Speed Sensor w/ Garmin Question
09-14-20, 09:03 AM
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Speed Sensor w/ Garmin Question
I have a Garmin Edge 25 that I’d like to use on my Kinetic bike trainer this winter. I just want verify what I need for the Edge 25 to give me my speed while I’m on the bike. If I get the Garmin Speed Sensor, will that be what I need? And if so, will a different brand sensor also work? In the past, I’ve used a Cateye wireless bike computer, but because of the range limitations of that, mounting the computer was quite awkward. Just want to see what I need. Thanks!
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09-15-20, 08:19 AM
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You are fine, a head unit and a speed sensor on the rear wheel and ride on.
I started with my garmin 520 and a speed sensor to ride indoors on my dumb trainer, then I got a smart trainer so I can Zwift.....
I started with my garmin 520 and a speed sensor to ride indoors on my dumb trainer, then I got a smart trainer so I can Zwift.....
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I use a Garmin 1030 and it will pick up the signal from my Specialized speed/cadence sensor.
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Thanks for the help. As far as going zero mph, that’s probably safest in the basement.
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Just a note that you can use any speed sensor that uses Ant+, it doesn't have to be Garmin branded.
The speed sensor is also useful outdoors, as it will give you more accurate speed than what you get from GPS.
The speed sensor is also useful outdoors, as it will give you more accurate speed than what you get from GPS.
09-18-20, 12:43 PM
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I have a Garmin Edge 25 that I’d like to use on my Kinetic bike trainer this winter. I just want verify what I need for the Edge 25 to give me my speed while I’m on the bike. If I get the Garmin Speed Sensor, will that be what I need? And if so, will a different brand sensor also work? In the past, I’ve used a Cateye wireless bike computer, but because of the range limitations of that, mounting the computer was quite awkward. Just want to see what I need. Thanks!
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Again, thanks for the help!
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