Wow that's pretty cheap for a TPMS with a display. A little surprising it can't be read in direct sunshine though.
I use the FOBO with very similar senders for the valve stems and the display is on the phone. I can hear the alerts through my Sena headset.
Since I've never used a TPMS before this is an improvement. I just want to know my tire pressure in the morning before I ride.
I like the idea of a display on the bike and prefer the FOBO-type screw-on sensors with replaceable batteries.
you reminded me, thank you very much.I wouldn't recommend continuing using the TPMS unit with the rubber valve stem. Switch over to a metal valve stem.
I strongly disagree with the caveat that I always use my Sena and ear buds when I ride. There is NOTHING that beats an audible warning (loud klaxon like a diving submarine ) with app visual checks before and after riding. I'm completely satisfied using FOBO ($99) with cell, I've used both iPhone and Android apps, and Sena bluetooth for convenience and practicality. My Fobo also came with metal short valve stems for those that need to install them.I saw the bluetooth TPMS in Taobao, but it is not as onvenient as this one.
I'd live on the edge and wait until my next tire change to install stems ........I wouldn't recommend continuing using the TPMS unit with the rubber valve stem. Switch over to a metal valve stem.
buy a TPMS from Taobao, 55$,
two sensor, and a monitor, show you the pressure and temperature of two tire. very easy to install.
Yes, it is battery powered, and has a USB interface, I plug the usb wire before ride, and unplug it after ride.Re the display,, I assume it is battery powered,,, with auto on/off ?? Is it back-lit ?? What is the height, width and thickness. I would be interested in mounting it flat,, as opposed to using the included handlebar mount. Thx,, Cat'
Sure,,, no rush though. It seems to come in its own special holder ?? Is that so it can be removed during rain ?? I was looking for a display that I could stick over the vacant lower right quadrant of the speedo. No rush,,, thx,, Cat'do you still want to know the height,width,and thickness??
But you can not read the pressure and tempreture when ride. if you tire was nailed when riding, you would not know until the pressure is too low to warning you through the earbuds. it is not as quick as I wish.I strongly disagree with the caveat that I always use my Sena and ear buds when I ride. There is NOTHING that beats an audible warning (loud klaxon like a diving submarine ) with app visual checks before and after riding. ....
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It is a common gimbal stand for mount the camera.Sure,,, no rush though. It seems to come in its own special holder ?? Is that so it can be removed during rain ?? I was looking for a display that I could stick over the vacant lower right quadrant of the speedo. No rush,,, thx,, Cat'
It is startling how little it costs for some items to ship from China. I presume the manufacture and shipping are heavily subsidized. Anyway,, the shipping charges are always spelled out as part of the payment process. btw,, is the only function of the usb cable to charge the display units battery ?? Cat'I have a question: you really want to buy this item from Taobao china? the ship may cost a lot.
although I did not plug it to my computer yet. Yes, I think the only function of the usb cable is to charge the display units battery.It is startling how little it costs for some items to ship from China. I presume the manufacture and shipping are heavily subsidized. Anyway,, the shipping charges are always spelled out as part of the payment process. btw,, is the only function of the usb cable to charge the display units battery ?? Cat'
sure I am not contest with you. I just want you know, before I buy mine, I did compare these two kind of TPMS.Sure you can if you want to look at your phone, my phone is waterproof and I have a ram mount ...... but I don't want to look at it. You can set whatever tire pressure you want for the alarms to go off ..... as far as a quick warning - there's a reason radar detectors have audible warnings. Besides, I thought your complaint was not being able to see your display anyway . It's not a "mine is better than yours" contest, we just have different preferences.
Why? I've haven't heard that before.I wouldn't recommend continuing using the TPMS unit with the rubber valve stem. Switch over to a metal valve stem.
Theoretical fatigue on the rubber stem. That being said, many (including me) have run external TPMS sensors on rubber stems for many thousands of miles. Although, I now have 90° metal stems, for the TPMS and for easier access.Why? I've haven't heard that before.
I will not use any TPMS with sensors that live outside the wheel, either on rubber or metal valve stems. The integrity of the Schrader valve is compromised, not good.I wouldn't recommend continuing using the TPMS unit with the rubber valve stem. Switch over to a metal valve stem.