Guide to Speed Sensors

Buy auto parts from quality speed sensor manufacturers

If you think the only speed sensor in your car is the speedometer that displays in your dashboard cluster, you may be wrong. Modern cars operate by computer and electronics which rely on sensors for feedback. For instance, wheel speed sensors play an important role in anti-lock breaking systems and other traction control systems.

I recommend: ElectroSport Industries is a great place for speedometers fit for cars, motorcycles, dirt bikes or just about any type of vehicle. They carry many stylish displays. For the real gearhead who knows her stuff, head to Autosport Sensors. They will format Hall-effect type magnetic wheel speed sensor systems to your preferences.

Locate a magnetic or photoelectric speed sensor system

Manufacturing and quality control require precise and adaptable speed sensors and displays with detailed data.

I recommend: Motion Sensors, Inc. sells Hall effect magnetic speed sensors as well as many other magnetic velocity sensors, like variable reluctance and magnetoresistive sensors. For photoelectric speed sensors and many other types of photoelectric sensors, Mouser Electronics is one of many websites to check out.

Get more out of your ride with a bicycle speed sensor, or spedometer

If you take road biking seriously, bicycle speedometers are a great addition to your experience. These allow you to match your speed with traffic more easily and set exercise goals. Plus, bike speedometers usually track other data, like calories burned, and come standard with odometers, so you can keep track of your trip distances as well as how many overall miles you've put on a bike.

I recommend: Sunrise Cyclery carries a huge selection of bike speedometers with multiple features. And if you just have to have something different than everybody else, check out the wireless bike speedometer.