Need computer magnet for flat spokes !

"Rivermist" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

Hot glue gun? It seems to work for most of Martha Stewart's projects...

It may not LOOK pretty, but I bet it would stick well and be waterproof.
It's a thought...

rsquared

I took the standard round spoke magnet that has a perpendicular slot with a
screw to hold it in place and used a small jewelers file to elongate a slot
for the blade spoke. If you are trying to attach it to a carbon wheel such
as a Tri-spoke then use a small amount of shoe goo and just stick it on with
that or the hot glue trick. Both work well. You can purchase double
sided tape used for auto molding and utilize a small piece of that but I
prefer the Shoe Goo. Shoe Goo looks great if you only use a very small
portion under the magnet of your choice.

I found the tiny super magnets found inside old computer hard drives to work
perfectly. They are tiny, powerful, light in weight and have almost no wind
resistance do to their size. The one I use is less than 1/16 inch thick and
3/8 inch in diameter. It is hardly noticeable on a Tri-Spoke wheel.

Ken @ Kauai

"Rivermist" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

Quoted message said:

I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

I had the same problem. I took a drill and widened the spoke hole of the
magnet. It works just fine. Use a drill bit thats smaller than the current
hole, just work it side to side to widen.

I purchased a set of Mavic Ksyrium wheels in 2002 and they came with a
magnet specifically for the wide bladed spokes(packed in the bag with the
spoke wrench & owners manual). I know that Cateye also makes a spoke magnet
that works perfectly on the bladed spokes(although the Mavic version is a
bit cleaner aerowise.
Good luck~
DIG

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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

"Rivermist" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

Not directly related, but for spinergy X wheels which have just 4 wide
spokes on a side, I used velcro to mount the magnet to one arm of the "X".

Wim

I know that cateye wireless comps. come with magnets for bladed spokes. I
would be shocked if your local bike shop can't get you one, especially if
that shop specializes in road bikes. If your local shop doesn't specialize
in road bikes, find the closest shop that does.

I find almost nothing more frustrating than the looks on the faces of the
kids working at my local shop (bmx and mtn bikers) when I walk in with a
question. You;d think I was speaking a different language.

Jeff
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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

I am aware of that magnet. It will not fit the Ksyrium SSC SL spoke ! I
know because I have tried it.

"Jeff Alexander" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I know that cateye wireless comps. come with magnets for bladed spokes. I
would be shocked if your local bike shop can't get you one, especially if
that shop specializes in road bikes. If your local shop doesn't specialize
in road bikes, find the closest shop that does.

I find almost nothing more frustrating than the looks on the faces of the
kids working at my local shop (bmx and mtn bikers) when I walk in with a
question. You;d think I was speaking a different language.

Jeff
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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to

use

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the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

I'm using the Cateye magnet on my blade spokes, and it fit fine. You can
get your LBS to order one if they don't have it in stock as well as
Mavic's offering.

--

duct tape: it's held to my flat-spoked spinergy's for two years

--
Eric
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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.

What can I do?

I have the exact same wheels. If you've lost the Mavic magnet try getting
some craft magnet tape - used to make fridge magnets etc and just cut a
small piece and stick it on to the blade - it worked for me. You may want
to add a drop or two of some extra sticky stuff just to make sure.

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I have Mavic Ksyrium wheels which have flat spokes. I cannot seem to use
the magnets that are included with computers, even the ones they say are
designed for them.
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get a little flat magnet at a hardware store. I found one about 3/16 x
1/2 and hot-glue it right to the spoke. I put some glue "wrapped"
around the back of the spoke, and it hasn't moved at all after a
couple seasons.

d