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jamiesagan
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by jamiesagan on Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:24 pm

Ive just got some new baggage scales and i noticed that i got a different weight if i measure from the saddle to if i measure from the top tube. What could be an explanation and which one should i use
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by Frankie - B on Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:26 pm

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by jamiesagan on Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:43 pm

Good shout


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by prendrefeu on Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:08 pm

Can you describe your measuring device? Does it have one singular 'hook' or two in parallel?
How big is the difference in weight between the two measuring points?
What is the level of precision for your device?

Are you sure your bicycle is not touching any objects while it is being suspended for measurement?
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by jamesbass on Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:55 pm

Make sure the bike is COMPLETELY still. No spinning/swinging and no wheel spinning. This includes ensuring the fork remains steady as 2kg of sideways rotating mass will affect the measurement.
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by jamiesagan on Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:53 am

Thanks guys- its a strap that hangs down from an electronic device. One weight is 7.94 and one is 8.09 - not a huge gap. I tried to make sure its not toiching but ill check for spin


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