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Review on ๐Ÿšด Enhance Your Cycling Performance with Garmin Cadence Sensor 2 โ€“ Your Ultimate Pedaling Cadence Monitor by Anthony Epps

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Garmin Cadence Sensor 2: Unfortunately, it doesn't work at all.

The first image is cadence data from the new Garmin 2 cadence sensor showing any gaps. The second image (flat data with no gaps) is from a similar level of activity for the first 30+ minutes of my ride, except the cadence data was from my DuoTrap cadence sensor and speed sensor (built into the frame fiber of my Trek Carbon). Road bike Madone 4.5). Both sets of data were collected with my Garmin Edge 500 via an ANT+ connection (no Bluetooth). On my rides, the first 30+ minutes are always moderate speed and a relatively steady pace with no warm-up coasting. Failures to zero should not be at all. In addition to the data loss, the cadence sensor 2 also refused to connect to the Garmin Connect app via Bluetooth or ANT+, and I'm a techie so it wasn't because I didn't try. I will be returning this device and going back to the magnet based sensor as the signal to noise ratio is several orders of magnitude better than using the accelerometer method implemented in a non-magnetic design. It was worth a try and I'm glad I did. Now I know.

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Cable is shorter than other picks