Not had any issues with battery life on the unit itself. Made it through RAIN (160 miles/1 day) last year without a problem, though we did have USB cables and battery packs at the ready. Our complaint is that battery life for the cadence sensor is really poor.
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07-01-2008, 08:34 PM #1
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07-02-2008, 04:44 AM #2
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That reminds me....mine is dead and I need to replace it.
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07-02-2008, 07:03 AM #3
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No issues with battery life. Longest I've used it is for a 100 mile century in smart recording mode. I also don't bother with HRM and cadence. I can count each as my heart goes "dum-dum-dum" and my legs go "ow-ow-ow."
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07-02-2008, 09:44 AM #4
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When replacing the cadence sensor battery, try to find a medical grade battery. It will last much longer.
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07-02-2008, 09:45 AM #5
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Where do you get them? I think I just got a 2-pack from the local drug store. Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
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07-03-2008, 04:57 AM #6
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I got them at K-Mart! Originally Posted by 7rider
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07-03-2008, 08:15 AM #7
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What is the equivalent number for a medical grade version of a CR-2032? Thanks for the tip!
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07-19-2008, 05:57 AM #8
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This is probably a re-post, but since I didn't see it on this thread, here it is again: when you park your bike, make sure your wheel and crank are aligned so that the wheel sensor and cadence sensor are NOT aligned with the pickup on the chainstay. If they are, the transmitter will continue to send, and the battery will go dead very quickly.
Same thing with the HR strap: don't put it on until you're ready to ride, and take it off as soon as you're done with your workout, even if you won't have a chance to change clothes right away. As long as it's on your body, it's sending and using battery.Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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