PhilipV Posted August 2, 2010 Share After forgetting my chip on saturday, I decided to strap it somewhere to my bike. So where do I mount it where it is safe from rocks and from my crashes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted August 2, 2010 Share According to Racetec, your suppose to mount it on the quick release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brussel Posted August 2, 2010 Share The issue with mounting it on the frame/fork is that it sometimes does not work because of metal interference.. I have put mine onto the strap of my mtb shoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou777 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Yup, seen many on the shoe...seen it on the chainstay as well (opposite side of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou777 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Fork: http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/tech/probikes/liam_killeen_epic07/Liam_Killeens_Team_Specialized_S-Works_Epic_Carbon_timing_chip_and_front_hub.jpg Rear (don't know if it will last on an MTB): http://velonews.competitor.com/files/archive/images/10225.15384.thumbnail2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted August 2, 2010 Share The issue with mounting it on the frame/fork is that it sometimes does not work because of metal interference.. I have put mine onto the strap of my mtb shoe I've also been using mine attached to the straps of my road and mtb shoes for ages now without problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelawney Posted August 2, 2010 Share What kinds of timing chips are these ? I've only seen the board type that you cable tie to your handlebars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofie Posted August 3, 2010 Share My bud used to leave it permanently attached to his shoe.It used to fit through one of the velcro straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted August 3, 2010 Share What kinds of timing chips are these ? I've only seen the board type that you cable tie to your handlebars. Something like this: http://www.dddxyz.com/data/portfolio/XYZ.design.racetec.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted August 3, 2010 Share My bud used to leave it permanently attached to his shoe.It used to fit through one of the velcro straps. I also do that. Haven't had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted August 3, 2010 Share Ok, so my LBS firmly believes that that mounting thing that goes between the skewer and the fork is the root to all evil concerning my brakes. I have had huges issues with my brakes!!! Now they cable tied it to the front fork. Will it have issues picking up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian82 Posted August 3, 2010 Share I always cable tie mine to the fork Have not had any problems with it(always picks up) Im sure they say that you need to use the dedicated bracket so thay can make more money. Look at all the UCI MTB pro bikes - thay all cable tied on to the forks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted August 3, 2010 Share Awesome. Will give it a shot like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted August 3, 2010 Share Ok, so my LBS firmly believes that that mounting thing that goes between the skewer and the fork is the root to all evil concerning my brakes. I have had huges issues with my brakes!!! Now they cable tied it to the front fork. Will it have issues picking up?? That sounds like rouble bro, nothing comes between my fork and my QR..Wheels move in dropouts and with some plastic between them, Its even more likely. I have also been doing the shoe thing, just remember to take it off your Mtb shoe when you do a roadrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brussel Posted August 3, 2010 Share the fork thing only works on some chips. I have the yellow one and was not timed on a race because of it as the mats did not pick it up...agree with drop out mount - not a chance am I putting anything there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andretraut Posted August 4, 2010 Share What kinds of timing chips are these ? I've only seen the board type that you cable tie to your handlebars.Trilawney, you are not serious! The 'timing chip' that you are referring to is actually called a number board. If you are going to keep on doing the shorter routes, you would not need a timing chip, so stick to your number board for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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