Jay Rideout
I'm sure you can us duct tape to fasten it back on again and duct tape probably has some insulating properties.
----- Original Message ----
From: Ron and Dorothy Strasser
To: Craig Austin ; OBRA list list
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:17:16 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Fwd: Lost Powertap
Duct tape is somewhat cosmic. It supplies the healing needed by so many human societies. Two prime examples on the North American continent is the fact the sticky silver film can help Craig Austin set cycling speed records and Red Green keep various car parts in place and Possum Lodge standing. Promoters might think about tossing out rolls to the crowds during raffle time. Let them have Duct tape! I am sure most people have a Duct tape story of great personal importance. I have only one negative thought regarding this universal band aide. It would be so much more convenient for cyclists if you could get a small pocket sized roll that was more convenient to throw into a bag (like my other favorite... electrical tape). Oh! This is off topic. Lets ride... like I did today and froze my fanny off.
ron
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From: Craig Austin
To: OBRA list list
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Fwd: Lost Powertap
I'm sticking with my duct tape recommendation. It can also be used to keep your feet on the pedals at the track, and if properly applied, can make you more aerodynamic.
Craig
From: gschreckchat@comcast.net [mailto:gschreckchat@comcast.net]
Sent: Mon 4/14/2008 4:01 PM
To: Ron and Dorothy Strasser; Craig Austin; T. Kenji Sugahara; OBRA list list
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Fwd: Lost Powertap
Ron, you are ever the optimist. I would have an easier time addressing my genetic limitations than I would getting free replacement computers even if the loss is due to the deficiencies in the computer mounts.
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George Schreck
gschreckchat@comcast.net
(503) 502-0425
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From: "Ron and Dorothy Strasser"
These toys are pretty expensive right?
I would think that taking the product back to place of purchase because it is failing (mount or whatever) would be a way to get the manufacturer to correct a problem that you owners (of these powertap gizmos) are dealing with. They are just banking the profits while you have to keep checking to see if the device is still on you bike. You should not have to fix their poor design or lack of quality control. That is part of what you PAY for when you buy a Powertap.
Sorry George... you cannot take your legs back to mom and dad!
ron
----- Original Message -----
From: gschreckchat@comcast.net
To: Craig Austin ; T. Kenji Sugahara ; OBRA list list
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Fwd: Lost Powertap
I realize some people may be tired of hearing about it, but it appears that the reason why they come off may be because the mount itself breaks and not that the computer comes out of the mount. Another person had their Power Tap come off but managed to catch it while he was racing. It appears that the new mounts break where the bottom of the mount and the top of the mount engage. The new mounts are designed that way to allow you to pivot the systemn to install the computer mount either on the bars or the stem, but it appears that the interface is a weak point that tends to fatigue and break. If you look at your mounts, you might notice that the contact point is not that large and you can easily wiggle it. Over time, it can lead to fatigue and separation. I would suggest that once you decide which way you want the computer mounted, you glue the two parts of the mount together with some epoxy. It may prevent some of the wiggling and vibration that
can lead to fatigue in the mount.
If only I had an easy solution for the fatigue in my legs.
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George Schreck
gschreckchat@comcast.net
(503) 502-0425
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From: "Craig Austin"
Maybe you Powertap guys should start using a little Duct Tape or something. The lost-my-powertap email is becoming almost as popular as the why-don't-promoters-make-their-categories-fit-my-riding-style-better messages.
Craig
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org on behalf of T. Kenji Sugahara
Sent: Mon 4/14/2008 9:55 AM
To: OBRA list list
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Fwd: Lost Powertap
T. Kenji Sugahara
Executive Director
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
503-302-4935
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> From: scott.d.springer@ubs.com
> Date: April 14, 2008 8:07:52 AM PDT
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> Would you please post the following message to OBRA for me(I am no
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> "I lost my Powertap at the Estacada TT yesterday. The PT popped
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> the docking station around mile 8, just after the really rough section
> of road. Please contact me directly at contact information below.
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> I know this has happened to other riders this year. Any
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> Financial Advisor
> Sr Vice President - Investments
> UBS Financial Services Inc
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> Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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