Opinions - BEST CORDLESS CYCLO-COMPUTER - Page 5

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:
>>
>>
>>>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, 06:01 PM

In article <cccpl1$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Richard Adams <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> 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...

Then your riding life would be like (to sort of quote a King of the Hill
line) the death of that girl in the "English Patient" - long, slow and
BORING!

--
tanx,
Howard

"The fickleness of fame and fortune's caprice
Together changed the life of Mason Reese"
Alice Donut

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

07-05-2004, 06:01 PM

In article <cccpl1$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Richard Adams <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> 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...

Then your riding life would be like (to sort of quote a King of the Hill
line) the death of that girl in the "English Patient" - long, slow and
BORING!

--
tanx,
Howard

"The fickleness of fame and fortune's caprice
Together changed the life of Mason Reese"
Alice Donut

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

07-05-2004, 06:01 PM

In article <cccpl1$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Richard Adams <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> 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...

Then your riding life would be like (to sort of quote a King of the Hill
line) the death of that girl in the "English Patient" - long, slow and
BORING!

--
tanx,
Howard

"The fickleness of fame and fortune's caprice
Together changed the life of Mason Reese"
Alice Donut

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

07-05-2004, 06:01 PM

In article <cccpl1$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Richard Adams <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> 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...

Then your riding life would be like (to sort of quote a King of the Hill
line) the death of that girl in the "English Patient" - long, slow and
BORING!

--
tanx,
Howard

"The fickleness of fame and fortune's caprice
Together changed the life of Mason Reese"
Alice Donut

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

07-05-2004, 06:01 PM

In article <cccpl1$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
Richard Adams <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> 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...

Then your riding life would be like (to sort of quote a King of the Hill
line) the death of that girl in the "English Patient" - long, slow and
BORING!

--
tanx,
Howard

"The fickleness of fame and fortune's caprice
Together changed the life of Mason Reese"
Alice Donut

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

07-05-2004, 10:23 PM

Churchill wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Is there a 'Cordless' cyclometer that stands out as the best ?
>
> Thank you
>
There probably is in REC.BICYCLES.TECH.

You're welcome.

07-05-2004, 10:23 PM

Churchill wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Is there a 'Cordless' cyclometer that stands out as the best ?
>
> Thank you
>
There probably is in REC.BICYCLES.TECH.

You're welcome.

07-05-2004, 10:23 PM

Churchill wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Is there a 'Cordless' cyclometer that stands out as the best ?
>
> Thank you
>
There probably is in REC.BICYCLES.TECH.

You're welcome.

07-05-2004, 10:23 PM

Churchill wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Is there a 'Cordless' cyclometer that stands out as the best ?
>
> Thank you
>
There probably is in REC.BICYCLES.TECH.

You're welcome.