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Cyclocomputers: wired vs. wireless
I replaced my CatEye Astrale 8 about three weeks ago with a CatEye
Strada (with cadence). The Astrale 8 stopped reading the cadence, and simple tests showed the problem was in the wiring harness. Now the Strada is doing the same thing, except both speed and cadence sometimes read zero when I'm pedaling. Preliminary tests again show the problem is in the wiring harness. (Basically, if I stop and fiddle with the wires, the readings come back.) I have two road bikes, and the Astrale 8 on my other bike, used for indoor training only, has worked flawlessly for two years. So I tend to discount the possibility that I'm damaging the wiring during installation, or installing in a way that tends to put too much stress on the wiring. So I'm thinking about switching to a wireless system that includes cadence. What's out there? What units provide the least interference? Which units are good and which are awful? Thanks for your input. -- Rodney Dunning |
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"Rodney Dunning" wrote in message ... So I'm thinking about switching to a wireless system that includes cadence. What's out there? What units provide the least interference? Which units are good and which are awful? Thanks for your input. -- Rodney Dunning Hi Rodney, While I can't comment on any other wireless cyclometers since this is my first, I have had good luck with the Sigma BC 1606L DTS wireless with cadence cycle computer. I also picked us a 2nd bike mount with cadence for my rough road/dirt road bike (Fuji Cross) and it has also worked well on both bikes for about 1 year now. Please see the links below for more info. Good luck in your search. Jeff Galinat http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...rt%20U%2ES%2EA http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/...0&CS_010=57754 |
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On Aug 8, 12:25*pm, Rodney Dunning wrote:
I replaced my CatEye Astrale 8 about three weeks ago with a CatEye Strada (with cadence). *The Astrale 8 stopped reading the cadence, and simple tests showed the problem was in the wiring harness. *Now the Strada is doing the same thing, except both speed and cadence sometimes read zero when I'm pedaling. *Preliminary tests again show the problem is in the wiring harness. (Basically, if I stop and fiddle with the wires, the readings come back.) I have two road bikes, and the Astrale 8 on my other bike, used for indoor training only, has worked flawlessly for two years. *So I tend to discount the possibility that I'm damaging the wiring during installation, or installing in a way that tends to put too much stress on the wiring. So I'm thinking about switching to a wireless system that includes cadence. *What's out there? *What units provide the least interference? *Which units are good and which are awful? Thanks for your input. -- Rodney Dunning polar cs system; I've the cs600, but there are other units a bit cheaper; but it is using a 2.4ghz transmission and in my experience entirely reliable including areas with high voltage lines etc that previously affected other wireless systems I've tried. |
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Rodney Dunning wrote:
So I'm thinking about switching to a wireless system that includes cadence. What's out there? What units provide the least interference? Which units are good and which are awful? I don't like that wireless computers require you to remember to push a button before you start riding to turn them back on or else you lose some data. I'd most definitely forget, frequently. Are there any that wake up automatically? I've never had any problem with any of my SigmaSport wired computers... -- Work and recreation are not often effected at the same time. One using a bicycle in business makes an exception to the rule. - Dr. Edgar H. Earl, Rochester. (~1892) |
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Rodney Dunning wrote:
I replaced my CatEye Astrale 8 about three weeks ago with a CatEye Strada (with cadence). The Astrale 8 stopped reading the cadence, and simple tests showed the problem was in the wiring harness. Now the Strada is doing the same thing, except both speed and cadence sometimes read zero when I'm pedaling. Preliminary tests again show the problem is in the wiring harness. (Basically, if I stop and fiddle with the wires, the readings come back.) I have two road bikes, and the Astrale 8 on my other bike, used for indoor training only, has worked flawlessly for two years. So I tend to discount the possibility that I'm damaging the wiring during installation, or installing in a way that tends to put too much stress on the wiring. Just to be sure, check that the contacts are clean between the computer "head" and mounting bracket. Dirt or corrosion there will make older Cateyes register zero, jiggling the head gets results like you describe. If "fiddl[ing] with the wires" might move the pickups, make sure they are placed close enough to the magnets. You /might/ not have a problem at all, worth a check. Mark J. |
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On Aug 8, 4:52*pm, Mark wrote:
Rodney Dunning wrote: I replaced my CatEye Astrale 8 about three weeks ago with a CatEye Strada (with cadence). *The Astrale 8 stopped reading the cadence, and simple tests showed the problem was in the wiring harness. *Now the Strada is doing the same thing, except both speed and cadence sometimes read zero when I'm pedaling. *Preliminary tests again show the problem is in the wiring harness. (Basically, if I stop and fiddle with the wires, the readings come back.) I have two road bikes, and the Astrale 8 on my other bike, used for indoor training only, has worked flawlessly for two years. *So I tend to discount the possibility that I'm damaging the wiring during installation, or installing in a way that tends to put too much stress on the wiring. Just to be sure, check that the contacts are clean between the computer "head" and mounting bracket. *Dirt or corrosion there will make older Cateyes register zero, jiggling the head gets results like you describe. If "fiddl[ing] with the wires" might move the pickups, make sure they are placed close enough to the magnets. You /might/ not have a problem at all, worth a check. In addition to cleaning the contacts, you might want to put a thin film of petroleum jelly or something similar on those contacts. I can't help but wonder if you've got something under the cadence contact. Pat |
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