*** Quoting Richard Glazer to Lance Laverell dated 12-24-96 ***
> No need to change batteries every year on any bike computers. they will 
> at least last 2 - 3 years. you will notice the LCD fading when the 
> batteries need replacing. Many models will keep memory while changing 
> memory. I heard of putting the unit in the cold to slow the batteries 
> or LCD to  keep memory while changing batteries. Does anyone know about
> this??
> 
> Merry Christmas
> 
> richard
Well Richard, I am not sure if that is a big deal, but putting batteries in a 
fridge does help extend their life!  But the battery I had in my Cateye 
lasted for atleast5 years, no lie!  
Gary Dunne
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