Most any magnet will work. Shimano, among others, has wheel magnets that are designed to be used with bladed spokes. It's also possible to modify some magnets to use on bladed spokes.Meek One said:I just got a new pair of Korso wheels with very thick, bladed spokes. I wanted to hook up my Polar speedo magnet, but the spokes were too thick to accept the magnet. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.
I have a set of Korso wheels and I used an old Cateye wheel magnet that my friend had. It's the kind that's made of plastic and folds over 2 spokes. I'd tell you what computer it's from, but I don't know. The only markings are Wheel Magnet Model C. Not very helpful. I do know the screw-on magnet that Cateye makes for aero/round spokes doesn't quite fit.Meek One said:I just got a new pair of Korso wheels with very thick, bladed spokes. I wanted to hook up my Polar speedo magnet, but the spokes were too thick to accept the magnet. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.
I love it when guys ask my how to mount magnets to disc wheels.....3Sensei said:I have a set of Korso wheels and I used an old Cateye wheel magnet that my friend had. It's the kind that's made of plastic and folds over 2 spokes. I'd tell you what computer it's from, but I don't know. The only markings are Wheel Magnet Model C. Not very helpful. I do know the screw-on magnet that Cateye makes for aero/round spokes doesn't quite fit.
You can also use the Mavic magnet designed for their Ksyrium wheels. They cost about $8.
Sigma Sports magnets will also fit with a little bit of filing.
Hot gluing would work initially, but the combination of rotation, vibration, and weather would eventually loosen the glue, probably at the worst possible moment. Epoxy would probably be permanent, but gluing is sort of an inelegant solution. Also, might be hard to remove if you change computers and the sensor placement needs to be changed.
I'm figuring that you bought the wheels more for their price than for being high zoot. Before Supergo was absorbed by Performance, a pair were going for $90 with skewers. Since that's the price of a set of good tires, I figured I'd give the wheels a try. Anyways, I like the ride from them. I've been told they are very similar to Neuvation wheels. I know they are exactly the same as the Performance Titan wheels.
Happy Cycling!
Insight Driver said:There are a number of different hot-melt glues that are great for mounting a little part like a computer magnet.
Personally on my Ksyriums as well as my Campy Eurus' I mount the Polar speed sensor right below the front brake pad, and the Polar magnet slides nicely over the small round section of the bladed spokes right below the rim. I've done this for a couple years and it works fine.Meek One said:I just got a new pair of Korso wheels with very thick, bladed spokes. I wanted to hook up my Polar speedo magnet, but the spokes were too thick to accept the magnet. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.
Epoxy...right?TWOPBikeGuy said:I love it when guys ask my how to mount magnets to disc wheels.....
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