Cadence and Speed Sensors – The Key Features
Bike cadence and speed sensors are standard accessories in the field of bike electronics. These compact devices incorporate their main function in their name. A bike rpm sensor measures your number of steps per minute (cadence). This helps you find your optimal cadence and ride more efficiently. The speed sensor, on the other hand, measures your speed and makes it possible to record the distance covered. This makes it a useful purchase if you want to improve the accuracy of your recordings.
Both types transmit data to your bike computer or navigation device via cable or wireless technologies such as Bluetooth or ANT+. These technologies are so sophisticated that connectivity is interference-free across all top brands. Power is usually supplied by a compact button cell battery.
Why Should You Buy
“My bike computer has GPS – why should I buy additional sensors?” If you are asking yourself this question, we have a simple answer: the sensors usually measure with higher accuracy. Whether you want to optimize your performance or document your rides – retrofitting with a cycling cadence sensor or bike speed sensor will take your training analysis to a new level.
Beginners in particular benefit from sensor-based data analysis to better understand their progress. With a bike rpm sensor, for example, you can train a higher cadence to relieve the strain on your knees. And if you order a matching heart rate monitor from us at the same time, you can optimally adjust the training intensity to your plan using cadence and heart rate.
BIKE24 Offers Sensors for These Devices
In our online shop, you will find a wide selection of sensors that are compatible with a variety of bike computers. Popular device series such as the Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT or Sigma Rox can be seamlessly coupled with the appropriate sensors.
Points to Consider for Your Purchase
When buying a speed and/or a pedal cadence sensor for your bike, you should answer the following questions:
- Type: What type of sensor do you need? Cadence, speed or both?
- Brand: Choose a sensor that matches your bike computer manufacturer.
- Bundle or single sensor: Lots of manufacturers offer combined sensor bundles consisting of a speed and cadence sensor. This saves cyclists time and money during setup.
- Price: While individual sensors are available from around 30 euros, high-quality bundles are available for around 100 euros.
In our online shop, you will find a wide selection of cadence and bicycle speed sensors, as well as other accessories for your bike computer. Since there is often a lot of space left in the package with such small items, it's best to take a look at our range of bike computer mounts. They are the perfect solution for ambitious riders who use more than one bike. Once you've found everything, you can also take advantage of our fast-shipping conditions – so you can get started with data-based training even faster.