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Not pointless at all. It is pointing north.
That would make me crash. Wouldn’t be able to help staring at it. Previous things that have caused me to crash are:
1: Watching lambs frolic.
2: Staring at my front hub (oil slick NS one).
3: Chasing a squirrel.
If you’re anything like me you’re going OTB with that 👍🏼
I believe you’re missing the point op
I have a thermometer mounted there on my mtb. 🙂
I have a Doggy Style bottle top. Potential for the same level of stem staring as a compass depending on thirst levels...
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I get distracted by tyre pressures
Does the compass actually point in the right direction? Or is it affected by all of the metal in the stem, bars, headset etc?
I get distracted by tyre pressures
You have tyre pressure sensors? Whoaaaa....
You have tyre pressure sensors? Whoaaaa….
Doesn't everyone...?
Tyre temperatures also 🙂
(Not bike related) I’m very proud of my collection of pointless tat. But this is the most pointless, and childish, thing I have.
I know where it’s from originally, but I’m stumped as to what purpose it actually had originally. I assume it wasn’t to deploy a swift kick in the plums?
ndthornton
Member
You have tyre pressure sensors? Whoaaaa….Doesn’t everyone…?
Tyre temperatures also 🙂
who knew that was a thing - im sure i dont need one but i may want one now
who knew that was a thing – im sure i dont need one but i may want one now
I suspect you may be put off by the price (if it’s the tyrewiz)
Only £200rrp... (free with zipp MTB wheels though...)
Nope, £30 on ebay
Actually for motorbikes but I modified it as a stem cap mount and drilled out my rims for tubeless Schrader valves (which is worth doing regardless as they are miles better than Presta)
Its awesome
Low pressure alarm
USB rechargeable LIPO battery
Goes to sleep when your not moving
That is so cool. Totally unnecessary, but still awesome.
That is so cool. Totally unnecessary, but still awesome.
Not entirely useless - its saved my expensive rims from damage on a few occasions when I have had less air than I thought in the tyre due to a burp or thorn puncture that seals up without you noticing or just natural reduction over time. Especially useful on long gnarly descents
As a young kid my brother stuck a compass on the front wheel mudgaurd of his bike. He faild to figure out why he always seemd to be riding in the same direction. When I pointed it out he just told mum I was teasing him. So I got a hiding.
CraigW
Member
Does the compass actually point in the right direction? Or is it affected by all of the metal in the stem, bars, headset etc?
It comes with a special non magnetic stem cap bolt. I checked it out compared to my phone compass and yes, does seem accurate once settled down.
It's not really to be used when riding as it moves about too much but once stood still for a quick direction check, it's great.
I'm actually glad it's no good when moving as yes,I would stare at it as someone mentioned! Lol
Tempted to get one of those tyre gauges for the fat bike even if it's just a novelty. Also been thinking of converting everything to schrader for a while. Presta really is crap by comparison.
Just looked on ebay, there's an even cheaper £19.99 car version of that TPMS, tempted to get one for the OH as she rarely checks hers!
Yeah they are good on the Fatty's
I have 3 in total - 1 on the Fat Front Inbred. Rear tyre is at 19 PSI, front is at 5!
For my big-rig I got a friend to 3D print me a bottle cage mount. Less visible but more out of the way. She did a fantastic job!
That is so cool. Totally unnecessary, but still awesome.
Are we still talking about the erection switch?
Would those schrader tpm not work with a simple presta to schrader adapter? The ones you can buy for a few quid (if that) everywhere.
Yes. Friend of mine does that
I just like Schrader