Same cadence/speed sensors on diferent bikes

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spec_chisel_2018
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Same cadence/speed sensors on diferent bikes

Post by spec_chisel_2018 »

Hello fellow cyclist.

New PP user here. After 2 cal rides , I'm satisfied with the results of my PP. Had some problems with mounting and pairin cadence sensor, but are now sorted out.

I'm a Mtbiker, but I train mostly on my roadbike, so the PP is now installed on the roadbike. In first place I installed it on my newest mtb wich is Specialized chisel. On my other mtb I've a powertap hub, but it is a 135mm QR frame wich I use to do FTP Intervals on the road.

The Chisel is a 148mm boost bike, wich I would use this coming year to race with. I've only 1 set of magnetless speed/cadence sensor at the moment.
my question is it posible to use the same speed/cadence sensor diferent bikes?
I think it is posible, I'll have to chose the bike profile in Isaac and then pair with sensors. If I want to use the other bike Ill have to chose the other bikes profile and pair with sensors.
Is this correct
thx in advance.

R. G. Specht
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Re: Same cadence/speed sensors on diferent bikes

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Yes, you can do exactly as you propose and things will work just fine.
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Re: Same cadence/speed sensors on diferent bikes

Post by spec_chisel_2018 »

John thx.

John whats precisly is the difference between riding with or without the cadence sensor with the powerpod?
I'm thinking to keep things simple to ride the mtb without cadence sensor.
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Re: Same cadence/speed sensors on diferent bikes

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The cadence sensor does two things:

1) Measure cadence :-)

2) Tells the PP when you're not pedaling. This helps because PP (sometimes) reports watts when you are not pedaling. Most of the time this is not a problem, but if you see false watts a cadence sensor will improve things.
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Re: Same cadence/speed sensors on diferent bikes

Post by spec_chisel_2018 »

Thx again.
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