Tpms

[P.Sutton]

Cyclemax has the show chrome tiregard tpms on sale.

http://www.cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/tire_pressure_monitoring_system/62015/340857

Does anyone have this system installed? I have read in the past people were having issues with certain systems pulling their valve stems out or having to replace batteries too often etc. with the search function not working I was looking for opinions before I pull the trigger on this.

Thanks.

[vstar09]

Ive been using a FOBO for the last year, works great I replace batterys every year easy to do

[willtill]

I'm using the Steel Mate TPMS. Haven't replaced the sensor batteries yet. Going on two years now....

[F6Dave]

I've had good luck with the TireGard TPMS. It's nice to be able to read the pressure and temperature as you ride. Batteries in the senders last over a year, and are very easy to replace. The receiver battery doesn't last quite as long in my experience but it is even easier to replace.

I would only install these on metal valve stems. The senders are big enough that I'd worry about damage to the rubber part of the OEM stems.

[gadgeteer]

Ive been using a FOBO for the last year, works great I replace batterys every year easy to do

I put FOBO on my Valk 3 years ago. Moved them over to my F6B that I bought last year but added "T" valves to make everything easier. Great setup.

[terryboyle]

So glad someone brought this up. I will use the Garmin sensors to connect to my 395 but needed to get the t-valve stems from Cyclemax. Ordered them 2 minutes ago. Will need a new rear tire this summer and will bet that the dealer won't have them in stock when I need them.

[P.Sutton]

I don’t think I would like having to use my phone for the display as with the FOBO system. The steel mate looks like I could mount the display inside the saddle bag or somewhere unobtrusive and not have to carry around a fob. Could it be setup to come on and read the sensors at power on? How quickly would it read them once it receives power? Willtill, any valve stem issues?

[2wheelsforme]

What is the reason for the T valve stems? Is it only to avoid having to remove the sensor to add air? Is not the sensor about the same as a valve stem cap? I use the Garmin sensors that read out on my 590. Batteries about once a year for the sensors, none needed for the display.

[vstar09]

The T valves make adding air much eaiser, I use the FOBO just pull up the app before a ride and you know your air pressure

[willtill]

I don’t think I would like having to use my phone for the display as with the FOBO system. The steel mate looks like I could mount the display inside the saddle bag or somewhere unobtrusive and not have to carry around a fob. Could it be setup to come on and read the sensors at power on? How quickly would it read them once it receives power? Willtill, any valve stem issues?

No issues with the valve stems. I am using the T-Valve stems. That way you don't ever have to remove the sensor if you had to adjust the air in the tire.

You don't want to put the display in a saddlebag or elsewhere. You should have the unit visible so you can see it. That's the whole point of it; you want to be able to actively monitor pressure. I have mine on a homemade bracket; attached to one of the bolts under the lower M.A.D.S.T.A.D. shield. Will see if I can find a previously posted picture of it.

Also, the tires have to be moving for a little bit, before the sensors "wake up" and start sending data to the display. Sometimes it takes the length of the driveway and occasionally the one on the rear make take longer than that, But once they start communicating; it's constant monitoring while you are on the bike.

[2wheelsforme]

It something difficult about some sensors making them hard to remove to add air? My Garmin sensors are no harder to remove than a normal valve stem cap. Still trying to understand the need for a "T".

[willtill]

It something difficult about some sensors making them hard to remove to add air? My Garmin sensors are no harder to remove than a normal valve stem cap. Still trying to understand the need for a "T".

Two words: Wear (and) tear. If you did this quite often, the sealing surface in the sensor could become worn out/damaged, or the sensor's housing could eventually fail.

Plus... let's say that you remove a sensor to add air. You're going to have to then put it back on. You could lose a little air during that process of reinstalling it.

So much easier to just install the T-Valve, mount the sensor on top, and use the perpendicular stem valve to add (or remove are) as needed.

[Walcrow]

I'm using the Steel Mate TPMS. Haven't replaced the sensor batteries yet. Going on two years now....

Will....Which one are you using? They have 4 models up to the TP-08.

[willtill]

Will....Which one are you using? They have 4 models up to the TP-08.

I have to check. I’ll let you know.....

[willtill]

Will....Which one are you using? They have 4 models up to the TP-08.


I have to check. I’ll let you know.....

So I checked the box.. I have the TP-90 Am not sure where you are seeing TP-08 versions from.

???

