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Old 06-01-11 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by alkt03
I just have a quick question...I have a Cat Eye Velo 5 and a recently lost my spoke magnet when I moved. I have another magnet from a different computer, but it doesn't seem to work...is there something wrong with the magnet or do I need to buy a Cat Eye brand spoke magnet? Thanks in advanced!
Magnet power and therefore detection distance vary. Assuming your computer hasn't broken, your sensor is not close enough to the new magnet to work. Adjust the magnet/sensor closer together, or buy a new magnet which may or may not be Cat Eye brand.
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