Garmin010-12102-00 Bike Cadence Sensor - Black

The Garmin bike cadence sensor is designed to wirelessly measure pedal strokes per minute (cadence). I was intrigued by this measurement as a way to better keep a constant cycling cadence throughout my bike rides. I do like to analyse as much data as possible after my rides, as a way to track my performance and any areas for improvement. Unfortunately, power sensors are still very costly, but with the cadence sensor available for under £30, decided it would be a great addition for data analysis.Included in the box is the cadence sensor, two sizes of rubber straps and a manual. As with most Garmin accessories, the sensor ships in a small sized box, with the sensor neatly wrapped securely inside.With no magnets, installation is quick and simple by fastening the sensor to your bike’s left arm crank. The sensor is secured by the included rubber band, which is surprisingly strong and secure. To-date I have done approximately 20 rides with the sensor, and it has remained in place.Connection to my Garmin Edge unit was quick and simple. I attached the sensor, turned on my Edge unit and gave the crank a few turns. The sensor was picked up immediately, and after a brief pairing instruction, the device now automatically connects to my Edge as soon as I turn it on.Cadence among recreational cyclists is reported to be between 60-80 rpm, and according to a peer reviewed paper, “Preferred peddling cadence in professional cycling”, is proposed to be above 90 rpm. During my cycling commutes I am cycling at at average cadence of just over 80 rpm, although my current speeds are still well below average at averages of around 24km/hr.My final thoughts on the cadence sensor are very simple and positive. It is quick and easy to install out of the box and works well. This is what I expect from a gadget, and Garmin does not disappoint in this case. Highly recommended if you want to assess and monitor your cadence during your bike rides.

Excellent product. I have 3 of these - 1 on my mountain bike, one on my winter training bike and another on my spinning bike. These are all paired with my Edge 520+ and my Fenix 5x. They work superbly and well worth the investment if you start tracking cadence and riding to it: I achieved both an increase in leg strength and speed by riding to cadence and simply going up a gear as soon as I hit 90rpm and down as soon as I hit 80rpm. It stops me “over-revving”, in car terms, effectively.Super easy to install with lots of cadence specific data fields you can download too. I’ve set up my devices to alert at the high and low rpm thresholds and that helps keep me in my rpm sweet spot.This is a really useful training tool that gives high returns for a low investment. It’s also never given me any issues off-road despite mud, water, rain and generally foul conditions.

The new style of cadence sensor is far better than the previous combination type. It is very easy to fit, no fiddly magnets to lose or things to align, simple and effective. Only downside is the price of 2 separate cadence and speed sensors are more than the previous combined unit but does give flexibility of not using or buying a speed sensor if you just want to use GPS for Speed instead and the cadence sensor on its own is cheaper than the combined unit.

Works well on a bike up to at least 200/min (on a static gym bike I hasten to add).It hasn't fallen off yet, and I haven't been able to break the silicone "elastic bands" so far even stretching them quite hard round the really thick cranks of a gym bike.I was hoping that being a accellerometer rather than detecting a fixed magnet like the old one did it might work on my foot or shoe when running, but it doesn't.

It was quick and easy to pair this cadence sensor with my Garmin Edge 25. It was simple to attach to the bike too, since you get different lengths of rubber straps - I needed the large ones for my Shimano 105 crank.It does spoil the aesthetics a bit because of the rubber straps around the outside of the crank, but the device itself is not that noticeable on the inside.I had one occasion where the Edge was not picking up the sensor. I think this was probably because I had previously allowed my Edge to drain its battery completely and it just hadn't reset properly after I recharged it. I found that just switching off the Edge for 10 seconds and then turning it back on made it pick up the cadence sensor again.

Bought it as a sensor for my new bike so I have one on both my bikes. On my previous sensor, the rubber bands holding the sensor to my pedal shaft snapped so I ended up securing it with cable ties, making it a pain to swap between bikes, hence buying a second one. I have used a cable tie to secure this one also as I don't want to lose it if/when the rubber bands snap. Pairs well with my Garmin Edge 500.

Looks very neat and well made. I was looking forward to using it with my Garmin Forerunner 305 as advertised would be compatible. After many times of trying to connect, I dug deep into the Garmin website and found that it doesn't work with the 305 and others. list below shown. Now I will need to get a new device for it to work with:(Devices NOT compatible with new sensors:Edge 305Edge 705Fenix/Tactix/D2Forerunner 50Forerunner 305Forerunner 405/405CX/410Forerunner 610Virb EliteThese devices will continue to work with the GSC 10, but will not be updated to work with the new sensors.

I have 2 of these one for my road bike and one on my MTB they just work seem well made and are nice and easy to fit I have done over 1000 miles with them on in all weathers and they are as good today as the day I got them.