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Submitted by
MarkGBell
a Cross Country Rider
from Salina, Kansas
Date Reviewed: November 29, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Katy | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$36.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Tek | | Strengths: | Great in every way. | | Weaknesses: | The contacts go bad after 8-10 seasons and the functions become inaccessible | | Similar Products Used: | Several | | Bike Setup: | Tandem, road, city - all with Radars until they stopped working in average of 7-8 years. | | Bottom Line: | I wish they still made it! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TC Patton
a Cross Country Rider
from Gainesville, Ga
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Helen, Ga | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | BikeTown USA | | Strengths: | Temp | | Weaknesses: | All other functions | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale CADD3 Frame, Syncros post & Wheel Set, Cooks Cranks, KORE stem with carbon bar, XT/XTR comp, Gore cables...yes it's old school for those of you wet behind the ears! | | Bottom Line: | The GM of bikes has failed with this product and should refund cash to all who request it with product in hand or proof that is once was on your bike...because I took a big @#$ hammer to mine...what stress relief! It always cutoff and you would need to reset, reset and reset. Thats uncool! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kenny Lawyer
a Weekend Warrior
from Terre Haute, Indiana-USA
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Any | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Gilles Cycling & Fitness | | Strengths: | An excellent graphic design and looks with neat style I admire the most about Trek. Well detachalbe for security purpose. Cool features implemented that all be relaible and used on daily basis especially thermometer! | | Weaknesses: | One of my plastic strappers or braces that holds a sensor was broken. Not so durable but hey, not a major problem concerned. I see why we have wireless Radar Cycling Computers now. (Big Deal) | | Similar Products Used: | This is my first one. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6500 | | Bottom Line: | Part # 54076 of Trek Radar Cycling Computer(Titanium)was the model I first purchased but had to exchange in a different color, black. I had lost it and would like to locate another same model. I don't like today's Trek Computers as if ya have brought at K-Mart! I don't care if it's 2003 comin', I still love what I had back in '96-'97. I am 100% satisfied with that version. It's typical for serious bikers like myself to keep up their physical status from their radar. I think it's display is very visible. It would be cool to have a backlight. There are few things that would be nicer to simply adjusted or added a little. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Saint Cloud, Florida
Date Reviewed: January 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Santos Trail - Belleview, Florida. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | BIkes USA - Orlando, Fl. | | Strengths: | Great Display, I enjoy knowing how hot is it while I am sweating my A.., Err, butt off! | | Weaknesses: | Buttons started Sticking when I got some mud on the computer. Weak Wires, Used 2 sets in 3 years. | | Similar Products Used: | Cateye Astraile , Cateye Enduro 2 | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar with XT/XTR components. Rock Shox Judy SL. | | Bottom Line: | I never had a problem with this computer quiting on me at any time (Untill the battery Died after 3 years), I enjoy all the functions this little computer has to offer (Wish it had Cadence), and I like seeing how hot it really is while I am riding. I found this little computer to be very Reliable. I would purchase another one. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trent
a Racer
from London, Ontario
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Moab | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | To wheels | | Strengths: | Temperature function is neat, The info setup is pretty well done, easy to operate | | Weaknesses: | Too many functions that are not needed (stick with seven its all u need), cord is junk, not made for a DH nut!! | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | High end TREK Y-11 OCLV Carbon FS, XT loaded, RACEFACE, AXIOM components | | Bottom Line: | not bad! but TREK is not that good at making Comps!
