A bike computer is a small computer that is attached
to your bicycle to measure the rotation of your tires. The device does not work
alone. It receives information from sensors located on your bicycle tire and
calculates your speed. The device provides useful data such as your distance, time,
your heart rate, or the altitude. Riding
a
good quality bike computer will offer you new cycling
experience.
Installing a bike computer is not a complicated
task. You need not be even a bike mechanic to equip your bike with a bike
computer. However, what thing you need to do is program the computer accurately
to obtain accurate data from the sensors.
Below is a Step by Step Process of Setting Up a Bike Computer
Step 1
Attach the computer sensor to the fork on the front
wheel mount. Every inch of the fork is suitable for attaching the sensor. So,
you are free to choose a location where you have easy access. If the sensor
does not come with any attachment, secure it in place with a cable tie.
Step 2
Place the wire that secures the sensor behind the
shock absorber. This location will protect the wire from winding up and also
keep it away from the wheel in motion.
Step 3
Attach the bike computer to your handlebars in a
suitable location so that you can see the display easily. The computer display
will show valuable data. So, the display must be laced in a location that is
easily visible.
Step 4
Secure the wire that connects the sensor and the
computer mount to your bike frame with a cable. place the cable to any location
where it looks like the cable dangle or bow out from the frame.
Step 5
A magnet is included in the spokes of your front
tire. This magnet is included intentionally so that the sensor knows your tire
has made one complete revolution. It is vital that the sensor can correctly
count the number of revolutions.
Step 6
Enter the diameter of your front bicycle tire into
the computer. You will get this information from the tire itself since this
information is printed on the tire. Another place where you can get the
information regarding the diameter of the front wheel is your bike’s user
manual. The computer that you attach to the bike must know the tire diameter so
that it can calculate your speed accurately.
Step 7
Spin the tire to make sure that the computer sensor
is working. The computer display will show non zero speed if the sensor is not
working correctly.
Cycling in this 21st century means more data is now
available. While a smartphone can collect many useful data a bike computer is
immensely useful for any rider. It displays the speed of your bike, your
geographical location, your altitude, and calories you burnt.
A bike computer is useful for bikers of any type.
Bikers can be classified into three broad categories. These are a casual,
enthusiast, and competitive.
Casual
If you are a casual cyclist, knowing only basic
information like speed, distance, and time is enough.
Enthusiast
Enthusiast riders want more data like trip distance,
total odometer, average speed, and maximum speed.
Competitive
They are the most serious riders. Knowing only the
velocity or distance they traveled is not enough. In addition, they want to
know cadence, heart rate, elevation gained, and power output.
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