Trailtech Vapor knockoff.

BrianW · 02-23-2011, 12:14 PM

I ran across the link to this item in another thread and thought for less than fifteen bucks, how could I lose? I have been wanting to purchase a Trailtech Vapor for some time but can't justify the outrageous price of one. Should have it in a few days and will keep you guys posted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HD-LCD-Bicycle-C...17000054187735

Cal25 · 02-23-2011, 12:34 PM

Someone else bought one but has not posted any feedback on it. Cant wait to hear a review myself.

Weldangrind · 02-23-2011, 06:08 PM

X2. Looking forward to your thoughts on it.

BrianW · 03-14-2011, 08:55 PM

Finally came in the mail. Have not had a chance to hook it up yet, but will be doing so soon.

The fit and finish of the unit seems pretty decent. I was afraid it was going to weigh .003 ounces and have the buttons falling off directly out of the package. So far so good. Will update as soon as possible.

JTCAndrew · 03-14-2011, 09:20 PM

Yeah that was me - I bought this got had it - but not a chance to play with it. Maybe someone else has more time. I was dissapointed on how cheaply made it is, but for 15 bucks if it serves any purpose then maybe well spent. Digital Display is difficult to see in my opinion, Don't think it does MPH at all. May serve as a good fluid change reminder. I'll post more of my 2 cents when I get a chance to play.

Andrew :idea:

FastDoc · 05-13-2011, 02:58 PM

Hey it's time for an update! How's the unit working for you?

SpudRider · 05-18-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Hey it's time for an update! How's the unit working for you?

X2; it's been over two months.

We are waiting with 'bated breath!

Spud

BrianW · 06-07-2011, 07:16 PM

Sorry about the hold up. I completely forgot about the thing. As soon as I tried installing it, I gave up. The instructions are worthless. I prefer even Chinglish over Chinese.

FastDoc · 06-07-2011, 07:40 PM

Good to know. At least it was an inexpensive lesson. :wink:

makenzie71 · 06-07-2011, 08:39 PM

That's unfortunate, but you often get what you pay for. YOu may feel that the Vapor is outrageously priced, but mine has 15,000 miles of all weather riding on it. It was outside all winter (3 times now) without issue. It has been submerged, as well as frequent rain and hail riding. It handles our 110*f days all summer. It did cost $110, but I've gotten every penny out of it...and I extracted those pennies painfully.

makenzie71 · 06-07-2011, 08:44 PM

Also, when you post a link, it would be considerate if you would post it like so

Text describing your link.

It will shorten it to a sensible length so that those of us not surfing the forum on our 64" wide screen televisions set at 52855 x 19488 resolution can see the forum without having to scroll to read simple sentences like you're having to do with this one.

katoranger · 06-07-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makenzie71

Also, when you post a link, it would be considerate if you would post it like so

Text describing your link.

It will shorten it to a sensible length so that those of us not surfing the forum on our 64" wide screen televisions set at 52855 x 19488 resolution can see the forum without having to scroll to read simple sentences like you're having to do with this one.

Thanks for that tip. Some of us are not so computer savvy.

Weldangrind · 06-08-2011, 02:21 AM

X2. Never considered the impact of how a link is presented.

SpudRider · 06-08-2011, 04:31 AM

Thanks for the update, Brian.

Spud

FastDoc · 06-08-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makenzie71

That's unfortunate, but you often get what you pay for. YOu may feel that the Vapor is outrageously priced, but mine has 15,000 miles of all weather riding on it. It was outside all winter (3 times now) without issue. It has been submerged, as well as frequent rain and hail riding. It handles our 110*f days all summer. It did cost $110, but I've gotten every penny out of it...and I extracted those pennies painfully.

Actually I thought it was very fairly priced.

02-23-2011, 12:14 PM	#1
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	Trailtech Vapor knockoff. I ran across the link to this item in another thread and thought for less than fifteen bucks, how could I lose? I have been wanting to purchase a Trailtech Vapor for some time but can't justify the outrageous price of one. Should have it in a few days and will keep you guys posted. http://cgi.ebay.com/HD-LCD-Bicycle-C...17000054187735
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02-23-2011, 06:08 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	X2. Looking forward to your thoughts on it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-13-2011, 02:58 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Hey it's time for an update! How's the unit working for you? __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-07-2011, 07:40 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Good to know. At least it was an inexpensive lesson. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-07-2011, 08:39 PM	#10
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	That's unfortunate, but you often get what you pay for. YOu may feel that the Vapor is outrageously priced, but mine has 15,000 miles of all weather riding on it. It was outside all winter (3 times now) without issue. It has been submerged, as well as frequent rain and hail riding. It handles our 110*f days all summer. It did cost $110, but I've gotten every penny out of it...and I extracted those pennies painfully. __________________ http://www.duncandesignsstudio.com/justinsoddprojects/
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02-23-2011, 12:34 PM	#2
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Someone else bought one but has not posted any feedback on it. Cant wait to hear a review myself.
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03-14-2011, 08:55 PM	#4
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	Finally came in the mail. Have not had a chance to hook it up yet, but will be doing so soon. The fit and finish of the unit seems pretty decent. I was afraid it was going to weigh .003 ounces and have the buttons falling off directly out of the package. So far so good. Will update as soon as possible.
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03-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Yeah that was me - I bought this got had it - but not a chance to play with it. Maybe someone else has more time. I was dissapointed on how cheaply made it is, but for 15 bucks if it serves any purpose then maybe well spent. Digital Display is difficult to see in my opinion, Don't think it does MPH at all. May serve as a good fluid change reminder. I'll post more of my 2 cents when I get a chance to play. Andrew :idea:
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06-07-2011, 07:16 PM	#8
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	Sorry about the hold up. I completely forgot about the thing. As soon as I tried installing it, I gave up. The instructions are worthless. I prefer even Chinglish over Chinese.
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06-07-2011, 08:44 PM	#11
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	Also, when you post a link, it would be considerate if you would post it like so Text describing your link. It will shorten it to a sensible length so that those of us not surfing the forum on our 64" wide screen televisions set at 52855 x 19488 resolution can see the forum without having to scroll to read simple sentences like you're having to do with this one. __________________ http://www.duncandesignsstudio.com/justinsoddprojects/
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06-08-2011, 02:21 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	X2. Never considered the impact of how a link is presented. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-08-2011, 04:31 AM	#14
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for the update, Brian. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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