Anyone know why my cyclometer is not reporting MPH readings accurately?  What it does is, as I’m riding along, it will jump from the MPH I currently am riding at to, say, 4 or 5 MPH less, or even reporting 0 MPH.

I did a quick check on the connections and all appear OK.

TIA

~ Randy

Try moving the sensor a little closer to the magnet on your wheel.  Less MPH tells me that it is not getting all the “blips” as the magnet goes by.

Jim Martin - 17 June 2008 04:45 PM

Try moving the sensor a little closer to the magnet on your wheel.  Less MPH tells me that it is not getting all the “blips” as the magnet goes by.

Thanks, Jim.  I did notice that the sensor seems a little loose - easy to move.  So, I may look at getting another mount to tighten it up a bit.  Or, I may just get a new cyclometer altogether.  This one is one I got for another recumbent and moved over to the Tour Easy.

~ Randy

Sometimes the magnet on the spoke will rotate slightly and give you the same inaccurate result.  I like the Astrale 8 because it has cadence on it.  Of course you have two magnets and sensors to deal with.  Oh, we make work for ourselves. 

Solved the problem by purchasing a new cycle computer from K&G;in Xenia.  Needed to pick up one for my wife’s new ride, so decided to replace mine.  Tuned them in on a ride to Corwin and back yesterday and all is well.

~ Randy