![]() ![]() Front-wheel reading computers should be more reliable, because when they are properly installed there are no loose loops of wire. The usual problems occur around the headset, where the wire can be pulled too hard if the handlebar is turned farther than usual. Wiring ProblemsĮlectrical wiring on bicycles is often subjected to serious abuse, and it is very common to have breaks in the wiring, particularly if the wire is not properly routed and secured. A misaligned magnet can also result in odd or doubled readings - see the article on that topic. These are easy to align, but they also may rotate around a spoke, so the sensor does not respond. This trick is particularly useful when you have more than one set of wheels with different spoke patterns so you can't duplicate the magnet placement. I have sometimes used small button magnets from Radio Shack secured to the spokes with transparent tape. The magnet should preferably be mounted close to the hub, so it travels past the sensor at a low speed, giving the sensor more time to respond. Sometimes, substitution of a more powerful magnet can make the difference in getting a computer to work. The more powerful the magnet, the less fussy its alignment with the sensor. Some magnets are more powerful than others. Also try sliding the sensor or magnet, one or the other, closer to the hub, or farther away. The sensor will not respond if too far from the magnet. Magnets and Magnet Alignment report this adīy and large, wheel magnets used in cyclecomputers are very ordinary, and may be interchanged from one brand to another. Some other units have a special procedure to "re-boot" the processor, usually by pushing all of the buttons at once. Genuine Cateye batteries, which are no longer available, came with a special little piece of thin plastic that can be inserted between the two batteries and then yanked out to establish contact cleanly. Many Cateye Solars have been discarded as defective, when they only need to have the batteries re-installed correctly. This is a particularly common problem with the Cateye Solar, which has very tight spring contacts and uses two small batteries that are a bit hard to install. The unit may show all 8's, or random fragments of characters, or may come up blank. This can cause "garbage" readings to appear. If the battery makes contact on a "bouncy" way, the irregularities of contact as the battery is pushed in can send confusing messages to the circuit. Ideally, the battery should make instantaneous, solid contact with its terminals, but in some cases, this is not so easy to do. Some units are a bit fussy about how cleanly power is restored. These allow you to monitor your heart rate, and to therefore adjust the intensity of your exercise as you ride.When the battery is replaced, power is restored to the computer. One of the most popular types of multi-purpose computers are CatEye cycling computers with GPS and heart rate monitors. Many CatEye cycling computers are multi-purpose, and come with a range of other features. Don’t buy a cheap cycling computer go for a wireless CatEye model! Multi-Purpose Computers Their designs means they last, made tough, and are able to handle whatever you throw at them. This is why CatEye decided to bring out their own range of CatEye wireless cycling computers. If you have had cheap, budget cycling computers before, you will know that the first thing to break is usually the wiring connecting the computer to the wheel sensor. You can even download data from some of the higher models directly onto your smartphone or laptop for later analysis! Wireless Cycling Computers ![]() Using GPS tracking technology, CatEye’s new computers are able to bring you accurate, high quality information that you can rely on. Needless to say, this is not an accurate method, which is why CatEye have developed a range of cycling computers complete with GPS. Traditional cycling computers measure your speed and the distance you travel by counting how many time your wheel spins around. If you are looking for a new cycling computer, don’t go for a poor-quality, cheap option choose CatEye so that you can get the most out of every single time you go riding! Why Use GPS Monitors? Since that day, CatEye has gone from strength to strength to become a leader in the cycling light and computer industry. In 1981, they released their first cycling computer. In 1964, they developed the world’s first flashing bicycle lamps. CatEye has long been a world leader when it comes to developing innovative new cycling products. ![]()
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