Cateye Cordless 7 woes

New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

The batteries in both the sender and computer are brand new, and the
sensor is only 45cm from the computer, well within the 70cm spec. I've
tweaked the clearance between the spoke magnet and the sensor down to
less than 1mm, and the magnet is aligned exactly with the line on the
sensor.

Anyone have any ideas?

Jim Garrison

"Jim Garrison" wrote in message
...
New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

Mine was doing the exact same thing about a month ago.. I took it to the
LBS, the tech guy there took the unit from its mount, rubbed the contacts on
his pant legs, slapped it back on and it hasn't skipped a beat since. Try
cleaning all the contact areas with an alcohol wipe and see if that helps.

jpw
austin, tx

"Jim Garrison" wrote in message
...
New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

Mine was doing the exact same thing about a month ago.. I took it to the
LBS, the tech guy there took the unit from its mount, rubbed the contacts on
his pant legs, slapped it back on and it hasn't skipped a beat since. Try
cleaning all the contact areas with an alcohol wipe and see if that helps.

jpw
austin, tx

"Jim Weeks" wrote in message
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"Jim Garrison" wrote in message
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New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the
display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

Mine was doing the exact same thing about a month ago.. I took it to
the
LBS, the tech guy there took the unit from its mount, rubbed the
contacts on
his pant legs, slapped it back on and it hasn't skipped a beat since.
Try
cleaning all the contact areas with an alcohol wipe and see if that
helps.

Its a cordless and doesn't have any contacts.

PH

"Jim Weeks" wrote in message
...

"Jim Garrison" wrote in message
...
New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the
display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

Mine was doing the exact same thing about a month ago.. I took it to
the
LBS, the tech guy there took the unit from its mount, rubbed the
contacts on
his pant legs, slapped it back on and it hasn't skipped a beat since.
Try
cleaning all the contact areas with an alcohol wipe and see if that
helps.

Its a cordless and doesn't have any contacts.

PH

If I were you I'd contact Cateye. They were very friendly and helpful to me.

Lewis.

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Jim Garrison wrote in message ...
New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

The batteries in both the sender and computer are brand new, and the
sensor is only 45cm from the computer, well within the 70cm spec. I've
tweaked the clearance between the spoke magnet and the sensor down to
less than 1mm, and the magnet is aligned exactly with the line on the
sensor.

Anyone have any ideas?

Jim Garrison

If I were you I'd contact Cateye. They were very friendly and helpful to me.

Lewis.

*************************


Jim Garrison wrote in message ...
New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

The batteries in both the sender and computer are brand new, and the
sensor is only 45cm from the computer, well within the 70cm spec. I've
tweaked the clearance between the spoke magnet and the sensor down to
less than 1mm, and the magnet is aligned exactly with the line on the
sensor.

Anyone have any ideas?

Jim Garrison

jhg- New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. BRBR
Anyone have any ideas? BRBR

Geeezzz, warranty the thing. Cateye has a wonderful warranty department-

Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

jhg- New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. BRBR
Anyone have any ideas? BRBR

Geeezzz, warranty the thing. Cateye has a wonderful warranty department-

Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

Do you use a separate heart rate monitor? The monitor signal can
disrupt the bike computer signal.


Jim Garrison wrote in message ...
New Cateye Cordless 7 (2 months old). Works flawlessly at the start
of every ride for 8-10 miles and then stops registering speed and
distance. It behaves as if it's not receiving a signal from the
sensor, as I can still cycle through the display options (i.e., it's
not totally dead, just not registering sensor signals).

It always recovers by itself after about 5 minutes of inactivity. In
other words about 5 minutes after I have finished my ride, it's back
to normal.

This happens consistently, EVERY time I go out, but never at exactly
the same distance or time. The sensor signal indicator on the display,
which toggles every wheel revolution, is always in the 'on' state
after the computer stops registering.

The batteries in both the sender and computer are brand new, and the
sensor is only 45cm from the computer, well within the 70cm spec. I've
tweaked the clearance between the spoke magnet and the sensor down to
less than 1mm, and the magnet is aligned exactly with the line on the
sensor.

Anyone have any ideas?

Jim Garrison