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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

2816.0. "PICK-UP MOUNTING" by WMOIS::GIROUARD_C () Mon Jul 25 1994 16:03

    Expert/Proven advice only - Please...
     
    I'd like to mount a pick up on Specialized Trispoke wheels (for my
    CatEye Cordless) to monitor mph's and record average speeds.
    
    I have figured a number of ways e.g. tie-wraps, tape, Velcro, etc.
    but would really like to have some practical recommendations before
    I decide...
    
     Thanks, (in advance)
    
             Chip
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2816.1SuggestionUSCTR1::VINCENTMon Jul 25 1994 19:4913
    Chip,
    
      Not sure I qualify as "Expert/Proven" advice giver, but FWIW......
    
      I had a set of these wheels (the 1st rev - heavy clunkers they were..)
    and mounted a magnet with a dab of epoxy.  Worked fine.
    
    Pete
    
    p.s.  I used a magnet that came with a Paramount computer.  Used a
          bench grinder to take off the excess metal housing which left
          a small magnetic "dot".....I thought this detail might be
          interesting to a weight shaver like yourself ;^)
2816.2NOVA::FISHERTay-unned, rey-usted, rey-adyTue Jul 26 1994 10:024
    and since the tri spokes are so much lighter, he'd only be a little
    shaver...
    
    ed
2816.3WMOIS::GIROUARD_CTue Jul 26 1994 10:3811
     Thanks... Second vote I received on the epoxy thing. I had thought
     of it, but it sent a minor shiver up my spine to think I would
     "glue" something to those babies. Epoxy is easy though. 
    
     I have an old CatEye Micro magnet in my collection of stuff I hate
     to throw out (just happen to have some epoxy too). I guess I'll
     "peel" off the plastic and see what's there...
    
     Thanks,
    
             Chip
2816.4velcroSTOWOA::SWFULLERTue Jul 26 1994 12:145
    There is stuff called super velcro, basicaly a heavier duty version
    of the original, I have purchased it with an adhesive backing.  This
    seems like a simple solution.
    
    steve
2816.5GE silicone sealantSOLVIT::MEREDITHanother hill? ughTue Jul 26 1994 12:575
    As an alternative, use GE silicone sealant. I've used it to attach 
    magnets to motorcycle wheels and car drive shafts. It can be removed and
    usually doesn't damage epoxy surfaces. 
    
    Paul
2816.6WMOIS::GIROUARD_CTue Jul 26 1994 13:203
    Thanks to all (so far) for the advice...
    
     Chip
2816.7another silicone glue voteCOOKIE::KELLERTue Jul 26 1994 15:094
    I will second the silicone sealant suggestion.  I mounted an Avocet 50
    pickup on a Rock Shox this way and it has stayed put through many
    miles of rough Colorado trails.
    	Greg