http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Computer Issues en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:02:17 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11866#post-137187 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:49:22 +0000 Stepdoh 137187@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>did something like that, tapped/shorted the sensors on my seatpost, and it seemed to be registering fine. Even got up to 250 kph at one point. </p> <p>So must be the sensor that's borked.</p> <p>My make do and mend side gets annoyed at this, but it's way easier and cheaper just to buy a new computer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11866#post-136588 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:29:46 +0000 allebong 136588@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Try getting some kitchen foil, folding it up into little strips, and jamming it between the contacts on the mount and the body of the computer. Worked for me when I had problems with a wired computer.</p> <p>Side note: I believe the sensor is self powered; the magnet on the wheel whizzing by induces a current in the sensor that the computer registers. So the state of the battery in the computer shouldn't affect this if it can still run the display. Disclaimer: I may be completely and utterly wrong. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11866#post-136587 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:25:06 +0000 Focus 136587@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>In essence, a cycle computer is basically a digital watch on your handlebars, albeit with a lot of extra functions. So yes, it's quite possible to still have a working display whilst not getting a reading from the sensor. It's more likely with a wireless device but still possible with a wired one.</p> <p>Most computers nowadays should let you set the odometer manually so that you won't lose the record of mileage already covered.</p> <p>Edit: should have refreshed the page before posting the same as everyone else! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11866#post-136582 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:06:35 +0000 Stepdoh 136582@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tah, will try a new battery (of the eco-disaster coin variety) and see if it helps. They've suggested shorting the pins with a paperclip to see if the sensor is bodged. Think a new sensor unit would be more than 20 bucks so may just spring for a new one.</p> <p>All good here, beginning to get hot, and just discovered a open velodrome five mins away from my office! Will be doing a few laps to get the Christmas tum off :)</p> <p><a href="http://goo.gl/maps/rDe1c" rel="nofollow">http://goo.gl/maps/rDe1c</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11866#post-136574 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:46:58 +0000 Nelly 136574@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>stepdoh,</p> <p>replace both batteries, I had same problem - think you can reprogram in lost miles?</p> <p>The sigma wired in your link is similar to the one I have on my commuting bike - utterly bulletproof.</p> <p>Weather has been nice this week, about to get a bit damp, but no real winter yet.</p> <p>Summery in NZ? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11866#post-136573 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:46:49 +0000 wingpig 136573@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yiz kin input the numbers intae the odometer thingby whin ye buy a new Cateye.<br /> Knacked wire to the cradle? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11866#post-136564 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:21:38 +0000 Stepdoh 136564@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Quick query, my Cateye computer has been a bit sketchy in the pick up for a wee while, had it down as a wear in the cradle and dirty contacts. Now wondering if it could be the battery?</p> <p>The complicating matter is when I push the button on the front the digits come up, it's just getting no love from the sensor (which is perfectly positioned).</p> <p>Can the battery have enough oomph in it to run the display but not sense the sensor?</p> <p>It's such solid state tech, and there's <a href="https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/SMCUCN38F/title/sigma-bc-8-12-8-function-cycle-wired-computer">This nice</a> (and more functional) upgrade on offer here for $20.</p> <p>Would be a shame to lose the 4,600 km on the clock though, was aiming for 5k!</p> <p>How are yawl anyhooz? </p>