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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

319.0. "Help, need AVOCET CYCLOPUTER directions...." by SUSHI::KMACDONALD (Macarooned on a Dessert Island) Tue May 19 1987 09:49

It's finally happened - I have the little 2 button Avocet cycloputer 
with the batteries that last for years and years; it's finally quit. So 
it's off to look for a new battery. That shouldn't be too tough. The 
real problem is that I have to reset the darn thing and figure out how 
it works again - since I've moved three times since the last batteries, 
I don't seem to be able to find the instructions for setting wheel 
diameter, etc. Could somebody swell out there either post the 
instructions here or send me a copy via office mail?

                                              Thanks,
                                              ken
                                              MKO2/2K3
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319.1Know what you meanTASMAN::EKOKERNAKWed May 20 1987 18:294
    I just installed mine from scratch the other night.  I'll pull them
    back out.
    
    Elaine
319.2Finding batteries can be tough!SUSHI::KMACDONALDMacarooned on a Dessert IslandThu May 21 1987 10:164
Thanks, all. Finally found batteries (tough!), now to get ahold of the 
instructions and get the show on the road!

                                                 ken
319.3I know I'm a little older/heavier but 5 mph?GSFSWS::JSMITHSupport Bike Helmets for KidsFri Mar 09 1990 11:3412
    I've lost my directions but unlike the author of the base
    note, the batteries on my model 30 were brand new last
    year and they are dead already.  I've installed the new
    ones but my top cranking speed is now just under 5 mph.
    (Nahhhh, it can't really be me......can it?)
    
    Does anyone have the calibration directions for the model
    30.....might as well post them here if you do since a lot
    of others will likely need them as well if juice consumption
    on my unit is typical for the new model.  Thanks.
    
    						_Jerry
319.4Avocet Model 30 Calibration InstructionsFLUKES::SUTTONHe roams the seas in freedom...Fri Mar 09 1990 20:3956
    Since I just did mine this morning....
    
    Calibration Procedure:
    
    Find the calibration number for your tire size from the table or
    determine it by custom calibration. Go to the total distance function
    and hold down both buttons for more than two seconds. This shows the
    calibration numbers. Numbers begin at 100 and go through 299. There is
    one sequence of numbers for miles followed by one for kilometers. The
    mile range is indicated by "mi" in the lower right corner of the
    display and kilometers by "km". To rapidly advance the numbers hold the
    left button down. To advance the numbers one at a time, click the left
    button. When you reach your number, click the right button to leave
    calibration.
    Note: If you want your cyclometer to show kilometers instead of miles,
    or miles instead of kilometers, reset total distance (by removing the
    battery) before recalibrating. If you don't reset, you will add miles
    to kilometers or kilometers to miles.
    
    			Number				Number
    Tire Size		mi  km		Tire Size	mi  km
    20 x 1.75		164 165		700 x 25	224 225
    26 x 1.5		212 213		700 x 28	225 226
    26 x 1.9		220 221		700 x 32	227 228
    26 x 2.125		225 226		27 x 7/8	223 224
    700C Tubulars	224 225		27 x 1		226 227
    26 x 1-3/8		222 223		27 x 1-1/8	228 229
    700 x 20		221 222		27 x 1-1/4	230 231
    
    Note: Tire sizes are molded into the tire sidewall. This table is based
    on popular tire brands and assumes recommended inflation pressure and a
    rider weight of 150 lb. (68 kg.). If your tire size is not included, or
    if you want to account for your particular combination of weight, tire
    pressure, and brand, use the custom calibration procedure.
    
    
    Custom Calibration.
    
    To get a calibration number for your unique tire circumference you must
    measure the tire while you ride. To measure this rolling circumference
    first mark the ground directly below the valve stem when the stem is at
    its lowest point. Have a helper push you in your normal riding position
    until the valve stem returns to its lowest point. Make another mark
    below the stem. Measure the distance between the marks. This is your
    rolling circumference.
    
    Calibration Formula:
    Miles: Calibration Number - Rolling Circumference in Inches x 2.7273
    Example: If your rolling circumference is 82.75 inches, then 82.75 x
    2.7273 = 225.684. Rounded to the nearest whole number your calibration
    number is 226.
    Kilometers: Calibration Number = Rolling Circumference in Millimeters x
    .108
    Example: If your rolling circumference is 2136 mm then 2136 x .108 =
    230.688. Rounded to the nearest whole number your calibration number is
    231.
319.5If only it wouldn't lie to me...GSFSWS::JSMITHSupport Bike Helmets for KidsSun Mar 11 1990 18:076
    Thanks.  The directions appear to work, but I'm still concerned
    about accuracy.  I think I'll turn it off until summer or
    as soon as the effect of an entire winter of carbo loading
    wears off :-).
    
    						_Jerry
319.6Yep...did it againGSFSWS::JSMITHSupport Bike Helmets for KidsFri Apr 06 1990 20:5013
    Thanks again.  I picked up an old model 20 at
    Nault's Supersale this past week for $1.00 on
    the chance that it might work with a new battery.
    It did, and I was plesently suprised to see that
    the bike mount and sending unit are backward 
    compatible and thus was able to test it out
    on my model 30 set up.  Same thing happend with
    the 20 and my speed was about half as fast as
    I was traveling soooo back to this note to recall
    how to calibrate it ....again.  This time I've 
    etched the procedure in my memory ....until next
    time of course :-)
    					_Jerry