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31-10.-2005, 03:17 AM
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New Bike Computer
I recently purchased a new bike computer from Argos and it seems to be a real bargain. It has a very large screen and uses the old wires and magnet on spoke system. Only cost me just under 10 pounds.
However, it's quite accurate and I discovered I've been riding a lot faster than I thought I had. I now plan to buy an HRM unit at some point but have never used one before. Again, you can buy these at Argos. The main problem I now have is the dark nights. This is a pain. I finish work at 8.00 a.m. so, after I rise around 15.00 p.m., I only have maybe 2 or 3 hours of light and I have to eat first. I guess I'll be riding through winter in the dark. |
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02-11.-2005, 12:55 AM
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Re: New Bike Computer
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02-11.-2005, 01:02 AM
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adli sell a WIRELESS computer with built in WIRELESS full function hrm for £12. Training zone, calories the lot. you were done. And its exremely good quality. i'll buy you one and post it to you if you want.
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02-11.-2005, 01:13 AM
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02-11.-2005, 01:45 AM
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even wired ones are effected by over head power lines. power lines emit radiation at 50Hz (in the UK) whereas wireless data is transmitted using PWM at 2,000,000,000 Hz (2ish Ghz)....swings and roundabouts. The convience of wireless far outweighs the occasional glitch IMO. all modern hrms are wireless, i have never encountered any problem with mine in years.
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02-11.-2005, 02:00 AM
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02-11.-2005, 05:16 AM
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02-11.-2005, 08:37 AM
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Re: New Bike Computer
I like the avatar, Cannibal.
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02-11.-2005, 08:53 AM
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No he goes to hospital to top up his plasma DRIP feed. It should be obvious by his postings.
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02-11.-2005, 08:57 AM
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Oh yeh, and I heard that living a 1000 miles from a nuclear power plant can rot your goolies.
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02-11.-2005, 09:00 AM
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I had a bike computer once; I couldn't see it in the dark, it didn't work in the rain and eventually I scrapped it.
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02-11.-2005, 09:03 AM
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Re: New Bike Computer
Probably didn't work near power lines either....
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02-11.-2005, 09:06 AM
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Never mind all this bull Ryan. They don't even train. BRF and I are pleased with your attitude. Believe me I've known him for 45 years, and he believes in you. that's saying a big thing coming from him. He's won over 400 races in his time. Don't get sidetracked.
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02-11.-2005, 09:21 AM
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Carrera trains very hard. I don't think he competes, tho'.
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02-11.-2005, 09:23 AM
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Re: New Bike Computer
I'm very happy with it. It has a very large screen and was easy to fit.
However, I really have my work cut out. Spent the entire day working on these canal boats I got on the cheap. One of them is moored way out in the country so I have to cycle there and back. I worked today in the pouring rain scrubbing the boat and, wow, what an improvement! Then I cycled back home. Then I ate. Tomorrow I'll try and do an intense cycling ride up my usual 25 per cent climbs in deep countryside and hopefully work on the boats some more, if I have anything left in me. You know, this boating lark is a bit of fun. Nothing like cruising slowly down the canals here once you've trained really hard on your bike. The girls in the bank have even said they'll join me on board so...............  Quote:
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