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Sukru
a Weekend Warrior
from Westborough, MA, USADate Reviewed: April 5, 2008
Strengths: Large DisplayBottom Line: I bought this computer in 2004 for a road bike. I have used it since without much problem but have noticed the same issue with the cord, it hasn't come out too many times while riding but has been a pain when I have removed the computer. I don't think I have changed the battery yet on that one. I bought a second one (Mar 2008) for a new mountain bike and the cable and mount have been redesigned: the cable is integrated into the mount which has metal contacts to hook up with the computer, the cable issue should be fixed now. The display has been changed as well, instead of a dot-matrix display for the current mode indicator it has smaller sections etched (?) into the LCD. I like the old LCD design more but the new one gets the job done.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: LBS
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MIKE KULOVITZ
a Weekend Warrior
from CHICAGODate Reviewed: August 14, 2007
Strengths: THE DISPLAY IS GOOD, BUT DON'T TRY TO CHANGE MODES WHILE RIDING. IT IS VERY DIFICULTWeaknesses: BUTTONS SUCK, BATTERY DIED AFTER 3 MONTHS, HARD TO REPLACE BATTERY SMALL SCREWS, CHANGING MODES IS DIFFICULTBottom Line: IT IS HARD TO USE. rEMOVING IT FROM THE BIKE TO GOT TO WRK IS A JOKE. YOU HAVE TO FORCE IT OFF. OVER ALL A VERY POOR DESIGN. I WOOLD NOT PURCHASE THIS AGAIN.
Favorite Trail: CHICAGO LAKEFRONT
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: KOZY'S
Similar Products Used: CATEYE MITY 8
Bike Setup: TREK
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Connor Reddington
a Racer
from Fresno CADate Reviewed: March 28, 2007
Strengths: HUGE numbers easy to read even at high speedWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: its great it hasnt let me down and i don't think it's going to. and i ride almost everyday
Favorite Trail: 007 and buck ridge
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Tri-sport
Similar Products Used: cat eye mighty 8
Bike Setup: FSRxc pro with a fox 100 and the sram works and avid ultimates
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Darol
a Weekend Warrior
from Carnation WaDate Reviewed: July 19, 2006
Strengths: Big numbers on displayWeaknesses: That stinkin' wire.Bottom Line: A) It misses the magnet going by every once in a while so it doesn't keep track of distance accurately. You can see when it happens as speed drops off for a couple of wheel revolutions. I have fiddled with magnet position to no avail. The wire comes out of the computer all the time and must be fiddled with to get back in. I am selling a bike and this POS is going with it. Good riddance.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Similar Products Used: Topeak, Trek
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR XC Pro, Specialized Crossroads XC Pro
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SnydaMtb
a Racer
from Boise, IDDate Reviewed: February 16, 2006
Strengths: Easy to read display. Price.Weaknesses: Cable connector. Limited functionsBottom Line: This is the worst computer I have tried in a long time. While installing in on my bike, the connector for the cable to the computer snapped. It sounds like I'm not the only one who's had this problem. Even if it didn't break, I don't see how it could possibly stand up to even the slightest vibrations from off-road riding. In general, Specialized makes good products, but this computer (mainly the connector) is down-right horrible.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Specialized Turbo Elite, numerous CatEye computers
Bike Setup: Stock Cannondale 1FG
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Dan0
a Cross Country Rider
from Nashua, NH USADate Reviewed: September 27, 2005
Strengths: red color makes it easy to find after you toss it for being a POSWeaknesses: cable plugBottom Line: wish I would of read the reviews before I bought 2 of them. I wanted the red color since I've lost a few in the past during crashes and I bought the cheapest I could find since I only need the odometer and clock. as everyone else said the cable attachment is a joke! not only does it attach to the computer not the holder so everytime you remove the computer you pull on the cable, but the cable attachment is so poorly designed that it breaks or bends the first time you plug it in. I have to say I'm a big Specialized fan but their computers are a waste I wish I could give negative chilis
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At: goodales
Similar Products Used: cateye
Bike Setup: Specialized enduro pro
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Ash Absalom
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from Oakland,ca,u.s.aDate Reviewed: September 15, 2005
Strengths: Clean looks, big numbers.Weaknesses: The chord sucks!!Bottom Line: I actually just bought the computer for my girlfirenf Katy yesterday. I mounted it, showing off my handy many skills until this.... The f@#@$ chord spaped were the electrical plug was. I was pissed and emabaced. How does speacialized expect MOUNTAIN BIKERS to buy a competer that has a plug that spaps when installing. What happens when you put some serious hamering with it on your bike.
