[Spridgets] rivergate speedo issues.... worst case scenario!

[Matt]

I think the current record for fastest bike is 82mph on a level surface.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V2FgwN_re4&NR=1

On Mon, 2008-06-16 at 06:36 -0500, David Lieb wrote:
> Or possibly Door Number Three, buy a bicycle speedometer.
> I use a Sigma Sport BC1200 (NLA) that will read up to 199.5MPH (ask the 
> Germans, I have no idea why a bicycle would need that) and can accomodate 
> wheel diameters from 1/8" to 8'. The only problem I have had with it is that 
> it cannot keep up with a driveshaft-mounted pickup. Too many pulses per 
> second for it to compute anything but current speed over 60MPH... unless you 
> believe that you can drive from Chicago to Allentown, PA in less than 400 
> miles. Using a magnet on the brakedrum, it works great. Current speed always 
> on the display with average speed or max speed or clock or elapsed time or 
> one of three odometer functions. Oh yes, it also does not have a light and 
> losing the battery loses your odometer.
> Do not be temped to go with the wireless option; I have been assured that it 
> does not work well with metal in the way.
> The BC1200 is no longer made, but it hass been replaced with a new line. 
> details at www.sigmasport.com.
> David Lieb 
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