PowerTap Cadence sensor

Jungli
Jungli Posts: 201
edited July 2008 in Training, fitness and health
Hi all

How accurate is the actual hub for measuring cadence and is it worth getting the separate cadence sensor?

Thanks

Jay

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  • nmcgann
    nmcgann Posts: 1,780
    I find the hub alone pretty good when putting a decent power level through it.

    When just spinning with no pressure on the pedals the downloaded data is a bit jumpy and spikey, but I don't reckon the data is that interesting then anyway.

    I wouldn't bother with the extra cadence sensor myself, it's another wire for no real benefit.

    Neil
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    "Because the cycling is pain. The cycling is soul crushing pain."
  • Alex_Simmons/RST
    Alex_Simmons/RST Posts: 4,161
    Virtual cadence on the PT is a bit hit and miss. For some it works OK but for many it is unreliable and often inaccurate.

    The question is really - how important is cadence data to you?

    It has some uses in post ride analysis (such as pedal force vs pedal speed analysis) but not all that much else.
    RST Sport : Coaching - Training Plans - Powermeters -- My blog -- AeroCoach Australia
  • Jungli
    Jungli Posts: 201
    Hmmm, not going to bother then.

    Cheers


    :D

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