RaceChick Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 We have put the Shimano flight deck cycle computer on our tandem as advised by hubbers. It works great. But my computer (stoker) they put on the frame and i find it to low. Is this the correct place to put it? I would have preferred it higher, maybe on the handlebar. Can the tandem experts please advise me on this?
decibach db Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Mine is also on the frame... But you can surely put it on the handle bars.... the only problem is that the Captain's seat is positioned over the handlebars ... so the stoker is going to have difficulty seeing anything there. Maybe your tandem is set up differently and you will be able to see on your handlebars...Decibach2008-05-28 04:07:42
RaceChick Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 Maybe I am just not use to it. Will move it around and see if it works better some place else. Thanks Decibach, just wanted to make sure it was in the correct place.
decibach db Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Just had a look at MDK555's RAVO... He's got the computer on the handlebars... with a extension that helps keeping the computer from the Captains rear.
Guest Big H Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 We have put the Shimano flight deck cycle computer on our tandem as advised by hubbers. It works great. But my computer (stoker) they put on the frame and i find it to low. Is this the correct place to put it? I would have preferred it higher' date=' maybe on the handlebar. Can the tandem experts please advise me on this?[/quote'] Stoker computers are always a problem. We found that the Cateye type works the best and they also have longer wires available as accessories for longer reach. We had one of the Cateye computers and I extended the wires. It worked well. Some of the computers ho-axial wire that you cannot splice and lengthen successfully. We only use our Polar HRM now for cycling data. We had a Cateye on the MTB tandem that measure speed as well as cadence. It also worked quite well.
RaceChick Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 Is the handle extender specifically made for tandems? I mean will they know what I am talking about at cycle shop if i want to order one?
Guest Big H Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 So iets sal werk, we have our rearview mirror mounted on one. http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/10178minoura_l.jpgMinoura SG-200 (normal) SwingGrip Handlebar Mounted Accessory Extension bracket - 100mm long
AndreZA Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Topeak also makes one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/11337.jpg
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