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Need a new cadense sensor
While out for a very windy ride over the weekend I realised I had lost my cadense sensor magnet connected to the crank arm.
I was looking into buying one from Ebay then did some digging and there is a suggestions from the states to use stronger magnets such as neodymium, however these conversations are nearly 5 years old and all the links on there are out of date.
https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?11854-Using-a-rare-earth-%28neo...
Looked at an online store in the UK who sells magnets but it doesn't looks like they stock the correct size (something like 12.7mm outside diameter x 6.4mm inside diameter x 3.2mm thick) to attach to the peddle bolt as I was thinking of getting some with a hole so I can if needed use an allen key to take the peddles of as these magnets are supposed to be really strong.
Has anyone tried these magnets and recommend a stockist or someone recommend an alternative.
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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Maplin also do them if you are in dire need and can't wait for the post. Do a search on their website for magnets and take the part number in to the store.
Thanks all just want I need
I bought 5 for £2.60 on ebay, and I've got one on each bike. They are strong, but you can shift them if you need to get the pedals off.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181531943162
You'll pay more if it says "cycling" or "cadence" anywhere near it.
I purchased some of these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231560894050
(Seller has different quantities listed at better prices if requiring more than one.)
A little hesitant to use them as I was concerned about loosing them! But, after 1000kms including gravel cycle tracks and New Forest cattle grids... The magnet hasn't moved at all and picks-up perfectly. Well recommended...
As strong as they are, they can be removed fairly simply so there's no need to get one with a hole.
If you buy a 5cm x 5cm x2cm you can have a right laugh on the 2p machines in the arcades!
I use a Neodymium on my bikes have no issues with them, be careful applying them as they are brittle and shatter quite easily. Plenty of sites stocking them if you google them.