bicycle computer showing incorrect/no speed

"Ted" wrote in message
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I recently had a sigma BC 1200 computer installed on my bike. I bought it
and paid for installation at a reputable bike shop. On the 15km ride home
everything appeared to work, but the next day I took my bike out for a
short ride and immediately noticed that the display was showing my speed at
either below my speed (half, a third etc) or at 0kmh. When the bike is
stationary I can spin the wheel and the speed will usually show what I'm
guessing is the correct speed. The next ride I was getting 0kmh most of
the time, other than right turns. I'm thinking that the right turns move
the magnet slightly closer.. Anyway in the manual it does say that the
magnet should be 5mm max. from the sensor/switch. The closest it reaches
is about 8mm. Is this the likely cause? I would usually trust the manual,
but I'd also like to think I can trust this bike shop.. What do you think?
btw the computer has not been exposed to any rain.

Thanks, Ted


It's that kilometer crap that's messing things up. Apparently, it works just
fine when it's stationary.
I'd just stay home and drink heavily................. but then.... that's
just me.
Marty

You know, I'm starting to think that the vandeman dude is kinda right, the
average mountain biker (or so he/she appears from this newsgroup) is kinda
stupid!

Ted wrote:
You know, I'm starting to think that the vandeman dude is kinda
right, the average mountain biker (or so he/she appears from this
newsgroup) is kinda stupid!

This from a guy who a) has to get his cyclometer "professionally installed";
b) can't figure out how to move the pickup sensor close enough for the
stupid thing to work; and c) can't post a reply quoting the material to
which he's whin-- er, repsonding.

Run along now Teddy. We're bored with you...

BS

Bill Sornson wrote:
Ted wrote:

You know, I'm starting to think that the vandeman dude is kinda
right, the average mountain biker (or so he/she appears from this
newsgroup) is kinda stupid!


This from a guy who a) has to get his cyclometer "professionally installed";
b) can't figure out how to move the pickup sensor close enough for the
stupid thing to work; and c) can't post a reply quoting the material to
which he's whin-- er, repsonding.

Run along now Teddy. We're bored with you...

BS



Don't forget he fell for pedaling the dang bike backwards.

If he would have read the manual he would have found out the wheel
diameter setting was wrong. Oops! I just gave away the answer.

Almost reminds me of that Fungus dude.


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"Bill Sornson" wrote in message
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Ted wrote:
You know, I'm starting to think that the vandeman dude is kinda
right, the average mountain biker (or so he/she appears from this
newsgroup) is kinda stupid!

This from a guy who a) has to get his cyclometer "professionally
installed"; I didn't have to, I chose to.

b) can't figure out how to move the pickup sensor close enough for the
stupid thing to work
If you read my reply, you would have noticed I got to to just over half of
the recommended distance, but it did not make a difference.
and c) can't post a reply quoting the material to
which he's whin-- er, repsonding.
Is this better?

Run along now Teddy. We're bored with you...
Then why respond?

BS

Ted (A.K.A Teddy..)

"Ted" wrote in message
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"Bill Sornson" wrote in
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Ted wrote:
You know, I'm starting to think that the vandeman dude is kinda
right, the average mountain biker (or so he/she appears from this
newsgroup) is kinda stupid!

This from a guy who a) has to get his cyclometer "professionally
installed"; I didn't have to, I chose to.

b) can't figure out how to move the pickup sensor close enough for the
stupid thing to work
If you read my reply, you would have noticed I got to to just over half of
the recommended distance, but it did not make a difference.
and c) can't post a reply quoting the material to
which he's whin-- er, repsonding.
Is this better?

Run along now Teddy. We're bored with you...
Then why respond?

BS

Ted (A.K.A Teddy..)

I'm even starting to post like vandeman now! And you're all LIARS. Typical
mountain bikers.

Don't forget he fell for pedaling the dang bike backwards.
Umm no I didn't fall for it..
If he would have read the manual he would have found out the wheel
diameter setting was wrong. Oops! I just gave away the answer.
Nope, wheel diameter was and is set correctly. Would it have worked
correctly to begin with if it wasn't correct? Nope I don't think so!! Hey
Mike, do you think these mountain bikers appear stupid? I do.

Ted

Ted wrote:

Hey
Mike, do you think these mountain bikers appear stupid? I do.



Hey, Ted - I've never had trouble installing or getting my bike
computers to work. And you're calling folks stupid, when you can't
figure it out?

Irony.

Here're some clues, don't get info overload, OK?

1.) Take the thing to your bike shop, and get them to help you.

2.) Call the manufacturer (e-mail, semaphore, whatever) and ask them
to help you.

3.) Search the manufacturer's website for a FAQ. Or even a
troubleshooting page.

There.

And of course, if all that fails, you could always just take JD's
advice - stuff works that way too.

E.P.

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Ted wrote:

Hey
Mike, do you think these mountain bikers appear stupid? I do.



Hey, Ted - I've never had trouble installing or getting my bike
computers to work. And you're calling folks stupid, when you can't
figure it out?

Irony.

Here're some clues, don't get info overload, OK?

1.) Take the thing to your bike shop, and get them to help you.

2.) Call the manufacturer (e-mail, semaphore, whatever) and ask them
to help you.

3.) Search the manufacturer's website for a FAQ. Or even a
troubleshooting page.

There.

And of course, if all that fails, you could always just take JD's
advice - stuff works that way too.

E.P.


Hey I have it figured out, it is faulty!

Ted wrote:
wrote in message
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Ted wrote:

Hey
Mike, do you think these mountain bikers appear stupid? I do.



Hey, Ted - I've never had trouble installing or getting my bike
computers to work. And you're calling folks stupid, when you can't
figure it out?

Irony.

Here're some clues, don't get info overload, OK?

1.) Take the thing to your bike shop, and get them to help you.

2.) Call the manufacturer (e-mail, semaphore, whatever) and ask them
to help you.

3.) Search the manufacturer's website for a FAQ. Or even a
troubleshooting page.

There.

And of course, if all that fails, you could always just take JD's
advice - stuff works that way too.

E.P.


Hey I have it figured out, it is faulty!

Your brain? Ask for a refund...

8-)