For the cyclometer should the magnet be placed on the middle of the spoke or at any place?

Question

I am trying to install the cateye enduro 8 on my bike but there is a little thing which is confusing me if i install the magnet at the end of the spoke it will hit the sensor faster than if it was on the top so it will give inacurate reading.. it dosen't say anything in the instruction.

Answer 1

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/speedom.htm

Distance does matter...and u are rite about it...this webiste tells you what to do...it says about 6 inches (gives u an average)

Answer 2

The magnet passing by the sensor is faster at the tire end verses at the hub or center of the wheel. They both pass the sensor at the same time. The outer one has a larger arc to cover than the inner location, but always at the same time. And that's the only difference. The cateye calculates the number of pulses to the known diameter of the wheel thus giving you the your need numbers.
Be sure to mount the magnet securely to the spoke so it doesn't slide, a good location is at the spokes crosses each other. Adjust the senor pickup to the correct distance away from the magnet to get the best reading. Good luck!

Answer 3

Anywhere is fine.
All you have to do is set your computer program for the diameter of your front wheel. Your computer should have this information with it. If not go on line to the Cateye web site and it will be available there.
I have installed many and it really is quite easy.(with the proper instructions) :-)

Answer 4

One revolution is one revolution, regardless of the loaction on the wheel. The critical thing is having the tire diameter entered correctly.

Answer 5

It doesn't matter, it's still one revolution wherever you put it. It knows how big your wheel is at the outside, because you entered that somewhere.