Tpms

[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.

[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

[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.
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[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