Today I hope to go back to the store and have them give me another chord. I was very disapointed. Hopefully, in few months my girlfriend will write a more positive review after some miled are clocked in.
ASH
Favorite Trail: heaven
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$34.00
Similar Products Used: Speacialized comp 01, cat eye enduro
Bike Setup: Rocky Mountain Instinct with a xc set up
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todd
a Cross Country Rider
from kent, wa , usaDate Reviewed: June 4, 2005
Strengths: keeps accurate timeWeaknesses: The plug that goes from the wire into the unit itself wasnt made for normal road cycling conditions. The plug is fragile and will not withstand the least amount of vibrations while riding. It continuously falls out and after repeatedly pushing the plug back in the wear and tear will take its toll, rendering the unit useless.Except for the clock features.Bottom Line: The bottom line is DO NOT BUY this product. Shame on Specialized for making some poorly engineered product and profiting off of it. Have more respect for your customers SPECIALIZED.
Favorite Trail: interurban
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At: center cycle
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Scott Wilkie
a Cross Country Rider
from Warren, MIDate Reviewed: April 21, 2005
Strengths: Large numbers make it easy to read, lots of functions for the $, sleek designWeaknesses: The cord which connects the computer to the sensor on the fork sucks. I have broken 3 cords in less than a month. The buttons do not switch from the computers different functions quick enough. You really have to press and hold it down.Bottom Line: Large display is easy to read, Price was nice too. Didn't like the fact I had to hold function button to get it to change. Dangerous especially while riding. Connector cord was garbage. You would think Specialized would come up with something better.
Favorite Trail: Stoney Creek
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Fraser Bike and Fitness
Similar Products Used: Old Trek computer on my Y-11
Bike Setup: 2005 Specialized Epic Comp disc, Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Thomson Elite seatpost, Specialized Fasttrac 2.0 tires, LX components
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joey aldrich
a Cross Country Rider
from haslett mi usaDate Reviewed: March 7, 2005
Strengths: It has a large display and the features are great. It is waterproof and has a really fat cord.Weaknesses: I broke 2 cords and i eventually broke the little pins where the cord goes in. Its useless now. I think i froze it in 20 degree weather because the memory is shot.Bottom Line: If you take it easy on the plug, it is a great speedo. However, if your bars are gonna get twisted and you ride through brush, stay away from this speedo. I paid $30 for mine and the shop gave me my second cord from a display model.
Favorite Trail: lake lansing and rose lake
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At: central park bikes okemos
Similar Products Used: I now have a Cateye velo 5, but my bike and helmet are specialized and they are great.
Bike Setup: stock 2005 hardrock sport disc, 19 inch frame
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Jordan
a Racer
from North Mankato, MNDate Reviewed: December 26, 2004
Strengths: The strengths- big numbers, works when the temp is 20 below zero,works in the rain and snow, It still tells the mph while you look at your trip and odometer and everything elseWeaknesses: Weaknesses- The cord breaks and I had to send it back to specialized for a new one and it broke againBottom Line: Since it broke twice but it still manages to work I give it 3 chilis in value but a overall of 4 chilis because of the large number display and it works under extreme weather.
You should buy it if you aren't a racer but you like to ride every 2 weeks or so
Don't buy it if you ride hard everyday otherwise it break like mine.
Favorite Trail: Mount Kato and 7 mile
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Nicollet Bike shop
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR XC PRO DISC with easton seat post and easton bar
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