Using Bike Computer on Two Bikes?

Peter Skellern in the UK has a Velomann heart rate monitor and wants to know how to use it on two bikes and where to buy an extra sensor. After a lot of investigation here is what we found.

Question:
I have a Velomann 1.2HR cycle computer. The instructions say that it can be used with two bikes, but do not explain how this can be done. Do I just buy another sensor and if so where can I get one? I’ve tried to contact Velomann but had no response and no-one seems to be able to answer this question. Can you help?

Hi Peter.

I must apologise that I don’t know much about Velomann computers, but I have been doing a bit of homework and this is what I have found:

I guess you refer to the Velomann 1.20 HR from the Speedstar range, which has BC1 and BC2 odometers and double pre-set wheel diameter. So yes you can set it up to run two bikes.

I also discovered that finding a copy of the instruction book was impossible. With all the other bike computers we have in the BCR office they all worked mostly the same way, you need to go to “options” and then a “set up” section on the computer, then there should be a “bike” set up where you will be able to find BC1 and BC2. There you should be able to see the distances for either bikes and set the wheel size for either.

Now finding who sells an extra speed sensor in the UK was not so easy, but Chain Reaction Cycles stock Velomann, contact them and they might be able to help you.

We hope this helps?

Velomann 1.20 HR

3 Responses to “Using Bike Computer on Two Bikes?”

Elliot Schwartz November 1, 2009

I’m 60 years old and find that my breathing has started to suffer especially on climbs I get winded much faster than I used to. Do we loose lung capacity as we age?

alastair November 3, 2009

Hi Elliot.

Yes we do loose lung capacity as we get older; our VO2 max drops with age. You will also notice that you don’t have the same power that you used too and climbs seem to be harder than they used to be. You may have noticed that you can ride all day on the flat with out it taking too much out of you, but you won’t win any sprints as your explosiveness will have diminished.

Basically as you get older you change from a petrol engine with a turbo to a diesel engine that will run for ever at a good pace but without the acceleration that you used to have.

I would suggest that you get a regular medical check, every year if possible, including a blood test, blood pressure and a heart test at rest and one on a test bike, a ramp test. These will show that there is nothing medically wrong and you are just suffering from what we all do; age!
Enjoy your cycling, Elliot.

alastair November 5, 2009

Hi John.
If I was too choose between carbon and titanium I would go for carbon, I have ridden two titanium frames, one of which we wrote a review here. In comparison I would say that the titanium didn’t feel as comfortable as carbon. The handling also felt a little sloppy, this softness would be great for longer rides and on rough roads it was a little harsh. For most rides I would definitely go for carbon.

Hope this helps, but I’m sure some readers will have a different view?