Thank you os much. I've been trying to install this on my son's bike for the past hour and I had totally missed the 5 mm measurement between the sensor and the magnet. My son is very happy now that it works!
A few observations. Put the reader behind the fork so it's protected. Also you don't have to bend the reader toward the tire as it might clip it. It works fine if you leave it straight back off the fork.
70cm equals 27.5 inches. Plenty of distance in case anyone is wondering where to put the sensor on the fork. Pretty much anywhere, but obviously near the middle area would be good.
Thanks for posting - big help! One nit - I think you mounted the sensor with the "sensor zone" as shown on the sensor to the outside, and the battery side that says "Speed Cateye" on mine towards the wheel - pretty sure that should be the other way around with the sensor towards the spokes and battery change towards the outside. If I'm incorrect, apologies, and really not impt I suppose b/c obviously yours works well - just noting this for others. Thanks again CC and be well! :)
JM yes you have a point there. I just set up my cateye padrone now and I noticed and asked myself after setting it the way I did. How the heck will I change the batteries if it goes out? I think the battery side should be outside and not towards the wheel.
1. cloth measuring tape 2. wrap around outer surface of tire 3. read measurement 4. go online find a unit converter 5. Convert inches (“) to millimeters (mm) 6. enter the circumference (mm) into your computer :) 7. or use the look up table for tire size that comes with your computer
For many years I have used the wired Strada Cadence CC-RD200 with the sensor installed on the rear wheel because I use the bike with the trainer. I recently bought the Strada wireless CC-RD310W, the problem is that I only use the bike with the trainer, and according to the instruction the sensor should be installed on the front wheel. It is useless to me because with the trainer only the rear wheel moves. Any tips, can the sensor be installed on the rear wheel and still work properly?
Do you have to measure the distance of one full rotation or select tire size and input info into computer to calibrate speed and distance? I’ll go back to beginning of video. Maybe I missed something.
Does the position on the spokes not make a difference? Surely the reading would be different if it was at the center of the wheel as opposed to closer to the rim?
I do believe that where you put the speed sensor and the magnet would make a difference. This is one of the reasons (I think) that there are specific measurements to follow between the computer and the speed sensor ... and the speed sensor and the magnet. It provides consistency amongst cyclists. The other reason for the exact measurements help the computer pick up the info it needs to determine speed etc. I could be wrong, my opinion only thanks for commenting
It is only measuring revolutions, so the position on the spoke is not an issue. I've actually seen advice to put the magnet closer to the hub because the spokes are turning at a slower speed there which can make it easier for the sensor to pick it up as it goes by. At the end of the day though it's just multiplying your revolutions by the wheel size to give you distances and speeds.
Maybe a silly question but if the magnet and sensor are low down towards the centre of the wheel will it show a faster speed than if it was higher towards the rim?
well a little maybe but from experience you really can't tell the difference i followed cateye instruction and compare my reading to my riding buddies who also have cateye cyclo computer the speed and distance is almost the same the important thing is, it must be properly calibrated to your tire circumference.
I don't have a definite answer, but my opinion is that putting it on the front is obviously closer and possibly easier to be picked up by the computer. Using the front keeps the chip away from the cogs and chain, it is also easier to quickly adjust in the event the computer stopped picking up the sensor.
The worst designed piece of junk I have ever bought. Instructions are useless: nothing but pictures. The buttons are placed on the back and are so tiny that they can't be used by anyone with normal sized fingers. After hours of trying to figure this out it still didn't work. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK.
The sensor is wrong here, it should be around two spikes where they meet, it’s solid and won’t move, then sensor needs to be re positioned down the fork to match the level of the sensor then.
How do you get the computer off the clamp? There is nothing in the instruction booklet just pictures. I need to get to the buttons on the bottom but the clamping unit is in the way.
Im not really sure, I’m sure you googled it ... the only other thing I can think of is if you have the proper battery(they can be really small) and difficult to see the volts, a long shot ... the new battery could also be a dud. Sorry but that’s all Ive got
@@capercamper thx for your input. I've now fixed the problem. I didn't realised there was another button behind the clip stating what size wheel. I pressed it and now working. Such a clutz.
Mine isnt orking. I got a refund and i have got to keep the item which is great hwoever i really want to get it to work so i can see how fast i am cyclcing and other things for fun. I've tried everything. WIll try again now, shoudl anythign be showing on the screen when installign such as blinking or anything like that?
as soon as the batteries are activated in your computer you should see something ( if I recall correctly) , could it be something as simple as an old battery?
@@capercamper I know. The screen display is on but it doesn't respond when the wheel is turning like it should. I have tried everything as i said in my first comment but nothing. I've tried changing the batteries, It looks like i'm going to have to take it to a bike shop and maybe pay for them to get it to work. FIngers crossed. I got it for free so it's all good.
The only thing I don't like is.....when you change the battery you lose all data. I wanted to keep total miles on the bike and also base maintenance on miles and not time.
This is helpful, but these computers are so annoying. I just want a device that tracks my speed and total distance out of the box. I may just use my phone.
The worst designed piece of junk I have ever bought. Instructions are useless: nothing but pictures. The buttons are placed on the back and are so tiny that they can't be used by anyone with normal sized fingers. After hours of trying to figure this out it still didn't work. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK.
