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MNF #1197 15Nov2004
JONES/OERTH COUNTER INSTALLATION
I had to have a bike shop add some spacers so a Jones counter would fit on
my quick release wheel. I recommend you try a bike shop and see what they
can do. It's possible they won't be able to do it but hope for the best.
I'm close to replacing my 20 year old measuring bike w/a hybrid one. I'll
probably be asking the guys (seems like only guys work on bikes) to affix
the counter.
Scott Hubbard
runningshorts@aol.com
I've never found installing the Jones/Oerth Counter to be as easy as it
apparently is for other people. I've almost always had to somehow lessen
the width of the hub (including lock nuts, spacers) on the left side of the
wheel in order to allow for the width of the counter. On one of my bikes,
there was an aluminum spacer I took off when I put on the counter; I had to
add a washer along with the counter because the spacer was wider than the
counter. My most recent installation required going to the Newington Bike
Shop and buying a lock nut that is narrower than the one that came with the
bike; I use the narrower lock nut when I put on the counter and put the
original lock nut back on when I take the counter off.
If someone responds with information that makes installation predictably
easy, I'd love to see it.
David Reik
davidreik@comcast.net
Mounting a Jones/Oerth counter
I have mounted counters on several quick release wheels. The trick is to
remove the washer between the inner cone nut and the outer locking nut. This
narrows up the width and allows the counter to rest on the axle rather than
float up against the fork.
Mike Wickiser
mikewickiser@neo.rr.com
Wow, thanks for all the replies to my question about installing the
Jones/Oerth counter.
I'm a little emabarassed, because after I posted the question I tried
installing it on my wife's bike. In her case, there is actually a little
room between the fork and hub when the quick release is open. Installation
was no problem. Since I can ride her bike for short distances to do
measuring, this will work for me.
Based on other responses, it seems that installing the counter will be
either really easy, or will require a trip to the bike shop for some parts.
In one case a new wheel was necessary.
I appreciate all the replies!
Now I just need to find somone to help lay out a calibration course.
-Rick
rschumeyer@ieee.org
Rick-
When spacers and adjustments don't work, I have always found brute force and
some well-timed curse words to be effective.
Jim Gerweck
zgerweck@optonline.net