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enduro400

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Oct 19, 2001
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Anyone in the enduro world using a ICO Pro 3 Enduro Computer? Have you had any trouble with it? I'm still trying to learn the art of time keeping and did not want to spend to much money on a new outfit! Someone wants $75.00 for this unit - is this to much?
Thanks in advance.
 

nate_z

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Sep 2, 2001
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Yeah that sounds like a good deal. Make sure you read the manual and understand
it and also read the enduro rulebook in the AMA magazine. That is the best way to
become a better timekeeper. The computer will only be able to help you
if you are "smarter than the computer.":think
 

enduro400

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Oct 19, 2001
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hi nate_z
do you run one of these computers?
the only thing missing on this one is the sensor - guess i'll have to call ICO
 

Bennie33

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Jun 20, 2001
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Go to radio shack and get a window contact switch and mount it to your bike. I have used them for years. Good luck with your time keeping.:D
 

enduro400

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Oct 19, 2001
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are you refering to a contact switch like they use on house alarm systems?
if so that would be great-- my father is employed by ADT security, i'm sure he could probally get me one of those

Thanks for the advise
 

WoodsRider

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I have a Pro3. What it does is convert time into mileage, which can then be compared to your odometer. There is no contact switch or sensor involved as it uses no input from the bike. It is very simple and easy to program. Unfortunately they only work for AMA enduros, so I use a digital watch for Brand X enduros. Frankly the Pro3 (or any other computer) does not give a spode like me a competitive advantage. It only tells me when to enter a section, how much rest I can get at resets and gas stop/available locations and how far behind I am. :scream:

If you are the kind of rider who can zero an emergency “out” check, the Pro3 has everything you need. If you are just beginning, buy a $5 Wal-Mart digital watch, learn "old-school" timekeeping and spend the other $70 on improvements to your bike. :D
 
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