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Reply #315 - Aug 23^rd, 2013, 9:18am

My Cateye Astrale 8 computer on the Corsa quit working. The display worked, but it wouldn't show a speed, no matter how I adjusted the magnet. I thought, well, ok, I bought it new with the Corsa in July, 2006. It's old enough, I'll just replace it. I ordered a new Velo 8. When I got ready to install it, I had the thought that the Velo 8 might just snap into the mounting for the old Astrale. Sure enough, it fit, and it worked after I snapped it in. A thought began to slowly form in my head. Was it just a connection thing between the Astrale and its mount? If I snap it back in, will it work? Sure enough, the old Astrale is working perfectly now, and I have a spare computer.

So, if your bike computer quits working, take a moment to remake the connections by removing it, then snapping it back in, before you pronounce it dead.

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Re: W.I.B.T. Thread
Reply #316 - Aug 23^rd, 2013, 10:13am

Quote from Bud_Bent on Aug 23^rd, 2013, 9:18am:

My Cateye Astrale 8 computer on the Corsa quit working. The display worked, but it wouldn't show a speed, no matter how I adjusted the magnet. I thought, well, ok, I bought it new with the Corsa in July, 2006. It's old enough, I'll just replace it. I ordered a new Velo 8. When I got ready to install it, I had the thought that the Velo 8 might just snap into the mounting for the old Astrale. Sure enough, it fit, and it worked after I snapped it in. A thought began to slowly form in my head. Was it just a connection thing between the Astrale and its mount? If I snap it back in, will it work? Sure enough, the old Astrale is working perfectly now, and I have a spare computer.

So, if your bike computer quits working, take a moment to remake the connections by removing it, then snapping it back in, before you pronounce it dead.

Have the same problem with my Cateye Strata computers. Very irritating. Wonder if application of an electrically conductive grease to the contacts would eliminate the problem?

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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2179	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #317 - Aug 23^rd, 2013, 3:02pm I not only use a contact compound on my computer modules, but I anoint the area between the contacts with silicone grease (petroleum jelly should work, also). It keeps water from interfering with operation in the rain. (I know, I know! You don't ride in the rain! )
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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2179	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #318 - Aug 24^th, 2013, 3:14pm Got a pair of sun leggings (PI) from Nashbar yesterday, and tried them out on my trike today. They work great, except for being a little short.
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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #320 - Aug 30^th, 2013, 12:37pm THIS. On order for a build at OKRRB. In Cobalt Blue.
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Phantom Rider Five Star Member Posts: 1056	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #321 - Aug 30^th, 2013, 1:11pm Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 30^th, 2013, 12:37pm: THIS. On order for a build at OKRRB. In Cobalt Blue. That is so coooool, just showed my wife and she said no, I'm gonna keep trying.
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #322 - Aug 30^th, 2013, 2:33pm Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 30^th, 2013, 12:37pm: THIS. On order for a build at OKRRB. In Cobalt Blue. AHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHA -- You pulled the trigger!!! Glad the test riding last week helped.... Paul
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Reply #323 - Aug 30^th, 2013, 2:39pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 30^th, 2013, 2:33pm:

Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 30^th, 2013, 12:37pm:

THIS.
On order for a build at OKRRB. In Cobalt Blue.

AHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHA -- You pulled the trigger!!! Glad the test riding last week helped....

Paul

Paul, the test ride put us over the top. Made the decision easy. Thanks so much for the test rides and answering our questions..

Now to just endure the wait..

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #324 - Aug 30^th, 2013, 2:42pm Bought two of the Zefal Spy mirrors for the Ghost - one for each side. And replacement ratchets for my shoes - one broke last week, after three years...
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Re: W.I.B.T. Thread
Reply #325 - Aug 30^th, 2013, 9:39pm

Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 30^th, 2013, 12:37pm:

THIS.
On order for a build at OKRRB. In Cobalt Blue.

Awesome. Isn't Dave's bike also cobalt blue?

And who's gonna watch the monkeys?

Our new trikes were shipped from San Francisco tonight, they should be here next Friday. We'll probably take them on a shakedown next Saturday night after installing the N360 hubs and fitting them up.

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Reply #326 - Aug 31^st, 2013, 6:59am

Quote from Denman on Aug 30^th, 2013, 9:39pm:

Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 30^th, 2013, 12:37pm:

THIS.
On order for a build at OKRRB. In Cobalt Blue.

Awesome. Isn't Dave's bike also cobalt blue?

And who's gonna watch the monkeys?

Our new trikes were shipped from San Francisco tonight, they should be here next Friday. We'll probably take them on a shakedown next Saturday night after installing the N360 hubs and fitting them up.

Denman,

I swapped bikes about a year ago, I've got a yellow Giro 700 that is almost a twin to Vicky's.

As to watching the monkeys, Cabela's sells these....

Dear CPS, please note I am KIDDING! You do not need to break down my door at 3:00 am, flashbang my house and shoot my dogs in order to rescue my kids..

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Reply #328 - Aug 31^st, 2013, 11:27am

I can't tell you how many times that dark thought crossed my mind during the child rearing days Dave!

We woke up a bit a bit early about 5:00 AM; about 5:15 - chirp-chirp-chirp the front door opened and I scramble for the 18.1" 12 gauge...it was my daughter coming home from her UTA Apt. - un-announced, she couldn't sleep and drove home. Next time she'll be calling us before opening the door in the middle of the night.....

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Tiger_Mike rbent member Posts: 208	Re: W.I.B.T. Thread Reply #329 - Sep 2^nd, 2013, 11:55pm Picked up a Rans V2 frame in aluminum for the surplus shop. Only $175!
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