[DMAGOLDRDR]

I'm also running the Steelmate TP-90 on two separate bikes. They work as Will posted, very well and easy to install. I have the T Vale stems on one bike and checking PSI before I ride is simple. The other bike is a pain having to remove the TPMS screw on transmitter just to check PSI.

ASLO keep in mind most all TPMS transmitters will NOT read accurate PSI after the bike has been sitting. The transmitters shut them self off and do not reactivate until you are moving above 15mph. So you can not walk up to a bike that has been sitting for a few days and get correct PSI. The system will have kept the last PSI reading in memory.
The FOBO guys have said it is active all the time but I would think battery life would be very short if that is the case.

[willtill]

I'm also running the Steelmate TP-90 on two separate bikes. They work as Will posted, very well and easy to install. I have the T Vale stems on one bike and checking PSI before I ride is simple. The other bike is a pain having to remove the TPMS screw on transmitter just to check PSI.

ASLO keep in mind most all TPMS transmitters will NOT read accurate PSI after the bike has been sitting. The transmitters shut them self off and do not reactivate until you are moving above 15mph. So you can not walk up to a bike that has been sitting for a few days and get correct PSI. The system will have kept the last PSI reading in memory.
The FOBO guys have said it is active all the time but I would think battery life would be very short if that is the case.

I think this is true. Could explain possibly why I am enjoying such long battery life in the Steel Mate sensors. Why should they be constantly beaconing when the bike is not in use?

[Walcrow]

So I checked the box.. I have the TP-90 Am not sure where you are seeing TP-08 versions from.

???

Will........I might have landed on some old site that had those models. Thanks for the update and I'll check out the "90" model.

[Audiochris90]

What is the reason for the T valve stems? Is it only to avoid having to remove the sensor to add air? Is not the sensor about the same as a valve stem cap? I use the Garmin sensors that read out on my 590. Batteries about once a year for the sensors, none needed for the display.
Im using the garmin 590. The reason for the t valve is the sensor is 80 bucks, thinking taking it on and off a lot might cause the seal to leak on the cap / sensor. The t valve is also a better valve. It seals better than the factory rubber, I maybee put air in once a month. With factory stem it was weekly. I hope you’re using a metal stem with your garmin caps.

[2wheelsforme]

Im using the garmin 590. The reason for the t valve is the sensor is 80 bucks, thinking taking it on and off a lot might cause the seal to leak on the cap / sensor. The t valve is also a better valve. It seals better than the factory rubber, I maybee put air in once a month. With factory stem it was weekly. I hope you’re using a metal stem with your garmin caps.

Yes using Curvy Girl stems, very good quality. I have to add air maybe once every four or five months or so. Don't think my sensors have any danger of wearing out.

[Audiochris90]

Took wheel in to dealer for dismount, the t valve had only one seal, dealer was concerned so i called cyclemax and they said it works that way but dealer used another seal. So it goes rubber seal on outside of wheel, then rim then rubber seal. When i got home i had a clearance problem using a normal air chuck so i had to grind off the metal lip that held the o.e. plastic clip that holds on the valve stem retainer. Did you grind off the metal lip with your stems?

[2wheelsforme]

No need for a seal on the inside. I mount stems at a 45 to the rim, it makes getting a 90 chuck on them easier and avoids that little tab.
5164

[willtill]

Took wheel in to dealer for dismount, the t valve had only one seal, dealer was concerned so i called cyclemax and they said it works that way but dealer used another seal. So it goes rubber seal on outside of wheel, then rim then rubber seal. When i got home i had a clearance problem using a normal air chuck so i had to grind off the metal lip that held the o.e. plastic clip that holds on the valve stem retainer. Did you grind off the metal lip with your stems?

I did grind the metal tab off of my wheels; for the installation of the T-valve as well. For those that are interested, this is the T-Valve that we are talking about:

https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOACCS

http://i67.tinypic.com/14trog1.jpg

[stevenolts]

Has anyone ever had problems with dyna beads in the t-valve?
When i remove the cap air leaks out of the valve.

For those that have the battery turn off and do not get acurate readings when the tires are cold / I think this takes all the value out to the TPMS system.
I feel that the tire pressure reading is only acurate when the tires are cold. I want to know before I get on the bike if I need to add air.
Sometimes I find out in the middle of the night that my tires are low. My wife hates that!!!

Stevenolts

[stevenolts]

Once the bike is up to temperature the reading are not acurate any longer. I use them just to let me know if a tire is leaking durring a ride after I start the ride.

The fact that FOBO will let you know before you ride and can still add air accurate is invaluable.

Stevenolts