Speed + Cadence Sensors

 

 

Overview

• Monitor your speed and cadence as you ride with these easy-to-install wireless sensors.
• The Bike Speed Sensor 2 attaches to the hub of either wheel and self-calibrates with your Edge cycling computer or compatible Garmin device to give you accurate speed and distance at all times - even without a head unit.
• The Bike Cadence Sensor 2 fastens to any size crank arm and measures pedal strokes per minute so you can get the most out of your training.
• Send live speed, distance and cadence data to compatible training apps or displays by using ANT+ connectivity and Bluetooth Low Energy technology.
• With both of these sensors on your bike, you can work to improve your personal best or see where you stand against the pros.
• Learn more about How Garmin Bike Speed Sensors Work.
• View Garmin user manuals for:
• GSC 10 (PDF)
• Bike Speed + Cadence Sensors (PDF)
• Bike Speed + Cadence Sensors 2 (WEB/PDF)
  
  
  
   

Bike Speed + Cadence Sensor Specifications

Battery Type		User replaceable CR2032 or BR2032
Battery Life		~12 months (avg. one hour use per day)
Water Resistance		IEC 60529, IPX7 Water resistant up to 1m for 30 minutes
Operating Temperature		CR2032: -04°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) BR2032: -22°F to 176°F (-30°C to 80°C)
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Radio Frequency		2.4 GHz @ 4 dBm nominal
Speed Sensor Storage		Up to 300 hrs of activity data

 

Getting Started

• While the Bike Speed + Cadence Sensors are ready to use right out of the box, we do recommend checking and/or replacing the CR2032 batteries installed during production before mounting them to your bicycle.
• The sensors will now be ready to pair with Garmin Connect (or other training apps and devices) and/or connect with your compatible GPSr.
• Garmin Bike Speed and Bike Cadence Sensors can be paired with any number of ANT+ devices.
• The Bike Speed Sensor 2 can pair with up to two Bluetooth devices.

 

 

Pair GPSr and Bike Speed Sensor

• Bring GPSr and Speed Sensor within 3m (10 ft) of each other
• Ensure no additional wireless sensors are located within this 3m (10 ft) range
• Rotate wheel with Bike Speed Sensor (without turning crankshaft) 2 full revolutions to wake the sensor (green LED flashes for 5 seconds)
• If the LED flashes red, the battery charge level is low and requires replacement.
• If the LED does not flash, check battery installation for correct polarity and replace as needed
• Select [Setup] > [Sensors] or [ANT Sensor] > [Bike Speed Sensor] > [Search For New]
• GPSr will report 'Searching...'
• If a Bike Speed Sensor 2 is located, your device may allow you to choose either an ANT+ or Bluetooth connection:
  • ANT+ - Allows unlimited device connections.
  • Bluetooth - Only a limited number of device connections are allowed (usually 2).
• The GPSr will report 'Connected' once the Bike Speed Sensor is paired.
• It may be helpful to continue rotating the wheel during this initial setup procedure

 

Pair GPSr and Bike Cadence Sensor

• Bring GPSr and Cadence Sensor within 3m (10 ft) of each other
• Ensure no additional wireless sensors are located within this 3m (10 ft) range
• Rotate crankshaft (without turning wheels) 2 full revolutions to wake the Bike Cadence Sensor (green LED flashes for 5 seconds)
• If the LED flashes red, the battery charge level is low and requires replacement.
• If the LED does not flash, check battery installation for correct polarity and replace as needed
• Select [Setup] > [Sensors] or [ANT Sensor] > [Bike Cadence Sensor] > [Search For New]
• GPSr will report 'Searching...'
• If a Bike Cadence Sensor 2 is located, your device may allow you to choose either an ANT+ or Bluetooth connection:
  • ANT+ - Allows unlimited device connections.
  • Bluetooth - Only a limited number of device connections are allowed (usually 2).
• The GPSr will report 'Connected' once the Bike Cadence Sensor is paired.
• It may be helpful to continue rotating the wheel during this initial setup procedure

 

Enable Bike Speed Sensor

• Select [Setup] > [Sensors] or [ANT Sensor] > [Bike Speed Sensor] > [On]
• GPSr will report 'Searching...' then 'Connected' once a Bike Speed Sensor is located
• The GPSr may not display 'Connected' until the Bike Speed Sensor starts transmitting data

Enable Bike Cadence Sensor

• Select [Setup] > [Sensors] or [ANT Sensor] > [Bike Cadence Sensor] > [On]
• GPSr will report 'Searching...' then 'Connected' once a Bike Cadence Sensor is located
• The GPSr may not display 'Connected' until the Bike Cadence Sensor starts transmitting data

Disable Bike Speed Sensor

• Select [Setup] > [Sensors] or [ANT Sensor] > [Bike Speed Sensor] > [Off]
• GPSr will report the Bike Speed Sensor as 'Disabled'

 

 

Disable Bike Cadence Sensor

• Select [Setup] > [Sensors] or [ANT Sensor] > [Bike Cadence Sensor] > [Off]
• GPSr will report the Bike Cadence Sensor as 'Disabled'

 

 

View Bike Speed + Cadence Sensor Data on GPSr

• Bike Speed + Cadence data can be viewed on your GPSr in multiple Data Fields
• Data Field availability may vary from one device to another

BaseCamp and Bike Speed + Cadence Sensor Data

• With Bike Speed + Cadence sensors connected, your track log recording will include speed and cadence data with each track point saved.
• Saved Track Logs can be imported into BaseCamp for analysis.
  
  

Saved Track Log Properties Tab includes recorded Speed and Cadence data for each track point



Saved Track Log Graph Tab displays Speed + Cadence data over distance