Computer sensor mounting

Snailpace-Bob · July 2012

Hi there. I'm very new to road cycling and after buying my bike this year I can safely say that Ive been bitten by the bug. My next item on the hit list is a cycle computer and I wondered if it would be possible to fit the sensor and magnet to the rear wheel? Cant really convince the Mrs that £200 is ok to spend for a gps model so wireless is the way to go, BUT I like the look of my bike and dont want to spoil it with a big chunky sensor on the forks.

declan1 · July 2012

Snailpace-Bob wrote:

Hi there. I'm very new to road cycling and after buying my bike this year I can safely say that Ive been bitten by the bug. My next item on the hit list is a cycle computer and I wondered if it would be possible to fit the sensor and magnet to the rear wheel? Cant really convince the Mrs that £200 is ok to spend for a gps model so wireless is the way to go, BUT I like the look of my bike and dont want to spoil it with a big chunky sensor on the forks.

I don't see why not, but the sensor may be too far away from the unit. Some computers only have a 50cm or so range so it may not work, but give it a try!

Gizmodo · July 2012

Bryton Rider 20, GPS so no need for a wheel sensor at all and you can start using Strava! How much? £90 from Evans, if you wait for a special offer you can get an extra 10% off.

Snailpace-Bob · July 2012

Thanks for the advice but for now I need to stay in the bargain section. Spent a fortune on bike and kit in the last few weeks.

rsands · July 2012

I have a cateye strada wireless that i dont use no more. Had it on bike for 200 odd miles and then went gps. (24 quid posted if you want to buy it

). But i could fire it onto bike see if it will read from back wheel. My garmin does read from back wheel all time.

mkviken · August 2012

I have a cateye velo wireless and for £20 it's a bargain. I mounted the sensor at the bottom of the fork and the unit on the stem

t.m.h.n.e.t · August 2012

All depends if you want a cadence sensor(Extremely handy) too,in which case both sensors will be on the rear wheel.

Snailpace-Bob · August 2012

I bought a RSP unit with heart rate sensor from flea bay. Its fitted on the rear wheel and runs just fine. Only thing now is Im becoming obsessed with my pace arrow and average speed.
Whats a respectable average to achieve?

declan1 · August 2012

Snailpace-Bob wrote:

I bought a RSP unit with heart rate sensor from flea bay. Its fitted on the rear wheel and runs just fine. Only thing now is Im becoming obsessed with my pace arrow and average speed.
Whats a respectable average to achieve?

I'm pleased when I get above 16MPH, but the roads up here are in a really bad state and there is a mountain round every corner. I suppose if you've got a nice bike, no hills and good roads 20MPH is pretty good?

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