I went to my LBS and wanted a cycle computer. They had a few different cateye's but when i asked how to set the wheel dia for my 36er he said that it wouldnt go that high. What does everyone else use and do to solve this problem ? Thanks,
Your options: 1. Buy a different cycle computer which does allow for a 36"wheel. 2. See if you can get another magnet. Put the two magnets opposite each other and set the wheel dia for 18" diameter. 3. Don't use a cycle computer at all, but one of those GPS wrist devices. They are more versatile but more expensive too, and sometimes less accurate.
Fourth option: Check if the LBS guy is right. Because it sounds like he isn't.
Measuring tape around the tyre is not a good method. Ducttape's method is a good one. The link I gave (now quoted) calculates the rollout for you.
Klaas Bil said:
Your options: 1. Buy a different cycle computer which does allow for a 36"wheel. 2. See if you can get another magnet. Put the two magnets opposite each other and set the wheel dia for 18" diameter. 3. Don't use a cycle computer at all, but one of those GPS wrist devices. They are more versatile but more expensive too, and sometimes less accurate.
yes sounds liie he may well be talking [censored], the only real way to tell is to stick the battery in and then see how high the setting will go, both my cheapo halford's brand comps will go significantly larger than 36". Or just get a second magnet.
