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03-31-18, 08:01 AM
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How often?
How often should I be changing the batteries on my Garmin speed/cadence sensor?
03-31-18, 09:19 AM
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After 7,454,000 revolutions.
Or when it’s not connecting, which ever comes first.
Or when it’s not connecting, which ever comes first.
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As said, when it's not connecting anymore or you are getting readings that don't make sense from it.
If the possibility that a few rides with bad readings are going to spoil you fun, then change it as often as you care too.
I have two garmin GSC-10's. Anywhere from as little as a year to as many as 3 years is what I'm getting between the two bikes I have them on.
If the possibility that a few rides with bad readings are going to spoil you fun, then change it as often as you care too.
I have two garmin GSC-10's. Anywhere from as little as a year to as many as 3 years is what I'm getting between the two bikes I have them on.
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One way to find out if it's connecting is to ride a short distance with GPS turned off, watching for a speed indication. If it's working you'll get a speed on the head unit.
FWIW, I'm about 2 years on my original, still works.
FWIW, I'm about 2 years on my original, still works.
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If you ride lots of miles then do it when you change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
If you don't ride that much then do it as part of your end of winter cleaning and spring tuneup routine.
If you don't ride that much then do it as part of your end of winter cleaning and spring tuneup routine.
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I usually get 4 to 5 years out of an old wired bike computer. My VDO wireless computer, the sensor batteries I replace about once a year. Different brands have different life spans. And I usually find that I have to change them in the fall when they are exposed to colder weather.
I wait for one go to bad, then usually do both sensors at that time. I buy CR 2032 batteries in bulk, I probably use a dozen or more batteries a year.
I wait for one go to bad, then usually do both sensors at that time. I buy CR 2032 batteries in bulk, I probably use a dozen or more batteries a year.
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My Garmin 520 tells me when the batteries are getting low. I'm not really concerned about losing cadence or heart rate data if the batteries die.
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I also have the Garmin 520. I used to change every year with the 500. I ride 3000-3500 miles/yr. I was not aware the 520 would let me know. Thanks!
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If you have the CGS 10 sensor, you’ll know when the battery is low or dead when the cadence sensor starts to drop connection or stops working. Using speed won’t help you because the GPS will continue to display speed data even with a weak or dead sensor battery.
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Every spring all batteries get changed. Not that expensive so it’s just part of my bike spring maintenance
