Any mechanically inclined Loungers. Need suggestions for mounting a bike sensor.

[Denninmi]

Hey, TIA if anyone can help.

I bought this Polar bike sensor which is compatible with my Polar training watch and GPS.

http://www.shoppolar.com/product/CS-SPEED-SENSOR-WIND-AND-UNIVERSAL-BIKE-MOUNT/91037386

BUT I have one concern - to mount it on the fork, Polar supplies two tiny cable ties about 3 inches long:

http://www.polar.fi/e_manuals/Speed_Sensor_W.I.N.D./Polar_Speed_Sensor_WIND_accessory_manual_English.pdf

I just don't think cable ties are very secure, tiny ones break easily, I would hate to lose this thing.

What could I use instead of cable ties that would be more secure?

[lumberjack_jeff]

1. I've had good luck with cable ties.

But if I were really concerned, I'd use safety wire.

[bluesbassman]

2. Cable ties will be sufficient.

I looked at the manual and judging from the design the cables ties will be fine. The rubber pad between the sensor and the fork will provide some strain relief, besides, that sensor can't way very much so the lack of weight will reduce the strain on the ties.

FWIW, I've used cable ties for much heavier applications and never had a failure.

[caraher]

3. Should be fine

I put a similar device on my bike a few months ago, same type of installation. I must be close to 600 miles on it now with no hint of a problem. I did have to fiddle with the sensor a bit before it became reliable but haven't touched it for 6-8 weeks.

I was actually more worried that I'd lose the spoke magnet.

[Ptah]

4. incline

[Denninmi]

5. Ok, I'll go with it as is.

but I guess they tested this enough to know.

[sendero]

6. You are half right :)

Cable ties are typically made of nylon and are pretty tough. They will hold your device securely.

But.... they do deteriorate with age. You should replace them every 3-4 years as they do sometimes become brittle and break.

Happy cycling.