computer sensor placement

[mrsbaggins]

I have bought a cheap computer from amazon and was just reading through instructions to attach it . Instruction says to place sensor 'maximum 80-95 cm from computer' Herby hangs the problem. from where the computer is to almost the bottom of my forks is 60cm! is the instruction a misprint? if I put it on my bike and the distance is only 50cm is this going to matter?

 

[ian turner]

You're taking the rip right ?
Instructions say no more than 85-95 and you're worried it's too close ?
That value is the maximum range for the sensor and takes no consideration that 3 foot distance would mean
you had the sensor mounted on the rear forks on a long frame
The important distance will be that between the sensor and magnet on the spokes.

 

[jimboalee]

Make sure the computer head unit and the sensor & magnet are on the same bike....

 

[Fiona N]

Well, on a recumbent there is often a problem with the computer being too far from the sensor on the front wheel. If you want the computer on the handlebars (assuming OSS) it can be quite a bit more than 90cm to the front wheel - not to mention that the computer isn't in the expected position (i.e. more or less vertically above the sensor) which is usually important for wireless models.

 

[mrsbaggins]

You're taking the rip right ?
Instructions say no more than 85-95 and you're worried it's too close ?
That value is the maximum range for the sensor and takes no consideration that 3 foot distance would mean
you had the sensor mounted on the rear forks on a long frame
The important distance will be that between the sensor and magnet on the spokes.

no not taking the rip but I am blonde! i just wondered if the placement had to be a mimimium distance. I know now!

 

[potsy]

no not taking the rip but I am blonde! i just wondered if the placement had to be a mimimium distance. I know now!

No,you'll be Ok fitting it on a standard upright bike,if you get problems make sure the magnet and sensor are quite close when they meet 5-10mm usually.
You're now obligated to beat your last time every time you go out now though