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Racetec chips - scrambled signals


mecheng89

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When i tried to verify it at the 947 expo stand, the guy told me not to hold it horizontal, it had to be vertical. He showed me on their system, only when it was vertical it beeped. Slipped mine through the velcro strap on my shoe anyway (horizontal). Worked fine in the race. Basically my info is useless as i have no idea what works in reality.

 

On my road bike I have it horizontal (for aero advantage  :ph34r: ) and it's never been a problem.

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My Winning Time chip still works after a few years of use. Velcro strap around ankle and freewheel over the mat, foot in six o'clock position!

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Hi all,

 

For those who have a bit more experience with these orange chips, is it recommended to secure these to the bike or alternatively to the ankle?

 

For the Fast One this weekend, I had mine strapped around my right ankle, but it never registered a finish time for me. Now Strava//Garmin files have to be sent back and forth to prove my race completion. Techie from Racetec claims that if my leg was TDC (top dead center), some interference is created and my time would not have registered. 

 

Thanks. 

 

 

You have to unclip and hold your leg out at an angle of not less than 30 degrees - then there's never an issue getting times registered, but make sure your medical aid is up-to-date.

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You have to unclip and hold your leg out at an angle of not less than 30 degrees - then there's never an issue getting times registered, but make sure your medical aid is up-to-date.

that's if the chip is on the outside of your leg. If on the inside the angle would be 31.14 degrees

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