Battery Installation
To help you get started quickly, the computer battery has been installed at the factory. Under normal usage a battery
should last approximately one year. This computer uses a 3V CR2032 button cell battery, which is available at most
camera and electronic shops.
NOTE: Most problems that occur with cyclocomputers are caused by a dead or weak battery. Should you need to
replace the battery, follow the steps below.
1. Remove the battery cap from the bottom of the computer using a small coin. See Figure 1.
2. Install the battery in the battery compartment with the positive (+) side facing the battery cap.
3. Reinstall the battery cap and tighten securely. NOTE: During a battery change, all data will be cleared from memory.
Make a note of your current wheel size setting and cumulative odometer mileage before replacing the battery so you
can reprogram these values once the new battery is installed (see “Program Wheel Size” and “Set the Odometer”).
4. If for some reason the screen is blank or shows an irregular display after a battery change, press the reset button on
the underside of the computer head. See Figure 6.
Thank you for your purchase of a Nashbar cycle computer. With all the features that a professional rider needs to keep track of a
ride, the Tempo Cadence is the perfect accessory for any cyclist. The cadence function makes this computer an excellent choice for
improving road training as well.
STEP 7
Route the sensor cable along the frame toward the handlebar, securing it with zip-ties or electrical tape to ensure it
does not contact or interfere with the crank or wheels in any way. Be sure to leave enough slack in the cable to allow
for the movement of the handlebar while steering, and the motion of the suspension fork if your bike is equipped
with one.
STEP 8
Wrap the excess sensor cable around the front brake cable housing, securing with electrical tape as necessary. When
finished, enough cable slack should remain for the computer mounting bracket to reach the handlebar. Check to
make sure that all excess sensor cable is either taped down or wrapped around the brake cable housing so that
nothing can snag it during a ride.
BRACKET INSTALLATION
Remove the backing from the small, adhesive rubber pad and apply the pad to the underside of the mounting
bracket. Use two zip-ties to attach the bracket to the handlebar as shown in Figure 4. Once
the bracket is securely installed, trim the excess zip-tie ends with scissors.
COMPUTER HEAD INSTALLATION
Place the computer head in the bracket and twist the head clockwise until you hear a ‘CLICK’, indicating that the unit
is locked in the bracket. See Figure 5. To remove the computer head, twist the head counterclockwise and then lift it
out of the bracket.
TEST OF INSTALLATION
Once installation is complete, test the unit to make sure everything is adjusted and working properly.
STEP 1
Install the computer head in the handlebar bracket and press the RIGHT button to advance to the Cadence (C) display screen.
STEP 2
Lift the rear of the bicycle and turn the cranks. The computer should register a speed reading and cadence reading
within 1-2 seconds. If it does not, check the alignment of the speed and cadence magnets with the sensors. Make
sure the space between the magnets and sensors is 3mm or less. Adjust as necessary and re-test.
Select Wheel Size
When switching your computer between bikes with different wheel sizes, don’t forget to select the appropriate wheel size setting (
➊
or
➋
) for each bike.
In the Average Speed display screen (AVG), press and hold the RIGHT button for three seconds to change between wheel size
➊
and wheel size
➋
.
Using the Stopwatch
STEP 1
In the Stopwatch display screen (STP), press the LEFT button to start the Stopwatch. Press the LEFT button again to stop the Stopwatch. While the
Stopwatch is running, the computer will calculate an estimate of Calories burned and Fat burned during the timed session.
STEP 2
When the Stopwatch is stopped, Stopwatch time, Calories burned (C) and Fat burned (Lb or Kg) will be displayed in a continuous loop. Remember
that Calories burned and Fat burned are only calculated while the Stopwatch is running.
STEP 3
To reset the Stopwatch, advance to the Stopwatch display screen (STP) and press and hold both the LEFT and RIGHT buttons for four seconds.
Reset Display Screens
The ATM, DST, AVS and MAX display screens are reset simultaneously. In the Automatic Ride Timer display screen (ATM), press and hold both the
LEFT and RIGHT buttons for four seconds to reset the data in all four screens.
The Stopwatch is reset independently. In the Stopwatch display screen (STP), press and hold both the LEFT and RIGHT buttons for four seconds to
reset the Stopwatch.
Maximum Speed can also be reset independently. In the Maximum Speed display screen (MAX), press and hold both the LEFT and RIGHT buttons for
four seconds to reset Maximum Speed.
To reset ALL display screens and ALL programmed settings (including Clock, Odometer, wheel size settings and weight), depress the reset button on
the underside of the computer head. See Figure 6.
