[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-04 Thread Frank Quan
Cateye Strada wireless on my Litespeed. No computer on my Rivendell. -- 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...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-03 Thread Boogarich
I have the Sigma 509. It is inexpensive ($15 at Amazon), battery last long (over a year now) has auto start/stop and is easy to use. On Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:13:52 AM UTC-7, john wrote: > > Hi all. Thought I'd ask all of you who use computers for recomendations. > I've been on the fence abo

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-03 Thread Boogarich
On Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:13:52 AM UTC-7, 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

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-02 Thread Bryan
I spend too much of my life looking at a screen. I really don't want to see one when I'm on my bike! Bryan -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
if you don't mind the wires, the Cateye Cadence is cheap https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10893613039136828338?q=cateye+cadence&rlz=1C1PRFA_enUS414US414&oq=cateye+cadence&aqs=chrome.0.57j0l3j62.2705j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ei=o4eCUavhM6qB0QHxMw&ved=0CKEBELkk It's what I have on my

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-05-02 Thread Steven Frederick
> > > >> >> ...Did try a wireless for a bit, but there are too many areas where I >> ride that have interference with the sensor >> > Yeah, I don't use them for that reason as well. But I do kind of miss the (false) triple digit maximum speeds though! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Nick Worthington
I have a Lucas cyclometer and a pocket watch on one of my bikes - but I mostly use MapMyRide on my smartphone :.) Nick On Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:13:52 AM UTC-7, 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 com

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Nick Payne
I use Google Tracks on my phone. Most modern smartphones have GPS. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I agree...cadence was interesting for a bit, but once I discovered that my cadence is pretty consistent I didn't care when I broke the bit that measured it by accident. Indeed I've now managed to lose the entire Garmin gps unit (a few years old and not used much anyway but still). I use the ch

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Eric Platt
I'm with Steve on this, no cadence for me, please. Had one when getting back into cycling and was just as happy to get rid of it when the bike was sold. The new wired Cateye Velo models are cheap, but they seem to work okay. My favorite was the Enduro series as it had a larger diameter wire whic

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 18:42 -0700, Fai Mao wrote: > I use and like the Cat-Eye Strata with cadence. I have both the wired > and wireless versions. I find the wired versions to be really reliably > but sometimes difficult to setup I seem to have a hard time getting > the magnets close enough for the

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Fai Mao
I use and like the Cat-Eye Strata with cadence. I have both the wired and wireless versions. I find the wired versions to be really reliably but sometimes difficult to setup I seem to have a hard time getting the magnets close enough for the sensor to read. But once I get that figured out they

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Scott G.
The Strada wireless (old style analog), did not play nice with the SON hub or Berthoud fenders. There is a new digital 2.4ghz version coming. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2013-04-28 at 19:25 -0700, Michael wrote: > I like mileage and temperature to be features on my > cyclometer. > That way I can see how much temp extremes I can take for > reference. > Good to know so you don't psych yourself outta a ride just >

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-28 Thread Mike Schiller
Google Maps does have a bicycle button that finds the best cycling route. It works pretty good. ~mike On Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:53:34 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > My favorite is my actual PC !! Yes, if/when I wish to know how far I > rode, I just go to google maps. I have my home destination

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-28 Thread Michael
> > I like mileage and temperature to be features on my cyclometer. > That way I can see how much temp extremes I can take for reference. > Good to know so you don't psych yourself outta a ride just because you > heard its gonna be 105 and humid tomorrow for your metric century. > If you have alr

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-28 Thread WETH
I like the Planet Bike Protege 9. I bought mine at REI. I first learned of it through reviews on the Crazy Guy on a Bike website: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/reviews/board/message/?o=1&thread_id=41518&page=1&nested=0&v=1C -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-28 Thread Garth
My favorite is my actual PC !! Yes, if/when I wish to know how far I rode, I just go to google maps. I have my home destination coordinates as the start page, then I simply click to "add destination" points as needed, as a simple point A to B often chooses the fastest route for cars, not neces

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

2013-04-28 Thread IanA
I just use a wired Cateye. Older model, but basically similar to this one in terms of function http://www.rei.com/product/838365/cateye-cc-vl520-velo-7-wired-bike-computer I've found my old Cateye to be very accurate for distance readings. Mine isn't waterproof in an extended downpour, so now