Bike computers

Harry B
Harry B Posts: 1,239
edited January 2009 in The bottom bracket
Quick question. I have my computer working through the front wheel (it's wireless) but if I put the sensor on the rear wheel I can use it on the turbo. Will the computer work with the sensor on the rear wheel and if so why does everyone have the sensors fitted on the front wheel??

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  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    I think my computer says it must be 70mm from the sensor, the rear wheel placement may exceed that. It may work if you're lucky, best to suck it and see (preferably with fresh batteries to give the best chance).
  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    Thanks Alfablue that does ring a bell from when I remember fitting it. You're probably right
  • alfablue wrote:
    I think my computer says it must be 70mm from the sensor, the rear wheel placement may exceed that. It may work if you're lucky, best to suck it and see (preferably with fresh batteries to give the best chance).

    70cm :wink:
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Doh :shock: :oops:

    4-1 8)
  • alfablue wrote:
    Doh :shock: :oops:

    4-1 8)

    That was a game of two halves to say the least :P

    Come on Derby :lol:
  • I bought a Cateye Cadence to use on my turbo.
    http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/407
    It handy to know your cadence on the turbo, unfortunately it's not wireless.
    It's not the size of dog in the fight but the size of fight in the dog.
  • UncleFred
    UncleFred Posts: 227
    What type of Computer is it?

    Some Polars can have the range of the transmitter increased so you can use it on the back wheel.
  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    UncleFred wrote:
    What type of Computer is it?

    Some Polars can have the range of the transmitter increased so you can use it on the back wheel.

    Dunno, I'll check tonight
  • garmin forerunner 50 has an accessory that allows you to attach sensor to rear, gives you all the usual plus HRM and cadence.