Anyone Use a Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor Attached to Shoe?
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Anyone Use a Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor Attached to Shoe?
Anyone use a Wahoo RPM cadence sensor attached to a cycling shoe?
Will it work that way?
-Tim-
Will it work that way?
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I did until I got a PM that reported cadence. The sensor pod comes with a mount especially to go between a strap or laces, but it'll work pretty much anywhere that revolves with a pedal stroke. DC Rainmaker noticed that it'll work if you tuck it into a gym shoe, which I've verified on a stationary bike.
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Cool. I'll try it.
I have an RPM sensor but my fixed gear bike has almost zero clearance between crank arm and chainstay.
I've tried every possible position for the sensor - inside the crank spider, etc. It just won't fit anywhere and mounting it to my shoe is a last resort before I go for a magnet based sensor.
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I have an RPM sensor but my fixed gear bike has almost zero clearance between crank arm and chainstay.
I've tried every possible position for the sensor - inside the crank spider, etc. It just won't fit anywhere and mounting it to my shoe is a last resort before I go for a magnet based sensor.
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I thought i would take it outside and not just on the trainer, so I figured the shoe was the best place. Have it hooked to the boa wire. It works fine there.
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I used mine in my shoe until I got an Assioma power meter for my road bike, at which point I semi-permanently mounted the sensor to the crank arm of my commuter bike. The only thing I have to swap around now is the Bolt computer itself which is an easy twist on/off. When using on the shoe laces you need to orient it forward/backward not left/right, or try DC Rainmaker's method.
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I made my own bracket out of stainless welding rod. I can switch between cyclocross shoes, spin shoes and others (just as long as I remember to)
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Thanks for the photo.
Pretty good. Gives me some ideas.
Pretty good. Gives me some ideas.
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It isn't working well.
Cadence readings are low, about 40% lower than they should be. Frequent dropouts as well - cadence falls to zero when I'm clearly pedaling.
Not sure what the issue is but it doesn't seem to work too well for me.
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Cadence readings are low, about 40% lower than they should be. Frequent dropouts as well - cadence falls to zero when I'm clearly pedaling.
Not sure what the issue is but it doesn't seem to work too well for me.
-Tim-
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Two things come to mind. First, is the battery good? That is a common complaint with these. Second, did you mount it forward/back vs. side to side as I suggested? I see in the pic (not yours) that it is mounted side to side, which didn't work for me.
And what computer are you using? It could be a weak receiver too. Is it a cycling specific one? Or a phone? Connecting via Blutooth or ANT+? I find ANT+ to be much more reliable.
And what computer are you using? It could be a weak receiver too. Is it a cycling specific one? Or a phone? Connecting via Blutooth or ANT+? I find ANT+ to be much more reliable.
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wahoo seems to think that wifi messes up the transmission, so that's something to think about.
Does the wahoo app report battery strength? Trainerroad does.
Does the wahoo app report battery strength? Trainerroad does.
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The sucky thing about shoe mounting...is that if you're a tourist or walking around camp--you're going to keep eating battery with every step
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The way the video's still appears is actually the wrong way, but the video does show it correctly.
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Hey there, I just ordered these sensors as I am tired of the up and down connection of the Bontrager Duotrap, but I have boa wire and no velcro straps on my shoes, how do you hook it to your wires? Did you run some velcro around the wire? I thought about running it though my road id ankle strap as well. But looking for idea's versus reverting to an old pair of shoes.
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Hey there, I just ordered these sensors as I am tired of the up and down connection of the Bontrager Duotrap, but I have boa wire and no velcro straps on my shoes, how do you hook it to your wires? Did you run some velcro around the wire? I thought about running it though my road id ankle strap as well. But looking for idea's versus reverting to an old pair of shoes.
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What a great idea! I have a XOSS sensor that has an internal accelerometer, so it should work. I'll try it!
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DIY Carrier For Dual Wire BOA
I used the rubber crank arm carrier with the sensor inserted, some fine 7mm cable ties and a small hook and loop strap to get a an adaptation that suits my Specialized BOA shoes.
I passed the small cable ties through the cable holes at each the end of carrier and locked each into a small loop. If you live in the UK you can buy a pack of 6x Velcro straps in an assortment of colours for £2.50 from Wilco.
I passed the strap through the cable tie loops and then round the BOA wires so that sensor sits in the correct N-S position. The strap is doubled over and locks in place. See photo. I tried it for the first time today - it was secure with no flapping. With the hook and loop the carrier can be easily removed when I use the shoes on the turbo.
I will experiment with neater set-up, but so far everything is working well. I hope this helps anyone else left scratching their head in this predicament.
Sorry I can’t upload my photos as I haven’t left 10 posts.! 😟
I passed the small cable ties through the cable holes at each the end of carrier and locked each into a small loop. If you live in the UK you can buy a pack of 6x Velcro straps in an assortment of colours for £2.50 from Wilco.
I passed the strap through the cable tie loops and then round the BOA wires so that sensor sits in the correct N-S position. The strap is doubled over and locks in place. See photo. I tried it for the first time today - it was secure with no flapping. With the hook and loop the carrier can be easily removed when I use the shoes on the turbo.
I will experiment with neater set-up, but so far everything is working well. I hope this helps anyone else left scratching their head in this predicament.
Sorry I can’t upload my photos as I haven’t left 10 posts.! 😟
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