Try Cateye computers, or even cordless!!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Orange County, CA USA
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | The workout window is a cool design. Reliable and accurate. Battery has lasted for over three years. | | Weaknesses: | I three years, I have found no real weaknesses. Nit-picky: displays in .5 mile per hour incriments, not .1. Registers above 3 mph, not low enough for super steep hills or the occassion walk (that what my friends have said). | | Bike Setup: | GT XCR-1000 | | Bottom Line: | After reading all of the negative reviews, I had to throw in my positive comments about this computer. It has worked flawlessly for three straight years in all types of riding conditions. The workout window is a nice feature: a rider will recieve specific information about a single ride without losing all of their previous data. I highly recommend this product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Hinman
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbia, MD
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Great display | | Weaknesses: | Lockup | | Bottom Line: | I have been using my Radar (Actual the Gary Fisher version) for 3 Years. I do get the occasional lockup too. At first when this happened I would hit the reset button on the back with a pen, and then go through and set the wheel size and time again (what a pain). But then I figured out how to fix it. Hold the botton button for 4 sec to bring up the wheel size selection. then hit the right button to select the current wheel size (BTW you can do this while riding). I am a programmer and my guess is that the wheel size is somehow getting set to zero, because it seems to respond to the wheel sensor (i.e. it will wakeup if it has gone to sleep) but it will not calculate speed etc. because the wheel is zero mm in circumfrence. I find the lockup to be anoying but the fix is easy. But compared to other computers this one has the best layout and display that I have ever seen. I have submerged this computer in a creek, ridden in temperature so low that the thermometer goes out of range (12 degrees or so) and it has clocked more than 8000 miles, and it is still going strong. 5 Chillies, minus 1 for the lockup. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Vieselmeyer
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, ID, USA
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Dual wheel settings, temp, workout window. | | Weaknesses: | Unreliable. Either that, or I really was going 177 mph today. Aside from the erratic display, buttons can jam if grit gets on it. | | Similar Products Used: | vetta | | Bottom Line: | Mine's dead too. Tried a new battery, adjusted the contacts, nothing works. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trey Lillich
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Texas, Harris
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Ok, this is my third entry on this product. I am not happy. I was riding in the MS150 last weekend and the thing just stopped working for no reason after I changed a flat. I did everything I could think of to make it work and nada. I love the thing when it works because I can change it back and forth between bikes. I like the temp gauge in it too and the workoout window is a great feature. My big problem is that on ever long ride I have been on it stops working at some point. As soon as I finished the ride it started working agian. | | Weaknesses: | It is not reliable | | Similar Products Used: | cateye | | Bottom Line: | If you like a product that will do alot and work sometimes, buy one. If you want something reliable, don't. Also, I paid fifty simolies for this thing and I don't feel I have got my money out of it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Papa U
a Weekend Warrior
from Ekaterinburg, Russia
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Big screen | | Weaknesses: | Unable to change wheel circumference without entering to initial setup mode | | Similar Products Used: | none. | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Frontier | | Bottom Line: | I just completed my 1st trip with my new Radar.
Looks fine, works nice. I'm glad.
While installing, I almost got my fingers broken...
To secure the magnet on the spoke securely, I used
the small piese of thin cotton thread wrapped around
the screw (that screw is too short and no washer). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Vojky
a Cross-Country Rider
from NYC
Date Reviewed: December 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Porcupine | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
The Workout Window, 3 line display, Temp | | Weaknesses: |
Mounting to holder. | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
Z1, Helix Pro | | Bottom Line: | I LOVE this computer! The workout window is the best thing ever. I'm one my third one now (the first was stolen, the second vibrated lose and was lost). The wiring may be a little on the flimsy side but you can get a new mount/sensor unit for about $5 and they have a wireless one now. I even ran it throught the washer with my pants once. I stopped working so I just opened the battery compartment and left it on the radiator to dry out for 2 days....Violla!!Never had a problem with the sensor or missed readings. I do use the magnet taht came with my HMR though and that seems to work at a greater range taht the std. magnet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BAZZA
a Weekend Warrior
from Bellevue, WA
Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Rt 66 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Best combination of functions out there.