1x
Distance in mm / inch
1-3 mm
1-3 mm
LOCK
UNLOCK
c
25
c
25
+
16 x 1.75
20 x 1.75
26 x 0.75
24 x 1.75
24 x 1
1272
1590
1948
1907
1954
26 x 1.0
26 x 1.6
26 x 1.5
26 x 1
1973
2105
2026
2051
26 x 1.75
26 x 2
26 x 2
26 x 1.9
2070
2089
2114
2133
TIRE SIZE
CIRCUMFERENCE
1
/
8
3
/
8
3
/
8
27 x 1
28 x 1.5
28 x 1
28 x 1
28 x 1.75
2199
2224
2268
2265
2205
700 x 18c
700 x 25c
700 x 23c
700 x 20c
2102
2114
2133
2146
700 x 28c
700 x 40c
700 x 37c
700 x 32c
2149
2174
2205
2224
TIRE SIZE
CIRCUMFERENCE
3
/
8
1
/
2
1
/
4
4
1x
Distance in mm / inch
1-3 mm
1-3 mm
LOCK
UNLOCK
c
25
c
25
+
16 x 1.75
20 x 1.75
26 x 0.75
24 x 1.75
24 x 1
1272
1590
1948
1907
1954
26 x 1.0
26 x 1.6
26 x 1.5
26 x 1
1973
2105
2026
2051
26 x 1.75
26 x 2
26 x 2
26 x 1.9
2070
2089
2114
2133
TIRE SIZE
CIRCUMFERENCE
1
/
8
3
/
8
3
/
8
27 x 1
28 x 1.5
28 x 1
28 x 1
28 x 1.75
2199
2224
2268
2265
2205
700 x 18c
700 x 25c
700 x 23c
700 x 20c
2102
2114
2133
2146
700 x 28c
700 x 40c
700 x 37c
700 x 32c
2149
2174
2205
2224
TIRE SIZE
CIRCUMFERENCE
3
/
8
1
/
2
1
/
4
5
1x
Distance in mm / inch
1-3 mm
1-3 mm
LOCK
UNLOCK
c
25
c
25
+
16 x 1.75
20 x 1.75
26 x 0.75
24 x 1.75
24 x 1
1272
1590
1948
1907
1954
26 x 1.0
26 x 1.6
26 x 1.5
26 x 1
1973
2105
2026
2051
26 x 1.75
26 x 2
26 x 2
26 x 1.9
2070
2089
2114
2133
TIRE SIZE
CIRCUMFERENCE
1
/
8
3
/
8
3
/
8
27 x 1
28 x 1.5
28 x 1
28 x 1
28 x 1.75
2199
2224
2268
2265
2205
700 x 18c
700 x 25c
700 x 23c
700 x 20c
2102
2114
2133
2146
700 x 28c
700 x 40c
700 x 37c
700 x 32c
2149
2174
2205
2224
TIRE SIZE
CIRCUMFERENCE
3
/
8
1
/
2
1
/
4
6
3
cadence
1-3mm
1-3mm
speed
always a great deal
TEMPO CADENCE CYCLE COMPUTER
For Technical support, call 1-800-888-2710
1108-1 BN-T11C Made in China
Computer Functions
CURRENT SPEED
(m/h or km/h)
Displays current speed, up to 105mph (168km/h). Accurate to 0.1m/h
or km/h. Always displayed at the top of the screen.
SPEED DISPLAY BAR
Provides a graphic display of current speed. Additional segments
of bar illuminate as current speed increases.
CLOCK
(TIME)
Displays time of day in a 12 hour or 24 hour format.
AUTOMATIC RIDE TIMER
(ATM)
Auto start/stop timer is activated by front wheel movement and
records actual ride time up to 9:59:59.
TRIP DISTANCE
(DST)
Displays distance traveled during current ride (or since last reset),
up to 999.9 mi. or km.
ODOMETER
(ODO)
Displays cumulative ride distance, up to 99,999 mi. or km.
SPEED COMPARISON
(
56
)
Compares current speed to average speed. As you ride, a (
5
) or (
6
)
will appear next to current speed to indicate whether
your current speed is above (
5
) or below (
6
) your average speed.
This function is automatic, requires no programming and
cannot be disabled.
AVERAGE SPEED
(AVG)
Calculates average speed based on ride time (ATM) & trip distance (DST).
MAXIMUM SPEED
(MAX)
Displays highest speed attained during a ride (or since last reset), up to
105m/h (168km/h).
STOPWATCH
(STP)
Manual stopwatch allows you to time any portion of a ride, up to
9:59:59.
CADENCE
(C)
Displays crank revolutions per minute (RPM) from 30 to 240.
DUAL WHEEL SIZE SETTINGS
Wheel circumference is used to calculate speed and distance. Your
Tempo computer includes two wheel size settings (
➊
and
➋
), allowing
you to switch your computer between two bikes with different wheel
sizes (e.g. your road bike and mountain bike).
AUTO SLEEP
To prolong battery life, the computer will automatically enter “sleep”
mode after 5 minutes of non-use. The computer will automatically
restart as soon as it receives input from the speed sensor, or when any
button is pressed.
SCAN MODE
Allows hands free viewing of all display screens except Cadence. When
scan mode is activated, the computer will scroll through all display
screens (except Cadence) on a continuous loop, displaying each screen
for two seconds. To activate scan mode, press and hold the LEFT
button for three seconds in any display screen except Cadence. To exit
scan mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT button in any display screen.
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