Shimano Wireless on Rear Wheel

None said:

Why does Shimano make it so difficult to provide what seems to me to

be

Quoted message said:

such a basic capability!?

Just a guess but I imagine that on these wireless units they have to
worry about having a larger transmission distance because otherwise
there will be crossed signals in any pack and all the info will be
useless.
Same thing happens with HR monitors.

None said:

No, it doesn't work. I attached the rear sensor/transmitter at the top
of the rear fork and attached the magnet to a spoke. I then moved the
computer (mounted in the receiver bracket) towards and away from the
transmitter and found the that it's about a foot (30 cm) short.

Why does Shimano make it so difficult to provide what seems to me to be
such a basic capability!?

--
Daniel Norton

Transmitting a stronger signal means more power sucked out of the
battery and that means shorter battery life. It also increases the
liklihood of erroneous readings from/to nearby riders. I doubt
anybody's wireless computer will do what you want, so picking on Shimano
is kind of pointless.

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My bike blog:
http://diabloscott.blogspot.com/

I'm picking on Shimano because they provide no method of using the rear
wheel for sensing speed. This is a fundamental flaw with the Flight
Deck. I regret ever having purchased it. Hopefully this thread will
help others avoid making the same mistake.
--
Daniel Norton