3 line display instead of usual 2 line | | Weaknesses: |
Flimsy wiring connections, not repairable | | Similar Products Used: |
Cateye
Astrala
Other Trek models | | Bike Setup: |
Recumbents with Trek's Rear wheel (long wire) wire option | | Bottom Line: | The computer itself has been fine, even thru freezing temps and over 120 degrees in the car. I'm on my 3rd wire / mount assembly - about $17 to replace each time the wire breaks or pulls out. Hey TREK ... you Need more beef in the wiring. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William Thorpe
a Weekend Warrior
from JT, PA
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any single track | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
ambient temperature guage | | Weaknesses: |
unreliable | | Similar Products Used: |
cateye (an old one)
avocet 25 | | Bike Setup: |
cannondale sv500 | | Bottom Line: | The reliability of this computer is a blatant slap in the face for Trek consumers. After a few rides and looking down at the computer to see a blank screen was the last straw. I literally ripped it off of my bike and bought a Avocet 25. I am a very happy camper now and will never buy a Trek product again. Big fat goose egg for the Chile rating if I could give it one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Kalamazoo, MI
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Large Display
Temperature | | Weaknesses: |
Weak wire to pickup
Random Shutoff
Short Battery Life
Lack of Support from Trek | | Similar Products Used: |
Avocet
Cateye | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale / Rock Shox Judy | | Bottom Line: | If you like buying cheap Ocean Front property, then this cyclocomputer is for you. I didn't have this piece of junk on my bike for more than two hours before it started randomly turning off. I lived with this for about a week before a small stick got caught in my front wheel and tore the wire out of the pickup. I've had a lot of cyclocomputers before, and none were this prone to wire breakage.
That's not the worse part. I went back to my dealer after the wire broke, and he said he's had the new kits on backorder for two months. My dealer told me the Rep said that since Trek has updated the cyclocomputer this year, they made the new one not compatible with the old and highly doubts that Trek will support replacement kits for the old style. Well, I guess this was the first and last Trek cyclocomputer I'll ever buy. I'm going back to Avocet! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake
a Downhiller
from Milwaukee, WI
Date Reviewed: July 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Features, Temprature Gauge | | Weaknesses: |
Dosen't Work, Resets, Falls Off | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek Radar Wireless(got it yesrerday to replace it) | | Bike Setup: |
Trek Mountain-XL 830SHXdunno what kind of shocks | | Bottom Line: | Ok, I got this for $20 at Wheel and Sprocket's Mega-Major Bike Sale. It worked for awhile. Then, it would only work when it wanted. It reset whenever I touched it. It was horrible. So, I kept reset it. When I went on a 25 mile bike trip with my class it was heck! I had to fix it o many times. Very disappointing. I just got a Wireless yesterday and it's so much beter. I went through 3 of these cuz of wires ripping, and I had to replacew batteries 15 times and it still wouldnt work. Do not buy! One star only(I wish i could give half a star) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Racer
from Minnesota
Date Reviewed: June 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
buck hill loop | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Temp
easy set up | | Weaknesses: |
battery prongs | | Similar Products Used: |
cheap target computer
avocett | | Bike Setup: |
Wireless version | | Bottom Line: | I just bought the wireless version o the radar and it works fine. i got the wire less version because i ripped the wire on my last one but this is one hell of a computer. i live on top of a hill so the workout window is useful trying to go faster
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Submitted by
Trey
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Memorial Park | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
can be used on several bikes. It has a workout window and the controls are easy to use | | Weaknesses: |
Water seems to affect the computer and mine sometimes stops working for no reason. i really hate this because I can loose several miles on a long ride and you never know when it is going to happen. | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
I use it on a Jamis Eureka and My Cannondale Black Lightning | | Bottom Line: | The Radar is a good unit, but is not reliable. And reliability is the number one concern. If the thing worked 100% I would say it was the best thing out there. i love being able to move it from my Mountain Bike to my road bike. This way I dont have to remember how to use several differnt computers or spend twice the money. Trek needs to find out what the problem is and fix it. As it stands now i wont buy another. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve B
a cross-country rider
from Maryland
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
My first RADAR broke. I blindly purchaced a second. What a total waste of of money. I had troubles with pickup, wires, and computer unit. Since the RADAR dys, I bought an AVCET25 and I love it. No problems at all. PS> the display model at AGEES in Richandmond does not work either (RADAR) poor product | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: January 31, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I think the Radar is a great computer, for the features, display, and layout, it does have a frail wire (many do though) but the really bad thing is that it falls off and gets lost. I went through two this way, but it functions great, and has the best display/features of any computer out there. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert Cawsey
a weekend warrior
from Bristol, UK.
