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Offline MikeDX

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Bike computer
« on: 26, September, 2010 - 17:36:39 »
Right, so I bought this cheapy bike computer from sainsburys.

Can't really see where I can fit it to one of the rear wheels....

Any tips? I need to mount the magnet and the sensor and then run the wire to the computer somewhere. I think a few people on here have done one before, so lets hear the secrets!

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Re: Bike computer
« Reply #1 on: 26, September, 2010 - 20:58:00 »
I think i remember seeing C5 martin had one on the back wheel, the magnet was glued to the metal bit thats on the rear brake drum , and the  sensor was fixed to the bar that runs round the rear seat.

There were some pics of it on Martins site, but i can't see them now.

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Re: Bike computer
« Reply #2 on: 26, September, 2010 - 23:53:18 »
Ah brilliant, I was looking for somewhere on the motor side.

Will try tomorrow and post some pics if successful!

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Re: Bike computer
« Reply #3 on: 27, September, 2010 - 12:06:37 »
Hi Mike take a look at my 24 volt  speedometer





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Re: Bike computer
« Reply #4 on: 27, September, 2010 - 18:51:48 »
That's excellent, thanks for that Chas. I will have a play later and let you know how I get on!

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Re: Bike computer
« Reply #5 on: 27, September, 2010 - 23:26:45 »
Chas, i've just rana test doing almost identical setup to you have there, and it works a treat

however, now that I have propped the rear wheel up, it appears 'Dave' needs some new bearings (or the nut has been overtightened)..

Only had a chance for a quick look. The wheel definitely doesnt free-wheel too good :(




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Re: Bike computer
« Reply #6 on: 28, September, 2010 - 12:50:41 »
Chas, i've just rana test doing almost identical setup to you have there, and it works a treat

however, now that I have propped the rear wheel up, it appears 'Dave' needs some new bearings (or the nut has been overtightened)..

Only had a chance for a quick look. The wheel definitely doesnt free-wheel too good :(





..might be worth investigating the rear brake adjustedment as well , getting it to freewheel nice and smoothly is critical for good battery range.