[clonmult]

Will a normal sensor fit on a Stridas plastic wheels? I'm still figuring the strida is the bike I'll get, it seems to fit the bill perfectly for what I want, I've just got a feeling that the typical sensor mount that i've seen won't quite fit .... maybe jury rig something to the wheel?

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[cyclistjohn]

There is an expanded spot on 2 of the spokes, one's already used for a reflector, leaving 1 free for the magnet. I made a small "plate" to mount the magnet on & in turn screwed that to the spoke.

The sensor mounts normally on the downtube.

HTH

[randya]

You could also spring for the standard wheel upgrade.

[cyclistjohn]

I'm not sure if they're easily available in the UK. How do they improve on the plastic wheel, maybe allow higher pressure tyres I suppose?

[DeltaMike]

If you do not need cadence, I use a small, waterproof GPS with a handlebar mount.

[cyclistjohn]

I'm looking into getting a "multi-purpose" GPS, mainly for bike use. I've just attempted a forum search but it's still down :-(

A friend sneered at a Garmin portable that I sent him details of - saying the screen was far too small, etc.. He has a PDA + separate receiver, yet says his ~ 4" screen is the minimum bearable. Also there's battery life to consider.

Which GPS do you have?

[Simple Simon]

I'm playing with a PDA based GPS (Mio P550 with built in GPS). Its not waterproof, but otherwise great, and fits both bars, shirt pocket ...basically any vehical !. Although designed for motorised stuff, most software has cycling and pedestrian modes (eg iGo, TomTom, Miomaps etc.), I like off road riding so may try memory-map or Arquet. There are whole forums on this so I'd better not drift too far OT.

[Dahon.Steve]

If you do not need cadence, I use a small, waterproof GPS with a handlebar mount.
+1

Any inexpensive or used model would be more than sufficient.

[Paul_the_Seeker]

If you plan on using a conventional, wireless computer, check the specs on the range - the Strida has a very long transmitter-to-receiver distance, more than the 70cm range of many wireless computers. I went with a VDO C1, which uses a digital wireless signal and has plenty of range for a Strida. Mounting the sensor/transmitter to the frame required just a bit of trimming on the plastic fender mounting tab (it cannot easily be seen) since the brake cable exits the tube nearby.

Another good thing about the VDO is that the sensor does not seem so picky about its distance to the magnet. In other words, the gap can be pretty large. At least as compared to the Sigma Targa I have on my mountain bike.

If you want to see some detailed pics of the metal Strida wheels, I have some posted here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_the_seeker/sets/72157594252691149/ I did not realize they are not available on Strida's UK site (I just checked). Yes, the metal wheels can take higher pressures than the plastic ones (100psi versus 60, I think), but I never took advantage of that. I chose comfort over speed. Big Apples may be in my future.

-Paul

[randya]

I'm not sure if they're easily available in the UK. How do they improve on the plastic wheel, maybe allow higher pressure tyres I suppose?
Yeah, traditional wire spoke wheels with alloy rims. They allow use of 100 psi tires, and they have a metal sprocket for the belt on the rear, instead of the standard plastic. They probably run a little truer than the plastic wheels, too. I believe they weigh a bit more than the plastic wheels, however.

I've found that the plastic wheels won't hold a tire inflated to more than 55 to 60 psi, they don't have a good enough bead on the inside of the rim (although I'm not sure why they can't beef up the bead on the plastic wheels).

I think the wheel upgrade is around US$100 for the pair.