data for four (4) (IV) bikes, but also to tell your time, download your email, tell your temperature, find your directions, get your library books, keep your daughter amused, etc etc etc. I hear tell that the 4 manages GPS more efficiently than the 3G (free with 2 yrs ATT) so i think I'll upgrade sometime this year. On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 12:13 PM, john johnco...@comcast.netmailto:johnco...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Thanks. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.commailto:patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
Cheap simple. $16.99 + 20% more off today only. Cateye 8 http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_135906_-1___202553 On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 1:13 PM, john johnco...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Thanks. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
I got a no name wireless from my lbs 3 years ago, still works great. It was 40 bucks. On Apr 28, 2013 2:39 PM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Cheap simple. $16.99 + 20% more off today only. Cateye 8 http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_135906_-1___202553 On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 1:13 PM, john johnco...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Thanks. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 11:40 -0700, William R. wrote: My most recent experience is with a Cateye Wireless. I wasn't happy with it. Very confusing to program. If I were going that route I would look for a cheap, wired Avocet 35 from back in the 90's. I found their operation simple. Never needed all the cadence and heart rate stuff. I found the Wireless Micro instructions almost incomprehensible; fortunately, there are English translations available that make much more sense. More recently, I purchased a Cateye Strada Wireless. Cheap, limited functions but it has everything I want and not much that I don't; and it turns out it's pretty easy to figure out how to set up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 11:13 -0700, john wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Wheel World has the Cateye Mity 8 (wired) available on closeout for $20. I've got a bunch of them. Functions I use: odometer, average, distance 1 (current ride), distance 2 (which I use to track when to next clean the chain), elapsed time. I ignore max speed and time. The Strada Wireless has the same functions in a simple, small wireless computer but it's around $45. I've got one of these, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
+1 for Cyclemeter. One POCES (piece of Chinese electric shite) to take care, not only of the data for four (4) (IV) bikes, but also to tell your time, download your email, tell your temperature, find your directions, get your library books, keep your daughter amused, etc etc etc. I hear tell that the 4 manages GPS more efficiently than the 3G (free with 2 yrs ATT) so i think I'll upgrade sometime this year. On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 12:13 PM, john johnco...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Thanks. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
As I have a number of bikes, I have standardized on certain components. One of which was the Cateye wired cyclocomputers - they have worked great for me. Now Cateye has dropped all those models and replaced them new versions that have less functionality. So Cateye is acting just like Microsoft and Shimano, and discontinuing an item and making it unavailable. I guess that is progress. I have checked Wheel Works a number of times, but the the Cateye Mity8 is always Sorry, this item is currently not available. Please check back. Were you able to make a purchase recently of this product from Wheel Works? Thanks, Eric Peterson On Sunday, April 28, 2013 2:46:21 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 11:13 -0700, john wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Wheel World has the Cateye Mity 8 (wired) available on closeout for $20. I've got a bunch of them. Functions I use: odometer, average, distance 1 (current ride), distance 2 (which I use to track when to next clean the chain), elapsed time. I ignore max speed and time. The Strada Wireless has the same functions in a simple, small wireless computer but it's around $45. I've got one of these, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 18:22 -0700, Eric Peterson wrote: As I have a number of bikes, I have standardized on certain components. One of which was the Cateye wired cyclocomputers - they have worked great for me. Now Cateye has dropped all those models and replaced them new versions that have less functionality. So Cateye is acting just like Microsoft and Shimano, and discontinuing an item and making it unavailable. I guess that is progress. I have checked Wheel Works a number of times, but the the Cateye Mity8 is always Sorry, this item is currently not available. Please check back. Were you able to make a purchase recently of this product from Wheel Works? No, just found it on a google search. If the Mity 8's no longer available, I'd suggest the Strada Wireless as an alternative. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
Eric, Steve: Thanks for suggesting the MItty8. I went to Wheel Works, as Steve directed, and found it was unavailable at this time. I'll look into the Strada, but have reservations about going wireless. What's the difference in battery life (wireless vs. wired)? Also: What's the verdict on the Cateye 7 or 8? Thanks. John On Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:22:47 PM UTC-7, Eric Peterson wrote: As I have a number of bikes, I have standardized on certain components. One of which was the Cateye wired cyclocomputers - they have worked great for me. Now Cateye has dropped all those models and replaced them new versions that have less functionality. So Cateye is acting just like Microsoft and Shimano, and discontinuing an item and making it unavailable. I guess that is progress. I have checked Wheel Works a number of times, but the the Cateye Mity8 is always Sorry, this item is currently not available. Please check back. Were you able to make a purchase recently of this product from Wheel Works? Thanks, Eric Peterson On Sunday, April 28, 2013 2:46:21 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 11:13 -0700, john wrote: Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. I've been on the fence about using a computer to track mileage for some time now, but I believe I'd like to try. The criteria: 1. It has to be very simple to operate and easy to read. 2. I don't need or want heart rate monitor or anything like altitude or anything complicated. 3. I'm just interested in tracking mileage (how far was my ride today? I seldom know - which is not always a bad thing, but I get curious). 4. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking I can do this for $30 or so? Wheel World has the Cateye Mity 8 (wired) available on closeout for $20. I've got a bunch of them. Functions I use: odometer, average, distance 1 (current ride), distance 2 (which I use to track when to next clean the chain), elapsed time. I ignore max speed and time. The Strada Wireless has the same functions in a simple, small wireless computer but it's around $45. I've got one of these, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
On Sunday, April 28, 2013 3:07:50 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: +1 for Cyclemeter. One POCES (piece of Chinese electric shite) to take care, not only of the data for four (4) (IV) Please be sensitive to using the term Chinese in a pejorative manner. I understand that the country exports a lot of consumer goods worldwide, and there are many criticisms of their labor practices; but it's easy for the conversation to devolve into a blanket condemnation of all things -- and all people -- of Chinese origin. Thanks, H. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cycling computers
agreed On Sunday, April 28, 2013 9:46:02 PM UTC-7, Helmut Wong wrote: On Sunday, April 28, 2013 3:07:50 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: +1 for Cyclemeter. One POCES (piece of Chinese electric shite) to take care, not only of the data for four (4) (IV) Please be sensitive to using the term Chinese in a pejorative manner. I understand that the country exports a lot of consumer goods worldwide, and there are many criticisms of their labor practices; but it's easy for the conversation to devolve into a blanket condemnation of all things -- and all people -- of Chinese origin. Thanks, H. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