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the computer for £32 which translates to about $45, and after I had compared prices with wireless computers I felt a little ripped off. But nevertheless it works well, I have had no probs with it so far, and the display is large and easy to operate. Worth a 3 at the least. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Bays
a cross-country rider
from Bonneau, SC
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had this computer for about 6 months now and I'm reasonably satisfied with it. Yes the sensor wire is a little too frail (had to splice it once so far) and yes the mount is a little tenuous (has come out twice on biffs) but I really like the features and layout and the performance has been very good. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erik
a cross-country rider
from colorado
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This computer is a pile of runny feces. It was cheap in both price and effectiveness. Works only when it wants to. won't work if wet or if you happen to take the front wheel off. I have tried to give it a shot by replacing the sensor wire 3 times but I have finally gave up on it and now only use it for a thermometer. if I could give zero or minus chilies, I would. I would not recommend this computer to my worst ememy. Stick to bikes TREK as you don't know how to make a computer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mtb cop
a cross-country rider
from Ma.
Date Reviewed: January 4, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Purchased my Trek Radar for approx. $40.00. I Originally had the Trek Sensor so I thought this was a step up. I was wrong. I use the Trek Radar while I work patrolling my area. It's not bad being paid to ride a mtb while working. So, on several occasions I had the computer shut off on me when I had it on my bike rack. Thought maybe the buttons were hitting the rack. Then while I was riding it shut off on me again clearing all the data that was stored up. So I brought it back to the dealer and he replaced it for me. Well the new one clears its memory almost every time its on the car rack so I have been regulated to taking it off before I place it on the rack. Now for the temperature gage. Anything below ten degrees F it shuts down. Other than that its fairly accurate. I probably would have been better off keeping the Trek Sensor on. I give it a two because I still like the temperature gage even with its short comings. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Newsom
a cross-country rider
from Pasadena, CA
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I really like this computer, and I think that it has all the right features, as well as being easy to use, and very easy to see, but alas, they fall off way to easy. I have had two now, they both disappeared along trails, and while I can't seem to find another computer I like as much, once bitten twice shy (or in this case, twice bitten). Fifty-something dollars is a lot to just lose on your daily ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a weekend warrior
from Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
So far the Trek Radar seems to be pretty good. I think the mounting hardware on my previous computer, a Cateye was a little more secure, and designed better. From reading some of the other reviews, it would seem there were a couple different versions of mounting hardware. Mine came with two plastic straps to lash the sensor to the fork: not easily adjustable and a little flimsy. The other complaint I have is that the temperature reading seems to be somewhat inaccurate. Its okay in low temperatures: at 4 deg C it registered accurate. In the 20's it seemed to register about 4 deg too high, i.e. it was actually 20 deg as verified by digital thermometer, and the Trek reported 24 deg. What it really needs is a way to zero out the thermometer reading, or to calibrate a reading to a known temp. Dunno what kind of sensor they use, but you'd think it wouldn't be too hard to build in a correction factor, kind of like the programmable odometer idea.Still the interface design is great and the screen display shows all the important items at a glance. I hope the unit is durable (it should be) and the sensor mount doesnt slip.Overall? Not perfect execution, but tops in features and conception. 4 stars. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trey
a cross-country rider
from Houston
Date Reviewed: April 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have used the same Trek radar on both my mountain bike and my Cannondale road bike and like it alot. I really like having the work out window feature and the temperature readout. My only complaint is that sometimes when I stop for whatever reason the speed readout stopps and it takes a few minutes for it to start working again. This affects all of my averages and i can't figure out why it does it. The thing also stopped work ing on my recent MS150 ride for some reason after 32 miles. It was raining and cold and I dont know if the moisture had anything to do with it , but for the duration of the ride I didn't have it. I tried everything I knew to try except taking the whole thing off and re-installing it. When I got home I finally got the thing working again. Any suggestions? All in all it is not a bad piece of equipment if I can just make it more dependable. Due to the dependability problem I give it three stars | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MLB
a cross-country rider
from MN>USA
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought mine for 50buckaroos temp gauge is pretty cool. I ride to work everyday and have to fight a bigass hill in terrible conditions -10 to 100+ and the computer has been a decent companion. The workout window is nice because I can calculate ride info on the hill climb alone everyday and not lose my overall trip data. I did have some problems losing all data and having to reset all info several times last summer. luckily you can reset your odo. I give three flaming chilis because of the problems I had and the steep price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Clint Matthews
