I admit, I was feeling relieved to trade in my analog speedometer for a digital one. I am ready to overcome that obstacle and move on to timing the process of charging a cell phone and a 12-volt battery. I went to the Bicycle X-Change over my lunch break today. I explained to the bicycle technician that I either need to reverse the direction of the speedometer cable or switch to a digital model.
I am not off the hook yet - the technician scrunched his brow and thought for a few seconds,"So, you are not shifting gears with this thing?"
"No."
"I think you could install the speedometer by hooking it onto the small sprocket [instead of on the actual wheel spokes]." As I left the store, he commented, "It's a good thing you found someone who is used to inventing."
" I know I am fortunate to have you as a resource." I smiled as I left.
I hurried home and removed the axle peg on the chain-side of the wheel. I grabbed my husband's socket set, but did not have time to take off the nut that attaches the bicycle frame to the wheel. Hopefully I will have time to do that tonight.
Now I am curious to see if this plan is going to work!
I am not off the hook yet - the technician scrunched his brow and thought for a few seconds,"So, you are not shifting gears with this thing?"
"No."
"I think you could install the speedometer by hooking it onto the small sprocket [instead of on the actual wheel spokes]." As I left the store, he commented, "It's a good thing you found someone who is used to inventing."
" I know I am fortunate to have you as a resource." I smiled as I left.
I hurried home and removed the axle peg on the chain-side of the wheel. I grabbed my husband's socket set, but did not have time to take off the nut that attaches the bicycle frame to the wheel. Hopefully I will have time to do that tonight.
Now I am curious to see if this plan is going to work!