Where to position cadence sensor?
10-02-23, 11:29 PM
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Where to position cadence sensor?
Hey guys. New to using cadence and speed sensors. Where is it best to position the cadence sensor? Can i position it anywhere on the crank arm, maybe 2 inches away from the pedal spindle? I just followed the instructions and vid and positioned it on the crank arm about an inch from the pedal spindle. I think though that it’s possible the rubber rings that hold the cadence sensor can get hit when i clip out at 3 and 6 o’clock positions.
10-03-23, 01:20 AM
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I really don't think it matters as long as it clears the frame.
10-03-23, 01:53 AM
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I have my wahoo one attached to my shoe as I have multiple bikes and don't want to invest in multiple sensors as well of possibly scratching something by misaligning.
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10-03-23, 02:17 AM
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10-03-23, 02:25 AM
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Where on the shoe do you place it? And can you also put the cadence sensor on a running shoe? I’d like to know my cadence when i run.
10-03-23, 06:46 AM
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My big feet tend to rub logos off cranks, and I've also scrubbed the O-rings (lost one sensor, caught the next one). So I put them close to the crank axle, where they're slightly protected from my shoes.
10-03-23, 07:42 AM
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i have the same one and could never get it to work when mounted on my shoe. once i moved to the crank arm all was well.
10-03-23, 08:02 AM
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I’ll put mine around the middle of the crank arm, that should be safe from the shoe accidentally hitting it.
10-03-23, 09:57 AM
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It may not be as big an issue as it once was. But I'd think the brand and model of cadence sensor might make a difference. So if you want to be certain, tell us what brand and model you have. The older sensors that used a magnet had to be positioned within a few mm of a mark on the sensor.
Actually you should just read the instructions, follow them and not have to make a post that gets you my possibly somewhat rude answer! <grin>
Actually you should just read the instructions, follow them and not have to make a post that gets you my possibly somewhat rude answer! <grin>
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10-03-23, 09:14 PM
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I’ll try that next time i run. As for the sensor on the crank arm, i was able to try it while riding. It is ok after all where it is. I usually clip out at 12 and 3 o’clock position. I rarely clip out at the 6 o’clock position on the non-drive side.
10-04-23, 02:23 AM
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That is where I have mine and it works like a champ. My shoes have the boa straps, but same concept.
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it was there. i recall seeing it to. just could never get it to work properly. it would detect motion but the cadence was all over the place.
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Hey guys. New to using cadence and speed sensors. Where is it best to position the cadence sensor? Can i position it anywhere on the crank arm, maybe 2 inches away from the pedal spindle? I just followed the instructions and vid and positioned it on the crank arm about an inch from the pedal spindle. I think though that it’s possible the rubber rings that hold the cadence sensor can get hit when i clip out at 3 and 6 o’clock positions.
10-04-23, 09:29 AM
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The farther out the crank arm the sensor is, the faster it is moving and therefore the less time it is "in the zone" for it to register. This used to be an issue both for cadence and speed sensors, but technology has improved and so it is rarely a concern. But if by chance you have problems with it registering, moving it closer to the crank axle might help.
