Setting Up Bike Computer ( Instructions Are All In German)

[roundisland]

I've just brought a cheap bike computer from Lidil's but found that all the instructions are in German. Any help much apprciated.

where do i place the magnet on the spokes so it can be read by the sensor does it have to be a pacific distance from the center of the wheel?

In the set up menu it asks me to set up H-format can anyone explain what that is?

Many thanks for any help.

 

[HLaB]

It doesn't matter where the magnet is, as long as it placed in line with the sensor. The sensor only records one revolution of the wheel whether its at the top or bottom of the wheel, it makes no difference, its still 1 revolution.
I'm guessing that the H-format will take you into a section where you can specify the distance one circumference of the wheel covers (eg 2010mm). You'll probably also be able to set the kmh/mph, time, base distance (odometer, zero if its new) and things like that.

 

[roundisland]

Thanks for the reply. I dont want to sound too thick here but setting up things like this is not my strongest point.

Your right I've changed it from Kmh to mph.

It also askes for SETUP- WS which i am guessig s wheel size? I guess its curcial to get the wheel size setting right or the readings wont be correct. If the magnet is placed 3inches from the outer edge of the tyre and I give the distance in which the outer circumferance of the wheel travels then will it still give me an acuate reading?

Thank you

 

[punkypossum]

If you are totally stuck, send me the german instructions, and I'll translate the relevant bits for you.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

It's a single revolution of the wheel each time the sensor gets detected - doesn't matter where you place it between the outer and inner 'edges' of the wheel, you just need the distance that the wheel has travelled in 1 complete revolution.

So - if your wheel travels 2m in one turn then this is the calue that goes into the computer... the sensor position doesn't need to be taken into account as it's only being clocked once for each complete turn of the wheel.... is that any clearer?

 

[mr_cellophane]

If you can find a make in the unit or in the instructions you might be able to download an English manual.

 

[numbnuts]

Instructions Are All In German

whatever you do don't mention the war

 

[peterdowning]

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In the set up menu it asks me to set up H-format can anyone explain what that is?

Many thanks for any help.

Probably Hour format - 24 hour or 12 hour (am/pm) clock

 

[Mr Pig]

I wouldn't use a German cycle computer. It'll only work when you're heading towards Poland and give you stern messages if you're not going fast enough.

 

[jimboalee]

Put the magnet close to the hub, in the V created by the spokes so that centrifugal force pushes the magnet into the V.

With the magnet close to the hub, the velocity of the magnet passing the sensor is less, and therefore is in proximity for a longer time giving a more pronounced signal.

 

[mr_cellophane]

Centrifugal force will push the magnet out from the centre, not towards it.

 

[Mr Pig]

Centrifugal force will push the magnet out from the centre, not towards it.

No, he means where the spokes cross, so that there is less likelihood of the magnet moving on its own. Good idea actually.