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07-05-2004, 03:53 PM

Churchill wrote:

> "Paul Kopit" <p.kopitREMOVE@SPAMverizon.net> wrote in message
> news:kpgje0df5i9e043cnv9pbd82fkqo84ters@4ax.com...
>
>>On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 15:09:00 -0400, "Churchill" <yes@yes.com> wrote:
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>>
>>>Hello,
>>>
>>>Is there a 'Cordless' cyclometer that stands out as the best ?
>>>
>>>Thank you
>>>
>>
>>Garmin Forerunner 201
>>
>>No pickup, no wheel settings, and very accuate.
>
>
> Hi,
>
> That looks interesting, GPS !
>
> However, one that connects to my handle bars would be better.
>
> Don't care for the price either -

>
>

Problem with GPSr is they lose information when you lose satellite
contact. I've got a nice Etrex Vista, only 6 ounces (oof!) and far less
useful for cycling than I thought it would be. Maybe if I lived where
there weren't mountains and redwoods...

07-05-2004, 03:53 PM	#41 (permalink)
Richard Adams Posts: n/a	Re: Opinions - BEST CORDLESS CYCLO-COMPUTER Churchill wrote: > "Paul Kopit" <p.kopitREMOVE@SPAMverizon.net> wrote in message > news:kpgje0df5i9e043cnv9pbd82fkqo84ters@4ax.com... > >>On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 15:09:00 -0400, "Churchill" <yes@yes.com> wrote: >> >> >>>Hello, >>> >>>Is there a 'Cordless' cyclometer that stands out as the best ? >>> >>>Thank you >>> >> >>Garmin Forerunner 201 >> >>No pickup, no wheel settings, and very accuate. > > > Hi, > > That looks interesting, GPS ! > > However, one that connects to my handle bars would be better. > > Don't care for the price either - > > Problem with GPSr is they lose information when you lose satellite contact. I've got a nice Etrex Vista, only 6 ounces (oof!) and far less useful for cycling than I thought it would be. Maybe if I lived where there weren't mountains and redwoods...