Basic Cadence Meter?
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Basic Cadence Meter?
I'd like to get a basic and reliable cadence meter and odometer for my road bike.
It should cost less than $50, be easy to install & operate as well reliable in all kinds of weather including cold & rain. I ride off the grid periodically so it shouldn't be dependent on cellphone networks.
If it will track data on my phone great but it's not a requirement.
Any recommendations?
It should cost less than $50, be easy to install & operate as well reliable in all kinds of weather including cold & rain. I ride off the grid periodically so it shouldn't be dependent on cellphone networks.
If it will track data on my phone great but it's not a requirement.
Any recommendations?
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You may need to go above $50, especially if you want wireless with smartphone or Garmin integration.
Google "bike computers with cadence".
If you are willing to buy used and don't mind wired and not "smart", used Cateye Astrale 8 can be found on E-bay for well under $50, I am sure there are others but this is what I have used.
Google "bike computers with cadence".
If you are willing to buy used and don't mind wired and not "smart", used Cateye Astrale 8 can be found on E-bay for well under $50, I am sure there are others but this is what I have used.
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You can get Magene sensors for under $35 from Amazon. They work with phone apps. You don't need cell coverage to use the sensors. They communicate with your phone over the Bluetooth interface.
I run "Cyclemeter" on my phone. Costs $10 per year and does exactly what I want.
I use a bar mount to hold my phone. Mine is made of aluminum and came off of eBay. They are cheap. Just be sure that the mount you get has long enough fingers to hold your phone or your phone case.
All told, it should run you about $60.00 for sensors, mount for phone, and software.
I run "Cyclemeter" on my phone. Costs $10 per year and does exactly what I want.
I use a bar mount to hold my phone. Mine is made of aluminum and came off of eBay. They are cheap. Just be sure that the mount you get has long enough fingers to hold your phone or your phone case.
All told, it should run you about $60.00 for sensors, mount for phone, and software.
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I have a Cateye Strada Cadence on my bike. Simple, wired.
Might be just a bit more than the 50$ you're aiming for.
Might be just a bit more than the 50$ you're aiming for.
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XOSS speed and cadence sensors cost me under 20 US for the pair on ebay and a free phone app called SuperCycle. I already had the RAM mount for my phone since I was already using it for a bike computer with the GPS function. I found the sensors to be much more reliable but still use the GPS function simultaneously for mapping my rides. Magene are almost the same as XOSS-Blue tooth connectivity. HTH
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Both Wahoo and Garmin make a cadence sensor that is both Ant+ and Bluetooth enabled for < $40. With either of those and a app on your smart phone you can connect to it and record your cadence along with the app using your phones GPS to record your track, speed and distance so you can look at it later. Or even while cycling if your phone shows well enough in the bright sun and you don't mind the extra battery drain.
The Ant+ or Bluetooth will allow you to use that sensor with most any of the common GPS/Cyclometer makers should you later decide to pony up the money for a decent head unit. IE. Garmin or Wahoo.
Some of your more inexpensive wireless sensors might depend on a proprietary standard that limits you to always using that particular brand. Which being the inexpensive brand might break or quit in a year or two. So buying better quality can be the difference between 12 or more years of use vs just a couple years of use before it breaks.
The Ant+ or Bluetooth will allow you to use that sensor with most any of the common GPS/Cyclometer makers should you later decide to pony up the money for a decent head unit. IE. Garmin or Wahoo.
Some of your more inexpensive wireless sensors might depend on a proprietary standard that limits you to always using that particular brand. Which being the inexpensive brand might break or quit in a year or two. So buying better quality can be the difference between 12 or more years of use vs just a couple years of use before it breaks.
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The Garmin cadence meter used to be right at $50, and installation involves two rubber bands. Easy, reliable, affordable.
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Check out the sub-forum https://www.bikeforums.net/electroni...hting-gadgets/. You might see other answers to your question there.
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I'd like to get a basic and reliable cadence meter and odometer for my road bike.
It should cost less than $50, be easy to install & operate as well reliable in all kinds of weather including cold & rain. I ride off the grid periodically so it shouldn't be dependent on cellphone networks.
If it will track data on my phone great but it's not a requirement.
Any recommendations?
It should cost less than $50, be easy to install & operate as well reliable in all kinds of weather including cold & rain. I ride off the grid periodically so it shouldn't be dependent on cellphone networks.
If it will track data on my phone great but it's not a requirement.
Any recommendations?
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I'd like to get a basic and reliable cadence meter and odometer for my road bike.
It should cost less than $50, be easy to install & operate as well reliable in all kinds of weather including cold & rain. I ride off the grid periodically so it shouldn't be dependent on cellphone networks.
If it will track data on my phone great but it's not a requirement.
Any recommendations?
It should cost less than $50, be easy to install & operate as well reliable in all kinds of weather including cold & rain. I ride off the grid periodically so it shouldn't be dependent on cellphone networks.
If it will track data on my phone great but it's not a requirement.
Any recommendations?
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I have a Cateye Strada Cadence on my bike. Simple, wired.
Might be just a bit more than the 50$ you're aiming for.
Might be just a bit more than the 50$ you're aiming for.
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Both Wahoo and Garmin make a cadence sensor that is both Ant+ and Bluetooth enabled for < $40. With either of those and a app on your smart phone you can connect to it and record your cadence along with the app using your phones GPS to record your track, speed and distance so you can look at it later. Or even while cycling if your phone shows well enough in the bright sun and you don't mind the extra battery drain.
The Ant+ or Bluetooth will allow you to use that sensor with most any of the common GPS/Cyclometer makers should you later decide to pony up the money for a decent head unit. IE. Garmin or Wahoo.
The Ant+ or Bluetooth will allow you to use that sensor with most any of the common GPS/Cyclometer makers should you later decide to pony up the money for a decent head unit. IE. Garmin or Wahoo.
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