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Hi Guys
I just got a Cycle Genius CLWB and want to add a computer (w/cadence). Probably a Cat's Eye Astrale 8. Can I expect the wire to be long enough to reach from the rear wheel cadence sensor to the handle bars?? Or should I just go wireless?
Thanks All
I just got a Cycle Genius CLWB and want to add a computer (w/cadence). Probably a Cat's Eye Astrale 8. Can I expect the wire to be long enough to reach from the rear wheel cadence sensor to the handle bars?? Or should I just go wireless?
Thanks All
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Originally Posted by jopatco
Hi Guys
I just got a Cycle Genius CLWB and want to add a computer (w/cadence). Probably a Cat's Eye Astrale 8. Can I expect the wire to be long enough to reach from the rear wheel cadence sensor to the handle bars?? Or should I just go wireless?
Thanks All
I just got a Cycle Genius CLWB and want to add a computer (w/cadence). Probably a Cat's Eye Astrale 8. Can I expect the wire to be long enough to reach from the rear wheel cadence sensor to the handle bars?? Or should I just go wireless?
Thanks All
Hi,
I just recently purchased a Rans Tailwind (CLWB, 20" wheels). My dealer fitted it with that exact same computer. He added a bracket to the front deraileur mount to take the cadence sensor. The speedo pick-up is on the FRONT WHEEL, not the rear. The cables reach nicely with that configuration. The computer can be progammed for wheels sized from less than 16" to the biggest roadie size wheels so there is no issue with the sensor being on the front. My 'puter works like a champ. It allows me to measure my progress in developing my "'bent" legs. There are some wireless computers out there that have increased range I believe, and they may work on a 'bent. For most the distance is possibly too far to work correctly.
Any other comments from anyone?
'bent Brian
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Originally Posted by jopatco
Hi Guys
I just got a Cycle Genius CLWB and want to add a computer (w/cadence). Probably a Cat's Eye Astrale 8. Can I expect the wire to be long enough to reach from the rear wheel cadence sensor to the handle bars?? Or should I just go wireless?
I just got a Cycle Genius CLWB and want to add a computer (w/cadence). Probably a Cat's Eye Astrale 8. Can I expect the wire to be long enough to reach from the rear wheel cadence sensor to the handle bars?? Or should I just go wireless?
As has been mentioned, you may need to do some customizing for the cadence sensor because the frame/crank configuration on bents isn't the same as on DF's.
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I have a Sigma (forget which model) with the standard wiring kit, which was mounted on an Easy Racers EZ1. Wheel sensor went to the front wheel. Cadence sensor was mounted on a scavenged reflector bracket, which allowed it to be placed far enough out to pick up the magnet on the left crank arm. I transferred it to my Rans Fusion semi-bent with pretty-much the same setup. Not much wire length to spare, though.
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Originally Posted by madpogue
I have a Sigma (forget which model) with the standard wiring kit, which was mounted on an Easy Racers EZ1. Wheel sensor went to the front wheel. Cadence sensor was mounted on a scavenged reflector bracket, which allowed it to be placed far enough out to pick up the magnet on the left crank arm. I transferred it to my Rans Fusion semi-bent with pretty-much the same setup. Not much wire length to spare, though.
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I use a wireless Vetta V100 with wireless computer and wireless cadence on my Volae Team. Works like a charm.
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Originally Posted by bnet1
Hi,
I just recently purchased a Rans Tailwind (CLWB, 20" wheels). My dealer fitted it with that exact same computer. He added a bracket to the front deraileur mount to take the cadence sensor. The speedo pick-up is on the FRONT WHEEL, not the rear. The cables reach nicely with that configuration. The computer can be progammed for wheels sized from less than 16" to the biggest roadie size wheels so there is no issue with the sensor being on the front. My 'puter works like a champ. It allows me to measure my progress in developing my "'bent" legs. There are some wireless computers out there that have increased range I believe, and they may work on a 'bent. For most the distance is possibly too far to work correctly.
Any other comments from anyone?
'bent Brian
I just recently purchased a Rans Tailwind (CLWB, 20" wheels). My dealer fitted it with that exact same computer. He added a bracket to the front deraileur mount to take the cadence sensor. The speedo pick-up is on the FRONT WHEEL, not the rear. The cables reach nicely with that configuration. The computer can be progammed for wheels sized from less than 16" to the biggest roadie size wheels so there is no issue with the sensor being on the front. My 'puter works like a champ. It allows me to measure my progress in developing my "'bent" legs. There are some wireless computers out there that have increased range I believe, and they may work on a 'bent. For most the distance is possibly too far to work correctly.
Any other comments from anyone?
'bent Brian
Thanks in advance,
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Originally Posted by GotBent
I have the Rans Tailwind also. I ordered the Astrale 8 because of your post. Today I installed it, but there is no length in MM listed for 20 X 1.50 tires in my instructions. Do you happen to know the number I would use to set the tire circumfrence? I don't own anything that measures in millimeters.
