947 mtb race chip mounting. Where?

[Chris NewbyFraser]

No number boards for the race. We are using the small Racetec road event timing chip. That's fine. But what is a convenient place to mount the chip that is designed to attach to the standard 9mm QR.. My front axle is 15mm and the (old style) rear axle is not a good place to mount it, should we have rain and we get lots of mud. Ditto the crank arm.

Zip-tie it to the front suspension stantion, probably. Put it in my sock?...could become irritating. How high can it be mounted on the bike before the timing mat fails to read the signal??

Any suggestions, rude or otherwise?

[wingco]

For epic we mounted it at the bottom of front shock with a cable tie and gator tape

[scotty]

Why not use a velcro strap to strap it to your ankle. 

[QBMTB]

Velcro strap onto your right ankle - always worked - rain or muddy/dusty! no hassle. Easy to take off when you do need to use the bike board again. Bought Velcro straps from Sportsman’s WH.

[Jehosefat]

I usually just strap it to my shoe (easy to move between road and MTB shoes that way too).

[Coolspin]

Just remember to mount the timing chip backwards due to the route reversal or the mats will give you a negative time.

[scotty]

I'm surprised Racetec are not using their boards, they have introduced it for other events they time. 

[Firozfx]

Racetec boards? Why we not using those?

[dave303e]

Mount it to the fastest rider you know's bike then...   #Sub3fortheboys #champ

[Milosh]

I have a 15mm TA and have mounted it on fork stantion with cable ties , if you get it in a position very similar to where it would be quick release it will be fine 

[GaryvdM]

If your bike has fender mounts, you can maybe do something like this:

 

[Chris NewbyFraser]

Racetec boards? Why we not using those?

Why? I don't know. I got this info direct from Racetec so I assume its gospel.

[sled]

Little bit of KY and pop it in. Just dont fart while you riding.

[QBMTB]

For mtb rather keep the chip on your ankle or shoe - less likely to get klapped by a bush/branch etc. when you take a spill ????

[TheBritishTwit]

I just use one of the Velcro strips on my shoes.

[Max Headroom]

Info on 947 MTB FINAL NOTICE ON WEBSITE

 

RACE NUMBERS

 

Your race number along with cable ties is located in your race pack envelope. Please attach the race number securely to the front of your handlebars. Attach your numbers when you get to the venue to avoid losing your number on the way to the event. Please ensure that you ride with the race number assigned to you, as this contains critical information for the organisers, and is VITAL in the case of emergency as well as for the provision of accurate results. You may be disqualified if you are riding with another person‘s number.