VDO Computers MC 1.0 Plus Altimeter Cyclocomputer

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VDO Computers MC 1.0 Plus Altimeter Cyclocomputer

Mercedes-Benz and German automobile companies have depended on VDO gauges and instrumentation for decades. Now you can benefit from their world-renowned accuracy and reliability with The MC1.0 altimeter and cyclometer. The MC1.0 utilizes the very latest micro-altimeter technology so the data is highly accurate and updates faster than older systems. The unique 3 Line display has large and clear digits displaying most of the data on one screen so you toggle less and ride more! Backed by VDO's market leading 5 Year warranty. Wireless transmission

Altimeter Functions:

Current altimeter

Auto and Simple Manual

Calibration temperature

Daily Altimeter Gain/Decrease

Max Altitude

Current Climb Average

Summary and max of ridden altimeters on all trips separate for 2 bikes.

Bike computer functions:

Wireless Transmission with sleep mode and auto start-stop

Actual speed

Individual trip riding time

Average Speed

Max Speed

Pace Arrow

Clock

Stopwatch

Second Programmable Trip (that doesn't effect total ride trip)

Separate odometer for 2 bikes

Total Distance for both bikes

Two wheel size compatible

Water proof housing,

Bar mount fits oversize bars

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Reviews:

Average Review Rating:

9/24/2008 8:38:11 AM

Anonymous :

This product was a huge disappointment. Average to install and setup. However, it was prone to an inordinate amount of interference anywhere near power lines or cables. Stopped at a light, it was telling me I was going 95 kph. Data from the ride was useless. I exchanged it for a wired version. I used the wired version exactly 5 times, and on 3 of 5 rides the computer randomly re-set itself for no apparent reason back to the "select language" screen, with all data lost. Beyond frustrating. I returned this one too. I ended up buying the Niterider Rebel 8.0. I don’t have enough good things to say about this computer. Zero interference. Does everything the VDO does and more, including heart rate and power output, for just a few $ more! I would definitely not recommend VDO computers.

9/15/2008 5:35:59 AM

Anonymous :

I’ve been using this computer for 3 or 4 years now on all of my bikes and I love it. The altimeter is quite accurate. And I’ve compared my climbing data with much more expensive Garmin systems and it’s usually on the money. On known climbs the data is always very close and sometimes right on. I did have one die on me for some reason earlier this year but was replaced no charge. I do get some strange interference sometimes from what I’m not sure. It’s not that often that it’s a huge problems though. I highly recommend this computer if you want some of the bells and whistles of a Garmin without the big price tag.

5/26/2008 12:38:34 PM

Anonymous :

This is a great cyclometer. One thing I learned while setting wheel size is to use the method of marking your front tire and the floor where they meet and moving forward through one revolution and precisely marking that spot on the floor/ground where the line on the tire hits its low point. HERE"S THE TIP: make sure you’re on the bike when you try this as that pressure will change the circumference of your tire! Also, it’s important to be on a uniformly hard surface, and make your line as straight as possible. My road bike tires are listed as 700x23C, which is 2133 cm (84"). When I measured without my weight on the bike I calculated 2118 cm (83 13/32"). With my weight on the bike, it measured 2103.4 cm (82 13/16")!

5/23/2007 10:01:05 PM

Anonymous :

I own the MC 1.0 wired model. It works great and there is no interference from HID or LED or my GPS. I have had similar interference problems with other wireless cyclocomputers and now avoid the wireless models.

9/8/2006 10:10:34 PM

Anonymous :

This is a good product, but it should come with a giant sticker on it saying "incompatible with HID or strobe lights." I tossed my packaging and was unable to return it (to local bike shop, not this website) after discovering that it went nuts when I turned a light on. Very frustrating.

7/21/2006 2:13:58 PM

Anonymous :

Great computer and I don’t live in the Rockies and I still make good use of the ’altitude data’. % gradient read out is nice to keep an eye on as the road pitches upwards. Easy to use, accurate and reliable. Gets my top marks.