Are cycle computers waterproof?

[Lee]

Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
ride home tonight.

Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
would be ok?

Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

Lee

[Uphill Downhill]

Yes they are generally weatherproof. Have three bikes each with a different computer and have had
no problems.

[Digweed .. ;\)]

Lee tried to scribble ...

> Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
> ride home tonight.
>
> Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
> would be ok?
>
> Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?
>
> Lee

Can't say for all of them, and I wouldn't want to run one submerged for long, but I've had mine out
in all weathers for a few years and it's fine .. ;)

--
Digweed

[Gary Sinnott]

On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:03:27 +0100, "Uphill DownHill" <psmith@ic24.net> wrote:

>Yes they are generally weatherproof. Have three bikes each with a different computer and have had
>no problems.
>

Worst I've ever had is a touch of condensation in one - right in the middle of the display cover.
Found it was a kink in the seal of the battery cover, soon sorted and cleared after that.

Gary

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[Pete Biggs]

Lee wrote:
> Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
> ride home tonight.
>
> Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
> would be ok?
>
> Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?

I've got one of those and it's survived some rain with no problems.

~PB

[Danny Colyer]

Uphill DownHill wrote:
> Yes they are generally weatherproof. Have three bikes each with a different computer and have had
> no problems.

My first computer (a cheap one bought 9 years ago) used to play up in the rain. The problem was
solved by wrapping it in cling film.

I think they're generally a bit better these days, though.

--
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Thomas Paine

[Jon Schneider]

I think to be fit for purpose it has to withstand anything less than freak weather.

Jon

[Martin Bulmer]

Lee wrote:
> Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
> ride home tonight.
>
> Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
> would be ok?
>
> Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?
>
> Lee

Had some trouble with removeables, but solved it by applying a small amount of "Copperease" to the
terminals.

--

Martin Bulmer "Mixless Foot Persuasion"

[Lee]

"Lee" <gnippernospampleasemuchly@nospampleasemuchlyverymuch.btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:vkruh6quo8nt37@corp.supernews.com...
> Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first wet
> ride home tonight.
>
> Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it
> would be ok?
>
> Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?
>
> Lee
>
>

It survived although I bearly did! Was very wet and miserable but it was nice to warm up at home

:-)

[Iarocu]

"Martin Bulmer" <martin@bulmers4.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:<bim1l9$fde$1@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk>...
> Lee wrote:
> > Well, all things being equal and the weather remaining as is it looks like it will be my first
> > wet ride home tonight.
> >
> > Just wondered if my cycle computer could be used in the wet weather - i would imagine it would
> > be ok?
> >
> > Its called an "8ka" if that means owt to ne1!?
> >
> > Lee
>
> Had some trouble with removeables, but solved it by applying a small amount of "Copperease" to the
> terminals.

Or a smear of chain oil on the terminals solved it for me.