Computer to fit my Dash

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Yeah, I might have to....

 

[3tyretrackterry]

try a tescos special or failing that wilkinsons they are as basic as they come. i have one on my trike fitted to front wheel using the mudguard.the wire is quite long. another point to consider is that if you dont need to see how fast you are going or how far and just want it as a record then you could always fit the computer to rear rack or seat.

 

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try a tescos special or failing that wilkinsons they are as basic as they come. i have one on my trike fitted to front wheel using the mudguard.the wire is quite long. another point to consider is that if you dont need to see how fast you are going or how far and just want it as a record then you could always fit the computer to rear rack or seat.

That's a good point, I'm really wanting it as a record, although it can be good to see how far you've gone mid ride. I wondered about putting it on the cross beam under my leg, where I could probably get a look if I unclipped for a moment....

 

[ufkacbln]

I note from the images that you have no bottle cage mounted on the boom.

If you get a space grip and dismantle it then mount the "U" shaped bracket to one of the bottle mounts ten mount the end of the spacegrip to this in the normal way.

Gives a solid mount for the computer in a good position.

 

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I note from the images that you have no bottle cage mounted on the boom.

If you get a space grip and dismantle it then mount the "U" shaped bracket to one of the bottle mounts ten mount the end of the spacegrip to this in the normal way.

Gives a solid mount for the computer in a good position.

That's a good idea. It would be even better if I hadn't fitted a bottle cage on Sunday!

 

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Email SJSC?

I did, and got a reply the next day - they reckon the wire is about 120cm long. Which might just do it, as my estimate was generous. I'll double check.

But I might ask Pete if he thinks he could machine up a front wheel sensor mount.

 

[ufkacbln]

I did, and got a reply the next day - they reckon the wire is about 120cm long. Which might just do it, as my estimate was generous. I'll double check.

But I might ask Pete if he thinks he could machine up a front wheel sensor mount.

Go to the Catrike Forum and search - there are lots of options on there for shapes and sizes.


PS.... the answer to the cable length is string, something I have used over the years!

Get a piece of string and cut to the 120 cm length - then run from where the mounts will be to where the computer will be. That way you can allow for all the bends and runs where you need to zip tie.

Alternatively take a piece of string, mount in the same way and see how long your wire needs to be.

 

[Tibnor]

Here's a tip from the cold north.

I found the Navibe Mercury 100 on a swedish site. Wireless GPS that can be connected to a computer. Cost: SEK 1095 (a bit under GBP 100:-). Far cheaper than a Garmin. The site is in swedish but you can check out the manuall in english.

http://www.sportgps.se/media/Mercury_100_Manual__ENG.pdf

There is also a review on two german forums.

http://www.radforum.de/navibe-mercury-100-fahrrad-gps-175577.html
http://www.mtb-news.de/forum/showthread.php?p=6385199

 

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Go to the Catrike Forum and search - there are lots of options on there for shapes and sizes.

PS.... the answer to the cable length is string, something I have used over the years!

Get a piece of string and cut to the 120 cm length - then run from where the mounts will be to where the computer will be. That way you can allow for all the bends and runs where you need to zip tie.

Alternatively take a piece of string, mount in the same way and see how long your wire needs to be.

Yes, that's how I came up with the 136cm-ish length, although I was a bit generous so as to err on the right side, and I can do it again more exactly. Good idea to cut the right length and try that.

I'll check out that forum though, cheers. I have a mudguard now, for the rear, just need to sort out fixing it. And I'm in the process of getting a derailleur post boom... Just need the rack (on order) and the computer set up, and I'm fully loaded!

 

[PalmerSperry]

That's a good idea. It would be even better if I hadn't fitted a bottle cage on Sunday!

Would the ICE computer mount work? Fits between the bottle cage and it's mounts providing a roughly handlebar cross-section tube to mount a cycle computer on. Dunno if there's enough room on a Dash between the cage and the seat though?