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From: harris@uiucdcsb.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Cateye Solar bicycle computer
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Date: Thu, 13-Sep-84 22:37:00 EDT
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Nf-From: uiucdcsb!harris    Sep 13 21:37:00 1984

I can second the endorsement of the Cateye Solar.  I have had mine for about
2 1/2 months, and I've put about 500 (505.3 to be more precise) miles on it.
Some comments, in no particular order:

I particularly like the average speed and cadence features.  I never use the
alarms.  I rode in a heavy rain with it for about 15 miles once, and had no
problem with fogging or any other symptom of water leakage.  (I now carry
a baggie with me in case I get caught in the rain again, since they say its
not designed for continuous immersion.)  The one reset button resets all of
the displays except the total mileage.  This turns out not to be a problem,
since I just want one set of figures for the whole ride (eg. average
speed for the ride, trip distance, etc.) and not for individual segments
of the ride.  The magnetic sensors are inaudible--no annoying click-click
(It is possible to hear it if you pick up the front of the bike,
spin the wheel, and listen very carefully).  I would suspect that the cadence
sensor would conflict with a kickstand, though you might be able to get around
this problem somehow. The instruction booklet seems quite complete,
though it is not always easy to understand (it looses a little something in
the translation).  Since I store my bike in a dark place, I remove the unit
and leave it on a sunny windowsill between rides.  Its too soon to tell how
effective the solar cells are.

Last, but not least, Bike Nashbar has them for around $55 now - the
cheapest price I've seen anywhere.


				Jon Harris
				harris@uiuccsb