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GotBent
Thanks in advance,
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I use a wireless Vetta V100 with wireless computer and wireless cadence on my Volae Team. Works like a charm.
We had a couple of threads over at BROL and came up with the humerous solution that partially defeats the purpose of a wireless - running wires part way to create waveguides or antenaes to bridge the gap.
Fortunately for Cateye wired users, they sell longer sensor wires.
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Originally Posted by meb
That's not a CLWB-the 70 cm transmitter range can be sufficient for a SWB-not a CLWB. The longer distance other bents have front wheel to handlebars or rear wheel to handlebars won't due. My 1999 Vision R32 CLWB handlebars are min of 100 cm from either wheel sensor points. The transmitters have limitted range to prevent interference with other bikes' receivers when riding in packs.
As to the thread on BROL, yes, it was humourous.
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Originally Posted by GotBent
I have the Rans Tailwind also. I ordered the Astrale 8 because of your post. Today I installed it, but there is no length in MM listed for 20 X 1.50 tires in my instructions. Do you happen to know the number I would use to set the tire circumfrence? I don't own anything that measures in millimeters.
Thanks in advance,
GotBent
Thanks in advance,
GotBent
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Cateye sells "tandem length" wiring harnesses but these can be hard to find.
The wire is a simple two conductor wire stranded copper about 22g or 24g
and it is straight forward to splice a foot or two of wire into the harness and
use shrink tubing to cover the splice if you have a long bike like my Rotator
Pursuit. 406 size tires come in such a wide variety from Stelvio/Contis at
24-26mm wide to Maxxis at 45+ mm that roll out is the only practical way
to come up with a number. Steve
The wire is a simple two conductor wire stranded copper about 22g or 24g
and it is straight forward to splice a foot or two of wire into the harness and
use shrink tubing to cover the splice if you have a long bike like my Rotator
Pursuit. 406 size tires come in such a wide variety from Stelvio/Contis at
24-26mm wide to Maxxis at 45+ mm that roll out is the only practical way
to come up with a number. Steve
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I did the roll out method a couple of times and came up with very similar results. 1,526 millimeters is my tire roll out length for my 20 X 1.50 Primo Comets.
Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions.
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Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions.
GotBent
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I installed the Cat Eye Astrale 8 on my Rans Tailwind. Everything seems to work fine except I can't figure out how to set the clock. I have read the instructions a number of times with no help. Normally I have no problems with electronic devices. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong?
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Fortunately I set the clock only once. And that was by a miracle. The directions are somewhat confusing and small to read to boot. Can't remember how I did it though. Possibly one of the back buttons to enter a setup mode?
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Originally Posted by GotBent
I installed the Cat Eye Astrale 8 on my Rans Tailwind. Everything seems to work fine except I can't figure out how to set the clock. I have read the instructions a number of times with no help. Normally I have no problems with electronic devices. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong?
Thanks in advance,
GotBent
Thanks in advance,
GotBent
1. Push the “START/STOP” button (on the bottom of the unit) and hold for 2 sec.
2. Push the grey “SET” button (on back of the unit at the top). The HOUR should flash. (It took a couple of tries to get this far.)
3. Push the “MODE” button (the triangular button below the display) to advance the hour.
4. Push the “START/STOP” button and the MINUTES will flash.
5. Advance the minutes with the “MODE” button.
6. Hit the “SET” button on back to finish.
Setting the clock was EZ compared to mounting the sensors!! I've had mine about 3 weeks and am just now finishing up the installation.
Good luck!
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All right, you guys inspired me to keep trying. I figured out what my problem was. Like jopatco, I was holding down the button on the bottom of the unit for two seconds. I did this over and over. It seemed like that was the correct choice according to the instructions. There is a little picture pointing that way it seems.
WRONG. Hold down the button on the front face of the unit for 2 seconds. Gee, now the time is displayed. That's a first. Now push the set button on the back. Follow the instructions in the message prior to this. (For #1 hold down Mode instead of Start/Stop).
When you are riding, and want to know what time it is, hold down the button on the front face for two seconds, and the clock will be displayed.
Well, I'm all set now.
Thanks for all of the help.
GotBent
Oh yeah, to mount the cadence sensor I had to use multiple layers of double sided foam tape to get it close enough to the magnet. I agree that mounting the sensors was not very easy.
WRONG. Hold down the button on the front face of the unit for 2 seconds. Gee, now the time is displayed. That's a first. Now push the set button on the back. Follow the instructions in the message prior to this. (For #1 hold down Mode instead of Start/Stop).
When you are riding, and want to know what time it is, hold down the button on the front face for two seconds, and the clock will be displayed.
Well, I'm all set now.
Thanks for all of the help.
GotBent
Oh yeah, to mount the cadence sensor I had to use multiple layers of double sided foam tape to get it close enough to the magnet. I agree that mounting the sensors was not very easy.
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Originally Posted by GotBent
Oh yeah, to mount the cadence sensor I had to use multiple layers of double sided foam tape to get it close enough to the magnet. I agree that mounting the sensors was not very easy.