wheel magnet for DT bladed spokes
feld...@a1.cber.fda.gov
set of Rolf wheels and have been unsuccessful so far in my attempts to set up
my bike computer with these wheels.
Steve
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Flyonetwo
I had the same problem, but solved it by using a standard magnet in which I
drilled a hole.
Right now when you put your magnet on the spoke it probably sits sideways
because the narrow slot that the spoke slides into is not wide enough to allow
you to turn the magnet once it has been placed on the spoke. In order to be
able to adjust the magnet to the proper position, you will need to widen the
slot a little.
Do this by placing the magnet head in a vise or hold it with pliers. Now drill
a small hole) the width of the spoke) in the slot where it meets the magnet
head. This should allow the magnet head to fit on the spoke in the proper
orientation, and it will leave enough of the threaded slot available for you
to insert and tighten the screw.
MIke
Brevetatto
shop where you got Rolf's should be able to help you with it.
MDC
Cary Purdy
If you find a computer that uses the 'round magnet' (I know certain
types of Vetta, Cateye and Specialized use these) you can modify the
magnet to work with bladed spokes. Here's how I do it:
- find a drill bit that has a diameter as close to the width of the
bladed spoke as possible.
- remove the screw from the magnet
- clamp the magnet (e.g., put it in a vice) so that the clamp is against
the magnet and the end where the screw goes. Make sure that the slot
where the spoke normally goes is oriented such that you can put the
drill in it. (In other words, you should be able to see the floor
through the slot as you are preparing to drill, assuming that you will
be drilling down towards the floor.)
- drill a hole as close to the magnet as possible using the slot as a
guide for starting the drill; i.e. the drill bit point should rest in
the slot with the side of the drill bit against the magnet, before you
start to drill. When you finish, you should have something like this:
screw goes in this end --> ===O[] <-- square brackets represent
the magnet
- you should now be able to slide the magnet on to the bladed spoke and
then twist the magnet to orient it properly once the spoke is in the
hole you drilled. There should still be plenty of 'purchase' in the
magnet holder to tighten the screw against the spoke and hold the magnet
in place.
I have done this a number of times and have never had a problem nor had
a magnet come loose from the spoke.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions or problems.
Good luck,
Cary
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MGS
plastic holder and crazy gluing the magnet to the spoke. This has worked for
both Spinergy and aero spokes. Instant fixation without drilling holes.
Mark Siegel
RadarB8
are extremely small and powerful. Simply attach it to the wheel with RTV
silicone or a glue of your choice. I use this magnet on my Rolf's and
Specialized Tri Spokes. When my bike shop saw this magnet they were very
excited to see such a good solution for a problem they had also been having.
Ray Turvey
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pete...@my-dejanews.com
I use a Sigma magnet (a sort of stick shape contained in a plastic sleeve and
with a metal clip which slides over) with no adaption on dt blade spokes.
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Bruce Gilbert
Rigida wheels and my daughter's Rolf wheels.
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