Having problems with message search?
shot of Ron dismounting in the almost unridable snow. Interesting what a snapshot of an
otherwise common occurrence such as a dismount looks like.
So while I am typing I may as weigh in on the cyclo computer thing. If one were to spring for the polar HR monitor with the power option then it no-longer uses the wireless sensors, but instead has cadence and speed all wired in. One thing that probably isn't well known about the polar wireless speed sensor is that there is a switch in the speed sensor to increase the distance in which it will transmit. The purpose for this is for recumbents etc. Polar doesn't' include this in it's documentation. So the wireless polar may work for you.
You might want to check out Roadbike Review.com's computer reviews.
My 2 cents,
-Steve
rrkbighorn@... wrote:
Ahh Kent now I remember! I think I was speeding along when you unexpectately decided to walk your bike up the that little hill, I had no choice but to bail to avoid plowing into you :-) Maybe the camera man can shed some light on what really happened.Ron-------------- Original message ------------ --
From: kent.winters@comcast.net
Ilka,
If you don't want download capability, and just want to track the speed/distance/time/average speed, you could probably buy a $20-$30 computer, and with wire added, mount it on the bars. Cadence would add cost, because of the extra wire and sensor, but you could probably still have it for less than $50.
If it's just going to be a setup for a trainer bike, think about how much you want to spend on it. Do you already have a HRM? The more functions that get lumped into one unit, the more expensive.
In the picture on Steve's blog, I think Ron was caught in an ungraceful dismount. The blog is good entertainment! Kudo's to Steve for taking the time to write.
Kent
-------------- Original message ------------ --------- -
From: "Ilka Archambault" <iarchambau1@comcast.net >
> Yeah, I was hoping you wasn't making an endo. I guess, Steve just caught a good
> moment .
>
> I don't really want to do the download to the computer. Otherwise, yeah, I
> think, the Polar is a great choice. I just look for a computer for my trainer
> bike so I can see how fast and how much distance I'm doing in a session. Idealy
> it also has cadence and/or is heart rate.monitor so I can get more in tune with
> the exercise videos. The problem with the "wireless" ones (those I looked at) is
> that the magnet has to be in fairly close proximity to the receiver which means
> it only works putting it on the front wheel. I was thinking to perhaps put the
> wireless computer on the top tub close to the rear wheel if I can make it fit
> since it wouldn't matter too much for a stationary bike as long as can eye the
> data now and then.
>
> Ciao,
> Ilka.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: rrkbighorn@comcas t.net
> To: Ilka Archambault
> Cc: BreakfastClubCycling@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [BreakfastClubCycling] Question: Cycling computer for trainer
> bike?
>
>
> Hey Ilka,
>
> I looked at that picture also and I'm afraid I can't shed any light on what I
> was doing either! It looks like I was about to be pitched over the bars but I
> think it was just a "graceful" dismount.
>
> One question regarding your choice of cycle computer is "do you want to be
> able to download the data" for analysis or do you just want to be able to know
> your speed, cadence, and HR while you're working out? If you want download
> capability then the options I'm aware of will set you back a few $$$ (retail
> ~$350). I've got a Polar 725s that I've had for 3+ ye ars and have been happy
> with it. Since they use wireless transmitters they can be outfitted for
> multiple bikes with just the incremental cost of additional wireless sensors
> ($40 each for cadence and speed). I haven't researched this you several years
> so there may be other options now...
>
> Ron
>
> -------------- Original message ------------ --
> From: "Ilka Archambault" <iarchambau1@comcast.net >
>
> Kent, if I don't get a better offer, I might take you up on it. ;-) A beer
> it is, or better yet two to help with the process and the workmanship? I still
> will need to buy the computer, though and I guess, I'm still hoping there is a
> solution without going into a home improvement project or breaking the bank.
> More one I could get off the shelf that I just can wire on or a wireless with a
> long r ange transmitter.
>
> Oh, I read Steve's ride report on the "Last ride of the year" ... Yikes
> ...Sounds like you got a lot of hiking in. Kent, I particular liked the pic when
> you are pushing your mtb up the hill (BIG grin) better yet, take a look at the
> person behind you ... not sure what Ron is doing there...looks interesting. :-)
> Hope, we all can ride in better weather soon again.
>
> Ilka.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kent.winters@comcast.net
> To: BreakfastClubCycling@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [BreakfastClubCycling] Question: Cycling computer for trainer
> bike?
>
>
> Ilka,
>
> I have a soldering iron, and for the low price of one beer I will add wire
> as necessary to a computer for you.
> Watch out for cheap labor, anyone offering to do the job for less than one
> beer probably has no pride in their workmanship, and would offer no warranty, my
> work is fully guaranteed- your beer back if you're not fully satisfied.
>
> Kent
> -------------- Original message ------------ --------- -
> From: "Dave Nadeau" <dave@nadeaus.com >
> > Hi Ilka,
> >
> > It's fairly straightforward to make any wired model work on your back
> > wheel. If you know someone with a soldering iron, you can get a
> > small length of wire added into the middle of the existing wire so
> > it'll be long enough to weave around your top tube to the rear wheel.
> >
> > I did this several years ago on an older Cateye unit, and it worked
> fine.
