polar speed sensor and carbon frame....problems?

paul.d
paul.d Posts: 82
edited July 2008 in Workshop
anyone had any problems getting the speed sensor to work on a carbon frame-just got a new Cervelo RS-nice!-and I can't seem to get a connection with the watch unit-the light in the sensor flashes when it passes the sender on the wheel-any help gratefully recieved-the unit is a 720

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  • shazzz
    shazzz Posts: 1,077
    Is the sensor on the front or back wheel? If the back, you need to boost the signal. There are instructions on Polar's website to do this.
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    I'm using an S710 on a full carbon bike and not having any problems - then again the sensor's mounted on the fork. Not convinced you'll get it to work on the back wheel even if you put it on max power - I think I've got mine boosted just where I have it on the fork!
  • celbianchi
    celbianchi Posts: 854
    I use the 725 and have the speed sensor mounted on 3 full carbon bikes. No problems all on front fork.
  • paul.d
    paul.d Posts: 82
    I'll try the booster-mines on front fork
  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    how about some pics of your bike dude? always love to see some cervello bike porn
    cartoon.jpg
  • paul.d
    paul.d Posts: 82
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    http://mysite.orange.co.uk/mesphotos/images/2-picture.gif?0.9889681830946287

    the saddle is temporary! a black one is on order
  • paul.d
    paul.d Posts: 82
    tried the booster fix-works perfectly-thanks everyone!

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