a weekend warrior
from Atlanta, Georgia
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Junk. Worked till it got wet them fittzed out. Does fit large suspension sanctions however. Better to spend your money on another brand like Cateye or Vetta. TREK quality is way down with their accessories. Shy away. Mine was $25 but I have paid less for others that lasted longer. Again, avoid this one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Computer works fine, and after a trip to my LBS and a replacement of the sensor - everything is as it should be. (Strangely enough, the new sensor looks different) Tested it out for about an hour. Initial response is: This is the computer to get! It seems to be very accurate in regards to milage. The other features are pretty common except the temp display and the workout window. I really like the temp reading, and haven't had time to really check out the workout feature. All in all, a very good computer at a reasonable price ($39 here). I think it deserves a 5, but due to what I consider a QC problem in regards to the sensor - I'll rate it at
4 and 1/2. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
michael cala
a
from Staten Island, New York (City), NY
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Trek RADAR after reviewing the specs on a number of computers. I'm a gadget freak, so I thought the temp. gauge was a nice touch. I agree with Johnny that the handlebar mount pretty much stinks -- It's almost impossible to tighten adequately, even with shims. However, the things works beautifully, even in extremely hot weather. Its biggest pluses are: The workout window, for sprints and short workouts; and its excellent ergonomics -- two LARGE oblong buttons for resets or mode changes that are easily changed during rides. Excellent visibility of the large, square-ish window. A little pricey (I paid $50), but worth it. I have yet to address any problems with grit, as mentioned here, but I'm glad to know you can wash it!!! A good and useful tool.
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Submitted by
Nolan
a weekend warrior
from Waldorf, MD
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned Cateyes and other computers, but so far, the Trek Radar has been my favorite. I've had for about a year and taken it all over the place. It's held up very, very well. Like others, my confidence in the computer mount is shakey, so I take special care dismounting and mounting the computer. I just bought a second Trek radar for my wife's bike. I've seen it as low as $38, but I bought it from my LBS for $42. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric J. Black
a cross-country rider
from San Clemente, California, USA
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This was my first onboard computer and I can't imagine even trying another. I got mine on sale for $25 and it is worth every penny. It's awesome being able to know how fast you are really going. I'm just a beginer but up to about 46.7 M.P.H. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Lavander
a weekend warrior
from Canton, MI
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a nice computer. I have had serious problems with them though.
I bought 1 for my Y bike and 1 for my sisters bike. Both had to be
exchanged for another because they didnt work. One, the screen would
just die. The other would say 47 mph, then 6 mph, 95 mph, ........
After replacing the heads they have worked fine. That would suck if you bought
these mail order and had to send em back cause of that. Overall,
the screen setup is sweet. The temp. time and speed are always in the window.
The basic info is always there. Oh, the thermometer seems to be about
5º high. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: December 17, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had a radar computer for about two years and it functioned flawlessly until about three months ago. Now every time I remove it from the mounting bracket or move it on the bar it goes blank and then has to be completely reprogrammed. It may be the wiring to the mount, I'm not sure. Best set of functions on any computer I have ever had. Workout window allows you to get a spcific workout in the middle of a ride or find out a specific distance in the middle of a ride. I will replace the battery and see if that is a problem. All in all a very nice piece of equipment. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Albert Barros
a weekend warrior
from Miami, FL
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
In my opinion, the Trek Radar is a simple to use, accurate computer that offersmany features at a very reasonable price. I specially like the 2 wheel size capability, since you can order an additional magnet and sensor and use the same computer on two different bikes. The odometer and wheel sizes are resettable so you don't lose your mileage when changing battery, or transferring use to a new bike. Time, temperature, and workout window displays are an added bonus. It has auto on-off, trip distance, trip time, max speed, and avg speed. I bought mine on sale for $34.99. The only thing I would add to make it perfect is a better locking mechanism for its mount. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Big Dan
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: October 12, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a Trek Radar last December. By February I was on my third computer. I don't know if anyone else has had any problems with them but mine just stopped working. It flashed all numbers and figures at me, reset mid ride for no reason, stopped working after small amounts of walking the bike etc. Apart from that its a really good speedo and the temperature thing is pretty cool.
