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Can I put bike computer on the rear wheel?
Yes you can, although my suggestion is buying another cycle computer rather than trying to re-fit an existing cycle computer as you appear to be asking for. I’ve always used a cadence cycle computer. The Cateye Strada wired cycle computer connects to the crank arm and the rear wheel.
Does it matter what wheel goes where?
Do new tires go in the front or rear? It doesn’t matter whether your vehicle is a front-, rear-, or all-wheel-drive car: if you can only replace two tires, they should ALWAYS go on the rear axle.
Where do you put the magnet on a bike computer?
Generally, it is best to mount the magnet as close in toward the hub as possible. The closer in you mount it, the more slowly it will pass by the sensor, giving the sensor’s magnetic switch more time to respond. If the magnet is too far out, the computer may give erratic readings at higher speeds.
Does Cateye Padrone work on rear wheel?
Cat Eye Padrone Wireless Bike Computer It works well on front and rear wheels, giving you the stats you need to measure your performance on outdoor as well as indoor cycling. This one displays all the basic information on the screen, from elapsed time and current time to total distance and average speed.
Where do you put a Cateye sensor?
The speed (cadence) sensor can be mounted either on the top or bottom of the chain stay….
- Temporarily attach the sensor to the left chain stay.
- Temporarily attach the magnet.
- Adjust the gap between the sensor zone and the magnet.
- Secure all parts.
Can you put a wheel on wrong?
Wheels can become misaligned if the vehicle is suddenly jarred, such as by driving over a pothole or an object in the road. Parts in the wheel assembly and suspension can also wear and shift to cause noticeable symptoms that it’s time to realign the wheels.
Do bike wheels have a direction?
Some bike tires do have a direction, but some don’t. Since road bikes don’t need much of a tread, the tires don’t need to have the tread go a certain way. If a tire does have a direction, putting it on the right way can help keep water from the tires.
Where does speed sensor go on bike?
How computer sensors work. The computer senses speed using two components, a magnet, usually mounted to a spoke on a wheel, and a magnet sensor, usually mounted on the front or rear fork.