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Old 06-24-15 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by strayduck
Update: Garmin is sending me a replacement unit. I'll report back on how it works but honestly I'm expecting the same results and am of the mind that this problem requires a head-unit software fix: recognize when the sensor is FREAKING OUT and switch over to GPS until it settles down.

For those interested in a little technical documentation, this is an article that support sent me about how this speed sensor works: Garmin | Customer Support + Get Help How does the Garmin Bike Speed Sensor (BSS) work?

For convenience I'm including the text here:
I have 3 pair of these which exhibit the same behavior. Unless Garmin has changed something in newer units, quite doubtful.
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