4 out of 4 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: |   | Monday, June 08, 2009 |
David a Roadie from Palo Alto, Ca United States writes:
Despite its faults, this is a good unit, once you get used to the idea that it turns itself off if you take too long a break.
Product Used For: 1 Month
Product Strengths:The gear position indicator is nice to have and works very well. The display is clear and easy to read, though the small text part of the display is difficult to read. Switches in the lever hoods are easy to use, and make changing modes a snap. Virtual cadence is a nice addition.
Product Weaknesses:This is a direct quote from the manual: "If the trip distance mode is also activated simultaneously, it is not possible to view at the distance." The programming instructions lack clarity, so you have to figure out what they mean through multiple iterations. The display unit is difficult to program - I suggest you use a small diameter Allen wrench to adjust the settings - the two buttons are difficult to press. When riding, you need to pay attention to whether the timer turns back on after short breaks. The lack of an auto restart is the biggest downside.
My Bike:Custom built all carbon fiber all dura ace road bike.
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2 out of 2 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: | | Sunday, October 05, 2008 |
Stephen a Weekend Warrior from Amsterdam, The Netherlands writes:
This is my first bike computer. The experience has been frustrating and has certainly detracted from my enjoyment of many cycling trips. I look forward to seeing how many times I can make it 'skip' when I chuck it in the Amstel.
Product Used For: 6 Months
Product Strengths:The Flight Deck 6502 is good for visual gear indication. The integration of the mode buttons into the handle bars is also a good idea but in practice, the accidental changing of mode while riding is just a bloody nuisance.
Product Weaknesses:It is not user-friendly. The unit just stops working after short rest breaks and refuses to 'wake-up' thus not recording any further distance data. Call me stupid but nutting out how to flick through the functions meant I accidentally began changing wheel data settings! The A & B buttons are fiddly and impossible to use with cold gloved fingers. I found the instructions tedious and confusing. Even after going back to my friendly and helpful local bike shop and getting it re-set and some lessons on its idiosyncrasies it stopped working on the very next trip.
No back-lighting.
My Bike:Van Nicholas Amazon
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2 out of 2 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: | | Friday, March 21, 2008 |
Dale a Roadie from Shelton, Wa United States writes:
Once programming is complete, this computer performs well and well as attractive. I would purchase again. I do a lot of indoor training on a fluid trainer in the off season and wish the magnetic pick up could be installed on the back wheel so my training efforts are not compromised.
Product Used For: 1 Month
Product Strengths:Ease of installation and appearance. Integrated mode buttons work great once you get used to them. Very durable and waterproof. (Pacific Northwest)
Product Weaknesses:Buttons on the back are hard to use. Initial set up is****bersome and time consuming. If a mistake is made during set up, you have to clear all of your programming and start from the beginning. Not pleased with the 24 hr. military time only.
My Bike:2007 Trek Madone 5.0 w/Ultegra 10 speed group
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1 out of 2 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: | | Friday, November 09, 2007 |
Nathan a Roadie from Athens, Ga writes:
I wouldn't buy another one. I've also used basic computer models that only provide the essentials. I'd also like a heart rate monitor option.
Product Used For: 2 or More Years
Product Strengths:Having the controls built into the shifters is handy, allowing for access to information on the fly.
Product Weaknesses:Having the controls built into the shifters is also problematic as shifting hand positions often changes the display, starts or stops the computer, or switches the display into metric or cadence. When riding hard it's hard to realize why things aren't displaying correctly.
It is also a pain that the computer does not auto start. When on group rides or beginning again after a short break, i often forget to start the computer, leaving me without complete data at ride's end.
I have also have problems getting the contacts working in the shifters. For some reason I have to go back in every few rides and make sure the contacts are clean so that the register is correct.
My Bike:Giant TCR-C2 w/ Ultregra
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4 out of 4 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: | | Thursday, April 05, 2007 |
Jack a Roadie from Aquasco, Md. writes:
No problem, love to see the gear display. Ordered a new bike today, a Lemond Buenos Aires, with a Flight Deck for the 10 clog cassette although I have heard that the new model is problematic. We'll see, I'm going for it, an early 72ond birthday gift for myself.
Product Used For: 2 or More Years
Product Strengths:Make climbing hills a breeze, don't have to think about which gear i'm in, just glance at the screen. Had the 6501 since 2001, never a problem.
Product Weaknesses:Doesn't have an auto start. Sometimes I forget to restart after a long rest stop. That's a bummer if I'm in strange territory on a cue sheet.
My Bike:Lemond Prorad, set up for road with all ultegra.9 clog cassette
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