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Old 07-30-09 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cshell
I think It makes sense now...

As long as the correct "tire size" was put into the cateye, it doesn't matter where on the spoke the magnent is (In closer toward the hub or out toward the rubber tire).

Correct?
generally towards the rim = further distance from sensor (on fork) = weaker signal
plus towards rim = higher linear velocity = shorter temporal pulse on sensor = possible mis-read
could underestimate your speed & distance
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