It looks like there is a new option for an internal TPMS available on Amazon, which I personally prefer. But since the Orange TPMS seems to be no longer available, I am already looking for alternatives when my sensors die.
However, the descriptions look sketchy (there are multiple names for the same system, some call the sensors "external", and none talk about battery replacement in the sensor).
Has anybody tried this?
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I saw this and thought about it. However I opted to go with it counterpart on the stem. I will be changing to metal stems when the tires need changing.
I think it’s important on these mass production, multibranded/unbranded Chinese made economy units, that we look more at them for changes. There is a review by an Amazon guy that had his hit the year mark just fine. Yes many who compared next to digital handheld meters, who saw everything from perfection to minor and major differences.
The guy who did a 12 month follow up noted that after multiple rain storms over the year that he had some fogging in the display. The placement in a plastic bag with rice fixes that, but some damage has already set in.
He did report that his LCD display was failing after 18 months. I spent $30US so I figure a years service life is better than you get from $30 gloves. Plus I would bring in the display during Winters as well as seal up the places where the plastic fits together a bit more.
As I am getting my tool kit that fits in s tube prepared, as well as packing the right first aid kit, and a CO2 inflation/tire plug kit for those out in the sticks riding, it’s nice to know the limitations of everything on the bike, especially aftermarket products and my own health/physical capabilities which seem to be in constant change as well.
All of the above as well as a disc rotor lock with 110dB alarm set me back about $100.
Had I bought the same unit for $60, this would have just been wasted cash. There are insurance discounts available for the disc lock and alarm, if you are younger or have a few tickets or claims in the past few years.
I love information on all this stuff. But I try to understand the faults as well as the possibilities. Ye Olde Kentucky Windage method put broken rifles back into many fights, because you learned to compensate for broke/not the best designed gear.
That’s part of what Soldiers and Marines call, improvise, adapt and overcome. I’m sure the Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force deal with it as well. I know there are a ton of beat up aircraft that they force pilots to land on carriers to be repaired because it keeps everybody staying on the edge rather than get complacent.
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