Friday, June 09, 2006

Dead bike computer

Bad dress rehearsal --> great performance, right??

The flakiness of my bike computer recently was mortal illness. It just gave up the ghost (wire broken). Bah! So it looks like I will be doing Eagleman with only the cadence sensor working, which is okay because I know the course and can make a pace chart to keep myself on track, and on the flat course I can estimate my speed fairly closely, so I'm okay there.

Recommendations for a new bike computer?
  • Under ~US$120, with cadence.
  • Preferably that I can order online and install myself, given enough time.
  • Preferably pretty bombproof and not given to fits of pique.
My other problem this morning was the rear derailleur. It was shifting sloppily, so I tried to adjust the cable and only ended up loosening it and making it worse. Fortunately a trip to the local bike shop and a mere $5 quickly set it to rights! Now THAT is an essential piece of equipment, so if I had my choice, I'm glad that one could be fixed promptly!
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8 comments:

  1. the Dread Pirate Rackham2:12 PM, June 09, 2006

    I have the Cateye Astrale 8, it has cadence, speed, odo, all that stuff and I'm pretty sure it was under $50.

    http://www.cateye.com/en/products/viewProduct.php?modelId=4&catId=6&subCatId=0

    It's a wired computer, my husband installed it without a lot of trouble, I think it took him about half an hour.

    Good luck!

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  2. soozey3:24 PM, June 09, 2006

    wanted to comment on your hiring of a babysitter for training: AWESOME!! I do the same sometimes, it makes a huge difference. And you are doing your girls a good service by giving them the resppnsibility to adjust to a new situation. I think that's great. Excited to read your report of your race! Good luck.

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  3. :)3:37 PM, June 09, 2006

    Check your e-mail... :)

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  4. Cliff4:13 PM, June 09, 2006

    Ditto on the Astrale 8. I use it and love it. Rear speed sensor so I can use it on my trainer as well.

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  5. tri-mama6:43 PM, June 09, 2006

    Good Luck Nancinator! Can't wait to hear the race report!

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  6. Dawn - Pink Chick Tris8:06 PM, June 09, 2006

    Can't help with the bike computer but heh, have a great race!!! Best of luck & *hugs*

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  7. Herself, the GeekGirl9:09 AM, June 10, 2006

    We each have the TREK incite 11. Gives speed, cadence, elapsed time, elapsed distance, average speed, and odometer. We paid less than $100 for it. No problems yet.

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  8. Kylie7:48 PM, June 11, 2006

    I also have the Astrale 8. I think it was in the $25-40 range, and wasn't bad to install. Also if you get it at a bike shop many offer to install it free.

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