Answered Cadence Sensors

[PeteIOM]

What are peoples recommendations for cadence sensors on an eMTB?
I use Strava to record rides and want to add a cadence sensor.
Is mounting any different on an eMTB? Will the sensors cause any issues with the sensors already on the bike?

Cheers

 

[Kernow]

No idea about the effects ,on other sensors on an ebike , I know even lights on the handlebars can effect the signal from wiresless computers on my other bikes . I guess just try one and see what happens.
my giant road bike has a cadence sensor and Iam surprised at how much I use it . Probably wouldn’t use one as much off-road but I think it’s a great thing to get your cadence sorted for less tiring rides . My shimano ebike has a cadence function on the computer but not really used it yet .

 

[PeteIOM]

totally.. this last 7 days of eMTB ownership have been the most I've ever thought about cadence before and seeing the difference it makes to battery life really makes me want to investigate further.

 

[Kernow]

Had been wondering about cadence and battery life , I would hope that the 80 rpm that considered the average for cadence is where the motor was designed to be most efficient . What I did notice myself and others doing is getting lazy with gear changes , because the motor is assisting and Iam not so knackered I find myself standing and pushing too high a gear while leaving the seat down . Something I had always noticed with many ebikers was slow cadence , I presumed it was Because they were just lazy and had never got used to a proper bike , but I think the extra power can induce that if your not thinking about it Especially given the choice of changing to to boost instead of cgznging to a lower gear .
I was put off the Yamaha motors because I read they don’t perform so well above 70 rpm ?

 

[Tetsugaku]

Ok I’m new to all forms of cycling.

Why does cadence matter at all?

And surely an electric bike knows damn well what your cadence is without a sensor?

 

[Kernow]

Ok I’m new to all forms of cycling.

Why does cadence matter at all?

And surely an electric bike knows damn well what your cadence is without a sensor?

Our legs and bodies have a rate of rotation or cadence that is most efficient , bit like a car needs to be in the right gear . Pull too high a gear and spin a low cadence and your wearing out muscles and straining joints etc , spin too fast and you waste energy moving limbs faster than they naturally want yo go Likewise there’s an optimum cadence at which the motor is most efficient . Ideal speed is generally 80 - 90 rpm unless your Froome or wiggins

 

[PeteIOM]

In the absence of a cadence meter at present I am hitting the 90bpm tunes on the way home... see how that feels

 

[Tetsugaku]

The Mission Control app does show you cadence

 

[Doomanic]

The Bosch has a gear shift indicator. If I need to change up I’m pedalling too fast and if I need to change down I’m pedalling too slow...

 

[PeteIOM]

haha.. yeah yeah.. I like knowing though.. I want to get an idea of where I'm sitting cadence wise.

 

[Tetsugaku]

It does show you!

 

[PeteIOM]

It does show you!

I was replying to Doomanic
Not sure there's a similar app for the Bosch unit?

 

[Kernow]

I used to time my cadence on the road . Set your stopwatch to time one minute and just count every time your right or left leg does a turn , it’s very easy on a long flat road or track ,

 

[Tetsugaku]

I was replying to Doomanic
Not sure there's a similar app for the Bosch unit?

My mistake sorry I forgot you had the Bosch - tempted by this then? COBI.bike – The Connected Biking System

Silly me. of course you are.

 

[Doomanic]

The COBI is great until you have a spectacular unscheduled dismount and trash your smartphone...

 

[PeteIOM]

I did see them yeah.. looks pretty nifty!

 

[Doomanic]

The Nyon head unit has cadence too.

 

[Tetsugaku]

The COBI is great until you have a spectacular unscheduled dismount and trash your smartphone...

Bike's worth more than the phone! Nah I'm not worried, they're always insured anyway and they get to go in a big strong case. I'd happily pay serious money for a better computer, that was in my phone and had all the features they seem to list in the cobi !

 

[Doomanic]

You can't use a phone case with the COBI as far as I know and it mounts in the centre of the bars over the headset so is pretty exposed. Ask me how I know...

 

[Tetsugaku]

This is a dedicated case right?

 

[Doomanic]

I can't see that offering much protection to the phone. It's not waterproof either.

 

[Tetsugaku]

Ah - my phone is already

 

[Doomanic]

Crashproof too?

I had a big crash a few weeks ago that smashed the crap out of my Intuvia display. Fortunately it's plastic not glass but it's now held together with gaffer tape.

 

[Tetsugaku]

Nope, it's an iphoneX and entirely made of glass, but, life's for living, I don't worry about it too much. It's in a Quadlock case and perches merrily on the front of the bike ready to be smashed to smithereens should I crash in some specific way.

 

[eFat]

For Bosch the easiest (not the cheapest) is the Nyon display. It has everything, navigation, cadence, torque, ...

 

[PeteIOM]

Anyone here use the Nyon? Whats the real life experience

 

[ccrdave]

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[ccrdave]

I have one of these work very well on my levo o-synce coachsmart LEV Bike Computer

 

[eFat]

Anyone here use the Nyon? Whats the real life experience

Very pleased with it.
All the informations I need. When I'm back home it connects by itself to upload the new data to the Bosch server. The tracks with data are available on the website and also on the app. Works well with my Rhythm+ heart rate monitor.
The map/navigation is very useful for unknown locations.

 

[Tetsugaku]

I have one of these work very well on my levo o-synce coachsmart LEV Bike Computer

What do you get with that over and above using Mission control in a handlebar joint other than phone protection?