Ant+ Speed/Cadence Sensor Option

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aerobrain

Über Member
Location
Peterborough
Hi

My Garmin GSC10 crank magnet fell off the other day and it got me thinking about potential alternatives to this unit for measuring speed/cadence.

I don't mind using the GPS for speed as I've been doing that for a while as on my previous wheels the magnet used to catch but I'd need speed for my turbo. Ideally want it to be as neat as possible (getting a new bike so don't want it to look horrible now do I :-)

One (expensive) solution seems to be the new magnet-less Garmin sensors as I could attach the cadence to the crank and the speed to my turbo wheel and leaving outdoor rides to be measured by GPS. This seems to be the cleanest solution but £60!!! :-/

Any ideas?

Cheers
 

uclown2002

Guru
Location
Harrogate
 
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aerobrain

aerobrain

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Location
Peterborough

uclown2002

Guru
Location
Harrogate
I'd imagine the gap would be the same, <5mm IIRC. However, the garmin unit has an adjustable arm to get closer to wheel magnet so that shouldn't be a problem.
 
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aerobrain

aerobrain

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Location
Peterborough
Well I've ordered one, at £2.99 it's definitely worth trying and sounds like a good solution :-) Just might need to move the sensor aft with the magnet being a bit further along the crank so hopefully it won't mean new zip ties. No biggy if it does, just need to get some zip ties!! :-)
 
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aerobrain

aerobrain

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Location
Peterborough
Looks good!

Now ordered both :-)
 
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aerobrain

aerobrain

Über Member
Location
Peterborough

Just fitted this one, works over a much greater distance than the stock one. Certainly makes setting the sensor up a lot easier and shouldn't drop cadence after any little knock now.

Just a warning though, if you get this one it is VERY strong, don't put it anywhere near any hard drives or let it stick to a metal surface as you'll struggle to get it off lok.
 

BigAl68

Über Member
Location
Bath
@aerobrain
Had been watching the thread to see what you went for. I have a basic boardman computer my lovely mum got me and the magnet and sensor have been a pain. I have the supplied magnet fitted with zip ties and a big with a bit of old inner tube to get it close enough to work with the sensor turned out. Now I can tidy that mess up and focus on getting my cadence up. Cheers
 
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