evanr4

Ok so the solution was not what I expected. Firstly, you cannot open the CS series of sensors, if the battery dies, you need to replace the unit. Went to the Polar agents yesterday and they tested my sensor, it worked fine. Now I was confused. The gave me a new magnet and said I should try that, that sometimes the magnet can weaken. I wasn't sure that was even possible. Anyway, went home refitted the sensor and new magnet, and hey presto, all working again. Old magnet does not work. One suggestion from Polar was to use insulation tape rather than the polar provided tape, because it is too thick.

Ok will do as you suggest this evening. I suspect this will end with a trip to Midrand with bits and pieces of sensor in a plastic bag. I will have to explain to Polar that it wasnt my fault, I was just following JB's recomendation. Just kidding, if it is FUBAR'd I will just get another one from the LBS

Thanks Johan, from what info I gleaned off the web, the battery in the CS range of sensors is not replaceable. Will this work for a CS sensor?

Not an auspicious start for Ulrich, double posting on his 1st post. Tut tut

Thanks guys

I have a Polar CS200CAD computer which was working flawlessly until yesterday. At the start of yesterdays ride the computer was not logging cadence, I checked the magnet, distance between sensor and magnet, etc. Nothing I did got the sensor working again. I know the cadence sensor only has a certain life before the battery dies but the computer is only a year old. Before I splash out on a new sensor, how can I be certain it is the battery and not a problem with the computer itself? Thanks

Thanks to all, I was having a great time until I punctured 10 k's from the finish Everyone involved in organising today, thanks so much, you guys were awesome. Special thanks to the marshals who made it feel like there were no cars on the road at all. Will be back for the next one. Evan

Thanks Slowpoke, 36 pages are a lot of info too wade through, I was sure it was in there somewhere

Can someone confirm directions if I coming along the M1 from the South? I am a very recent Gautenger with little sense of direction if I dont have a mountain to navigate by. Thanks

No training tips, but a Spinervals DVD

Doll says "Jeremey, keep your cadence up you limp bastard!"

Cool, hope you can make it

But you are'nt able to do the ride?

And then there were XXX? Dropping like flies they are

You mean like an admin oversight?

Anyone know why Barloworld is not at the Vuelta this year? I thought they were continuing their sponsorship until the end of this year.

Don't forget crappyevanr42008-09-01 03:21:48

You moffies should have seen the weather in Cape Town last week, Gauteng is tropical in comparision.

Shimano introduces after-market pimp kit - http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/sneak-peak-shimano-introduces-after-market-pimp-kit-18260

Can vouch for Bowmans if you need anything done to your bike.

Dont know about the 5, but I had the Hac 4, put up with it for about 2 months and sold it. Used to produce the most bizarre readings sometimes for no apparent reason. Stay away

Got a Nissan Tiida rental in snot green, takes 2 bikes easily and very light on fuel. Apparently not too popular with hijackers either.

put a plug in and don't go on the roads. you might be spotted Thanks for the replies. Legend do you think this may work instead?

Anyone know where I can get the stuff? I am running out In Joburgevanr42008-08-16 14:24:56

I am generally an optimist but nothing seems to put me in a worse mood than watching the Boks play badly, taht and Australian referees who are watching only half a game. I saw one of our guys do really well in the steeple chase heat, so maybe another chance there.