VDO computer mount

jessand

I have a VDO HC12.6 computer (star buy 2 yrs running in C+). The computer mount attaches to the bars with a rubber band (O ring) which has snapped. I contacted the distributor, Fisher outdoor, about replacements and have been told they are not available but I can buy a new mount complete for £10. Given that my wife also has the same computer and they're only 2 years old, I don't think that's much of a solution!

Can anyone advise where I can buy O rings? I've tried Maplins without success and despite the friendly chaps there having a good think about it - they couldn't come up with suggestions about who might sell them.

I know I could use an ordinary rubber band or wire perhaps but I'd like O rings if possible. I don't remove the mounts from the bikes so it's not as if the ring is constantly being overstreched to get it on and off.

Suggestions would be very welcome.

italiaandyf

Hi
you could try here
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/

search for o rings and have a browse - hope you find what you need, cheers.

stevec205gti

My 12.6 mount is a screw on thing rather than o-rings.

Anyone - back on track. You could try local engineering works - they're likely to have a selection box of them. Post up the size (diameter of circle and diameter ot cross section) and someone might have some the right size kicking about - no point you ordering hundreds if you don't have to!

jessand

Thanks very much both. I'li try those suggestions.

alfablue

I have had great success with writing to VDO in Germany directly - they replaced 2 very old computers that failed, free of charge. They may well be able to supply the O rings. The products do have a 5 year warranty (which they honoured even without receipts). My initial attempts to get warranty help from Fisher was thoroughly fruitless and frustrating!!!!!

mike ives

What about trying a trade plumbers merchants. They usually stock a huge range of different size o rings.