MudLark Posted November 10, 2018 Share Guys, this Racetec chip mount is designed for use with a QR (which AFAIK is now pretty much superseded by the thru axle). The hole in the mount is clearly too small to accomodate a 15mm thru axle. I understand from what I read that the thing must be mounted vertically, close to the ground. I read that mounting directly to the fork may cause interference - although I wonder whether using a piece of insulating rubber as a backing wouldn't solve that issue. Anyone got any clear advice on how to mount it to the bike then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeisLife Posted November 10, 2018 Share Mounted it directly on my fork, no issues with timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted November 10, 2018 Share Mounted it directly on my fork, no issues with timing.Thank you. Just directly on the metal with cable ties? How many races have you ridden with no issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeisLife Posted November 10, 2018 Share Yip. Also seen people put it on with a Velcro strap. Only done one race but a friend of mine has done it Multiple times with no issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted November 10, 2018 Share Yip. Also seen people put it on with a Velcro strap. Only done one race but a friend of mine has done it Multiple times with no issue.Thank you Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliktrik Posted November 10, 2018 Share just attached to my shoe, no issue what so ever for 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted November 10, 2018 Share Had mine either on a velco strap on my ankle or taped to my fork leg for years. Never had an issue in either location, its always picked up by the mats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted November 10, 2018 Share Many thanks guys. Much appreciated. Will make a plan accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted November 10, 2018 Share just attached to my shoe, no issue what so ever for 3 yearsdone the same and road and MTB for about 5 years no issue. However MTB now has it's pen boards and timing chips. T funrides and both times not picked up. Note: thier issue that it has to be vertical is also a lot of bull. I have mine threaded through the front Velcro strop on my shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted November 10, 2018 Share just attached to my shoe, no issue what so ever for 3 years Me also. Attached with the first velcro strap on the shoe. Never had issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted November 10, 2018 Share Racetec sell a comfortable velcro ankle strap. I think they charged me R25. Have used it for 20+ races and never missed a timing mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDJ Posted November 10, 2018 Share Two small cable ties on the fork, no issues for over 20 races. I used the Velco strap to start, but its one more thing to have to remember to put on and it didn't always feel comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted November 10, 2018 Share The vertical and not near metal thing is more for mass start events and road races, where the matts can only read so many chips at once. Therefore, chips need to be optimally placed. If you roll over on your lonesome it does not really matter where the chip is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthieup Posted March 8, 2019 Share Two small cable ties on the fork, no issues for over 20 races. I used the Velco strap to start, but its one more thing to have to remember to put on and it didn't always feel comfortable is it a carbon frame though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted March 8, 2019 Share is it a carbon frame though?It will have no negative effect if placed on carbon.I’ve had mine on a carbon fork for ever, probably 100+ races, with no issues. The chip orientation could be important, depending on the RFiD antennae they use - if they use linear antennae the orientation must be as indicated to decrease missed scans. Racetec seems to use linear antennae, but have multiple mats, so they tend to have signals bouncing and picking up chips that are not optimally orientated. So if they indicate vertical, it would be better to have ot vertical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthieup Posted March 8, 2019 Share It will have no negative effect if placed on carbon.I’ve had mine on a carbon fork for ever, probably 100+ races, with no issues. The chip orientation could be important, depending on the RFiD antennae they use - if they use linear antennae the orientation must be as indicated to decrease missed scans. Racetec seems to use linear antennae, but have multiple mats, so they tend to have signals bouncing and picking up chips that are not optimally orientated. So if they indicate vertical, it would be better to have ot vertical I agree that carbon is ok. I'm wondering about my Alu fork. I'm thinking of putting it on the velcro of my shoe even though not recommended and the ankle strap seem irritating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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