----- Original Message -----
From: Denis & Raewyn Agate <...>
To: <...>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [blokart] Re: Speedometer for blokart

Dave,

Are yousure the brand was 'Smart'
'DSE only have the 'Liam' model ($36) but I want to make sure I get a
replacement that can do the job. There are no useful specs on it.

Cheers
Denis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Pearson" <...>
To: <...>; "Blokart Smartgroup" <...>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 8:53 AM
Subject: [blokart] Re: Speedometer for blokart

Hi Denis.

Your adaption sounds great. You should take some pics and post it on the
Smartgroup to show others.

I knew the limitation of the new Cateye's, so avoided buying that type.

The Smart brand speedo has given me no trouble at all, and I have reached
and recorded speeds of around 65kph. (Very hard to control at that speed!)

Dave

-------Original Message-------

From: Denis & Raewyn Agate
Date: 02/22/04 12:18:11
To: ...
Subject: Speedometer for blokart

Hi Dave,

Interested in your speedo adaptation, as I have been experimenting quite a
bit as well.

I am using a 10-year old 'Cateye Mitty 100' but it can't process the
information past 20 pulses/sec which is about 53 km/h.

How fast can the Smart brand' register?

(I made up a reed switch and slid it up inside the front fork, then

drilled

a hole up directly into the steering column – so there is no visible

wiring

or sensors at all. It's a very reliable arrangement since it can't get
knocked or wet.)

Regards

Denis
2399

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Pearson" <...>
To: <...>
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: [blokart] Cordless speedometer for blokart

For value for money, I think the best bike computer you can get, which

will

calibrate for a Blokart wheel is the "Smart" brand available from Dick

Smith

electronics for $35 ish. I think that this is the type that the Blokart

guys

have modified.

I know of many people that have used this speedo, and if you are not

afraid

of doing a little re-wiring yourself then they work perfectly. I have

tested

the accuracy against my Garmin GPS unit, and it agreed almost perfectly.

The

key is to enter the correct circumference of your tyre at the laden

pressure

There is nothing wrong with the accuracy of the GPS's these days if all

you

want is a speed reading.

I have wired my bike computer through the handlebar piece, so it is
effectively 'cordless'. You just have to remember to disconnect it when

you

pull the handlebar out. Some people have done much better jobs than I

have,

and may have their advice also.

Keep in mind that this is only MY opinion, but hope this helps.

Dave

-------Original Message-------

From: ...
Date: Thursday, February 05, 2004 08:06:21
To: ...
Subject: Re: [blokart] Cordless speedometer for blokart

I am also interested in the best type of speedo. Has anyone any
comment on the accuracy of the small GPSs you can buy now?

regards

Russell

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