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From: AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org>
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
Subject: Re: Bike computer issue garmin
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 17:30:19 -0600
Organization: Yellow Jersey, Ltd.
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On 1/5/2025 3:59 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Sun, 5 Jan 2025 13:10:30 -0600, Mark J cleary
> <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> U gave a Garmin 645 running watch and you can of course use it for
>> cycling. I wear it all the time it is my regular watch too. Well it
>> works great but today the lug that holds the straps in broke through and
>> now the band cannot stay attached. I got this 3 and 1/2 years ago so way
>> out of warranty. I emailed Garmin to see if they might be able to do
>> anything to fix it. I hate to just toss it out as it still can work for
>> distance and such if I can find a way to attach a strap, I am hoping but
>> doubt Garmin might we willing to take in back in and give a deal on
>> another watch. Seems you would need to replace the case but I sending
>> out any brain ideas from this group.
> 
> That doesn't look like an easy repair:
> <https://felixwong.com/2021/10/how-to-repair-broken-garmin-watchband-pin-supports-ears/>
> 
> Besides the suggestions in the above article, you might consider
> re-designing the pin arrangement.  You don't really need to have a
> spring pin and roller.  A stiff pin will work as well if you don't
> care about removing the band.  Make sure the pin is stiff or at least
> high carbon spring steel.  If you have a wire brush, just pull out ONE
> of the wire bristles.
> 
> Since the case is already ruined, you might consider just gluing the
> strap to the case.
> 
> If all else fails, make a replacement strap from Velcro.  Form a loop
> around your wrist.  Glue the watch to the strap in whatever manner
> looks best.
> 
> 
> 

I once snapped off a spring watch pin and drilled my watch 
through for .050" stainless wire (the skinny part of a 15-17 
butted spoke)



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Andrew Muzi
am@yellowjersey.org
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