Backlit speedometers

07-01-2004, 08:02 PM

I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on my
speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.

Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
seems to think it's something useful.

07-02-2004, 04:59 AM

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> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.

Specialized does, but it doesn't stay lit continuously; you have to push
a big button to light it up, kind of light the back light on an LCD
watch.

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07-02-2004, 04:59 AM

In article <b75Fc.12575$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.

Specialized does, but it doesn't stay lit continuously; you have to push
a big button to light it up, kind of light the back light on an LCD
watch.

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07-02-2004, 04:59 AM

In article <b75Fc.12575$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.

Specialized does, but it doesn't stay lit continuously; you have to push
a big button to light it up, kind of light the back light on an LCD
watch.

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07-02-2004, 04:59 AM

In article <b75Fc.12575$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.

Specialized does, but it doesn't stay lit continuously; you have to push
a big button to light it up, kind of light the back light on an LCD
watch.

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07-02-2004, 04:59 AM

In article <b75Fc.12575$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.

Specialized does, but it doesn't stay lit continuously; you have to push
a big button to light it up, kind of light the back light on an LCD
watch.

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07-02-2004, 05:24 AM

Problem is that the backlight trashes the battery in the computer. Better
bet is a handlebar mounted "computer light". It has a small LED in it that
provides enough light to read the display but not so much it burns batteries
or causes disorientation at night (as in another light source other than
your headlight, which I assume you use ;-). Costs about $10, and the one I
have is by SigmaSport. Mine was given to me as a gift, but you can get em I
think at Performance or Nashbar. Works great on my pre-dawn rides....

Dave

"Daniel Crispin" <calendyr@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:b75Fc.12575$t55.701399@wagner.videotron.net.. .
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on
my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.
>
>

07-02-2004, 05:24 AM

Problem is that the backlight trashes the battery in the computer. Better
bet is a handlebar mounted "computer light". It has a small LED in it that
provides enough light to read the display but not so much it burns batteries
or causes disorientation at night (as in another light source other than
your headlight, which I assume you use ;-). Costs about $10, and the one I
have is by SigmaSport. Mine was given to me as a gift, but you can get em I
think at Performance or Nashbar. Works great on my pre-dawn rides....

Dave

"Daniel Crispin" <calendyr@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:b75Fc.12575$t55.701399@wagner.videotron.net.. .
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on
my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.
>
>

07-02-2004, 05:24 AM

Problem is that the backlight trashes the battery in the computer. Better
bet is a handlebar mounted "computer light". It has a small LED in it that
provides enough light to read the display but not so much it burns batteries
or causes disorientation at night (as in another light source other than
your headlight, which I assume you use ;-). Costs about $10, and the one I
have is by SigmaSport. Mine was given to me as a gift, but you can get em I
think at Performance or Nashbar. Works great on my pre-dawn rides....

Dave

"Daniel Crispin" <calendyr@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:b75Fc.12575$t55.701399@wagner.videotron.net.. .
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on
my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.
>
>

07-02-2004, 05:24 AM

Problem is that the backlight trashes the battery in the computer. Better
bet is a handlebar mounted "computer light". It has a small LED in it that
provides enough light to read the display but not so much it burns batteries
or causes disorientation at night (as in another light source other than
your headlight, which I assume you use ;-). Costs about $10, and the one I
have is by SigmaSport. Mine was given to me as a gift, but you can get em I
think at Performance or Nashbar. Works great on my pre-dawn rides....

Dave

"Daniel Crispin" <calendyr@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:b75Fc.12575$t55.701399@wagner.videotron.net.. .
> I was out training tonight when I realized that not having a backlight on
my
> speedometer is a real pain when cycling at night.
>
> Anyone know of a company that makes backlit models? Cateye doesn't
> seems to think it's something useful.
>
>