Cadance magnet ideas

[R900]

I installed an extra Garmin speed/cadance sensor on our tandem, the problem is there isn't enough room for the magnet to clear the timing chain. I've thought of maybe using epoxy and a plain magnet, but wasn't sure if that would work. The Ritchey pedals install with a allen wrench, so I can't really cover that. Any ideas?

[cornucopia72]

The Garmin suplied magnet barely clears the chain in our tandem. It is just a magnet... I think any magnet, as long as the sensor reads it, it should work.

[TandemGeek]

It is just a magnet... I think any magnet... should work.

+1

[Fenlason]

brainb was just mentioning in another thread.... rare earth magnets. They are very powerful. they can come in very small sizes and you just glue them on.

glenn

[brianb]

Yes, go to radio shack, buy a small rare earth magnet, and attach with superglue or silicon. I have used magnets that are 1/16" diameter glued to bladed spokes, and the computer always worked fine. They are only a couple bucks for a 5 pack, good luck!!!

[zonatandem]

Quite sure Ritchey pedals can also be removed with a pedal wrench . . .

[R900]

Thanks guys, I think :-). The Ritcheys are older SPD's so I can only use a allen wrench. The Garmin magnet hits the timing chain, so I was hoping for something at would give a little more clearance. I'll head down to Radio Shack, so to attach the magnet to the crank - silicon? I can't see super glue holding on the polished crank. Thanks.