Shimano Wireless on Rear Wheel

Will a Shimano wireless sensor (SM-6501) work on the rear wheel of my
bike? I have a wired sensor now, but that only reaches the front wheel
and I want to use the computer for my stationary trainer. (I actually
have a 2nd computer mounted, but I'd like to remove that one.)

Thanks.

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Daniel Norton

wrote:

Will a Shimano wireless sensor (SM-6501) work on the rear wheel of my
bike? I have a wired sensor now, but that only reaches the front
wheel and I want to use the computer for my stationary trainer. (I
actually have a 2nd computer mounted, but I'd like to remove that
one.)

I don't see why it wouldn't work. Give it a try.

Matt O.

"Matt O'Toole" wrote: I don't see why it wouldn't work. Give it a try.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I can see a reason why it MIGHT not work, or might not work reliably. The
transmitter will be farther than normal from the receiver, so the signal may
not be strong enough to trigger the computer. Many wireless cyclometers are
fussy even when used in the recommended location.

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

None wrote:
Why does Shimano make it so difficult to provide what seems to me to
be
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 wrote:
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