Speed/ Cadence sensor needed?

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addictR1
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by addictR1

Currently running with stages PM which have cadence function. Last time my speed sensor battery died but notice the speed was still showing up on the 810.

Question is... Should I even keep a speed sensor on there? Maybe having the speed sensor will provide a more accurate data vs one that was derived from cadence/GPS?

Thoughts?


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JScycle
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by JScycle

Speed sensors are more accurate but they also work in tunnels or heavily forested areas where GPS would cut out.
I think that they are worth the extra weight ;)

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by beanbiken

JScycle wrote:Speed sensors are more accurate but they also work in tunnels or heavily forested areas where GPS would cut out.
I think that they are worth the extra weight ;)


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by cyclespeed

JScycle wrote:Speed sensors are more accurate but they also work in tunnels or heavily forested areas where GPS would cut out.
I think that they are worth the extra weight ;)


Ah yes, but are they worth the extra aero penalty?!

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by sp3000

Depends when you want your data. If you demand real time best accuracy and look at your speedo all the time while riding the sensor is more accurate. If you upload to Strava etc and look at your segments it only shows the GPS data so the real time speed sensor data is useless..


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addictR1
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by addictR1

Sweet.. keeping my speed sensor then. [emoji106]


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by c60rider

You can also use them on trainers indoors as well to log those extra miles that gps can't measure.

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by IrrelevantD

c60rider wrote:You can also use them on trainers indoors as well to log those extra miles that gps can't measure.


yes, but if you're using Zwift, if you have a power meter you don't need a speed sensor.
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stuh
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by stuh

I have a Garmin hub-mounted speed sensor on my trainer wheel and nothing Power Meters for my outside rides. GPS catches the rest and I don't miss anything. I only ever look at my max speed after a decent and just want the miles while on my trainer

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