Another thing, try leaving the speedo out in the sun for 20 minutes and see what temperature it reads. My best is around 50 degrees celcius | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Bell
a racer
from Minneapolis, MN
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a good computer for trainging purposes. I features stuff like current speed, an automatic timer, trip dist, Average speed, max speed, an odometer, a clock, and a tempreture gauge. The only thing this is missing is a backlight for my night riding : ) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RyBones
a weekend warrior
from New York
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a great computer for $27. It gives you all you need, except cadence
and who cares about that. Time, ride time, distance, avg speed, max speed,
odometer and a continious display of current speed and one of the above
choices. It's waterproof and has a re-programable odometer to carry over
miles from an old computer or if your battery fails. It's also auto-on/off,
has a good size display, very simple to work and is easily installed. I use
it to improve my speed and time on familiar loops, keep trak of distaces
of rides and overall component ware.
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Submitted by
Paul Wilson
a weekend warrior
from Boston
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I installed this on my girlfriend's bike.
Function wise, this computer is very good with pretty much everything you'd ever
need to know. It even has temperture which is actually pretty useful. It will
also hold two different wheel sizes for two different bikes.
The mechanical design leaves a bit to be desired though. The pickup on the fork
is hinged via a small bolt and nut but no lock washer. Needless to say the bolt
vibrated loose after the second ride. Also, the computer dismounts rearward
instead of forward like the Avocet and the mount doesn't hold the computer very
tight. I'm trying to figure out how to mount it more securely so it doesn't become
trail debri. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rod Hadash
a cross-country rider
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Yes, this computer is everything everybody is saying including the post
it does not stay on the bike, but overall it is excellent . . . except
one MAJOR flaw. It will not work if it gets dirty! The buttons have a
groove around them that act like a funnel to channel small grains of sand
and mud between the case and the button and when you depress the button
with one of these little critters of sand waiting in the mouth of the
funnel it wedges there and prevents your button from popping back up.
This has happened twice to me. Granted, my local bike shop has stood
behind the product and replaced it, but it can still be an annoyance.
Now I simply will not depress the buttons if there is any dirt around the
buttons, instead I wait until I get home and drop it into a glass of water
(its very waterproof)and clean it off. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny Whissel
a cross-country rider
from Meadville, PA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got one of these. It works very well, mounts on my suspension fork easily, and is totally waterproof, which is fantastic! I think it is one of thhe better computers on the market, but I wish you could mount it to the rear wheel. It also slides around a lot on my haandlebar, even though the mounting screw is tightened.
The cost was a little high too. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nelson Ho
a cross-country rider
from Potomac, MD
Date Reviewed: June 9, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a great computer. I had the 95 version, lost it, and then bought the 96 version.
It has the basics and many nice features. Basics: auto start/stop timer, current speed, avg speed,
max speed, resettable trip distance, odometer.
The nice features: thermometer! (no other computer has it) and it's a full time display, so it's always
on no matter what other features are selected. Also a full-time display clock. A programmable odometer means
when replacing batteries, you can set the odometer back to the milage you had before instead of getting a big
ZERO just because your battery ran out. It also has 2 wheel diameters you can program for use with 2 bikes.
One of the best feature is the Workout Window. This feature uses manual start/stop and is totally separate from
the regular computer so your non-workout riding won't affect the data in your Workout Window. It's like getting
2 computers! It has 3 lines of display! Two long buttons ensure easy access even with thick gloves. And the unit is water proof.
I bought this for $50 at a LBS. Fitting to thick suspension fork is no problem.
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