> > --
> > Dave Nadeau
> > Sent via Verizon Wireless Blackberry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 1/7/08, Ilka Archambault <iarchambau1@comcast.net > wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I am looking for a recommendation.
> > >
> > > I have a permanent trainer bike setup and look for putting a cycling
> > > computer on it, which means the magnet needs to be on the rear wheel.
> When I
> > > look at the very models I have no idea if the wire will be long enough
> to
> > > accomodate. I already realized that wireless probably won't work since
> the
> > > receiver and transmitter need to be closer together.
> > >
> > > Any one a recommendation what computer might work for the trainer bike
> -
> > > preferably one either wit h heart rate monitor or with cadence feature
> but
> > > I'm not interested in buying a GPS type one or so.
> > >
> > > Thanks for a ny recommendation.
> > >
> > > Ride safely.
> > > Ilka.
> > >
> > > Vivi il Sogno, Vola come il Vento
> > > (Live the dream, ride like the wind)
> > >
>
>
>
>
>
Yeah, I was hoping you wasn't making an endo. I guess, Steve just caught a good moment.I don't really want to do the download to the computer. Otherwise, yeah, I think, the Polar is a great choice. I just look for a computer for my trainer bike so I can see how fast and how much distance I'm doing in a session. Idealy it also has cadence and/or is heart rate.monitor so I can get more in tune with the exercise videos. The problem with the "wireless" ones (those I looked at) is that the magnet has to be in fairly close proximity to the receiver which means it only works putting it on the front wheel. I was thinking to perhaps put the wireless computer on the top tub close to the rear wheel if I can make it fit since it wouldn't matter too much for a stationary bike as long as can eye the data now and then.Ciao,Ilka.----- Original Message -----From: rrkbighorn@comcast.net To: Ilka ArchambaultSent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:49 PMSubject: Re: [BreakfastClubCycling] Question: Cycling computer for trainer bike?
Hey Ilka,I looked at that picture also and I'm afraid I can't shed any light on what I was doing either! It looks like I was about to be pitched over the bars but I think it was just a "graceful" dismount.One question regarding your choice of cycle computer is "do you want to be able to download the data" for analysis or do you just want to be able to know your speed, cadence, and HR while you're working out? If you want download capability then the options I'm aware of will set you back a few $$$ (retail ~$350). I've got a Polar 725s that I've had for 3+ years and have been happy with it. Since they use wireless transmitters they can be outfitted for multiple bikes with just the incremental cost of additional wireless sensors ($40 each for cadence and speed). I haven't researched this you several years so there may be other options now...Ron-------------- Original message ------------ --
From: "Ilka Archambault" <iarchambau1@comcast.net>
Kent, if I don't get a better offer, I might take you up on it. ;-) A beer it is, or better yet two to help with the process and the workmanship? I still will need to buy the computer, though and I guess, I'm still hoping there is a solution without going into a home improvement project or breaking the bank. More one I could get off the shelf that I just can wire on or a wireless with a long range transmitter.Oh, I read Steve's ride report on the "Last ride of the year" ... Yikes ...Sounds like you got a lot of hiking in. Kent, I particular liked the pic when you are pushing your mtb up the hill (BIG grin) better yet, take a look at the person behind you ... not sure what Ron is doing there...looks interesting. :-) Hope, we all can ride in better weather soon again.Ilka.----- Original Message -----From: kent.winters@comcast.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:53 AMSubject: Re: [BreakfastClubCycling] Question: Cycling computer for trainer bike?
Ilka,
I have a soldering iron, and for the low price of one beer I will add wire as necessary to a computer for you.
Watch out for cheap labor, anyone offering to do the job for less than one beer probably has no pride in their workmanship, and would offer no warranty, my work is fully guaranteed- your beer back if you're not fully satisfied.
Kent
-------------- Original message ------------ --------- -
From: "Dave Nadeau" <dave@nadeaus.com >
> Hi Ilka,
>
> It's fairly straightforward to make any wired model work on your back
> wheel. If you know someone with a soldering iron, you can get a
> small length of wire added into the middle of the existing wire so
> it'll be long enough to weave around your top tube to the rear wheel.
>
> I did this several years ago on an older Cateye unit, and it worked fine.
> --
> Dave Nadeau
> Sent via Verizon Wireless Blackberry
>
>
>
>
> On 1/7/08, Ilka Archambault <iarchambau1@comcast.net > wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I am looking for a recommendation.
> >
> > I have a permanent trainer bike setup and look for putting a cycling
> > computer on it, which means the magnet needs to be on the rear wheel. When I
> > look at the very models I have no idea if the wire will be long enough to
> > accomodate. I already realized that wireless probably won't work since the
> > receiver and transmitter need to be closer together.
> >
> > Any one a recommendation what computer might work for the trainer bike -
> > preferably one either with heart rate monitor or with cadence feature but
> > I'm not interested in buying a GPS type one or so.
> >
> > Thanks for a ny recommendation.
> >
> > Ride safely.
> > Ilka.
> >
> > Vivi il Sogno, Vola come il Vento
> > (Live the dream, ride like the wind)
> >
Offline 
Send Email