fanievb Posted March 17, 2017 Share Just checking if someone is using the new cadence sensors on MTB. The old GSC 10 versions did not like mud and water and as a result did not work well (read last long) on the MTB.I'm planning on getting a new one for the MTB but I'm concerned about durability, especially the way it's fastened to the crank arm. anyone with feedback? (don't want to spend R800 on something that's going to get lost in the bush somewhere) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted March 17, 2017 Share Some double sided tape and a cable tie should prevent it getting lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy in Pink Posted March 17, 2017 Share No Problems , can always add some double sided tape and a cable tie to make sure it does not come loose and a bit of insulation tape over the battery compartment to make sure its well sealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help.Me. Posted March 17, 2017 Share Will Gorilla tape around the unit not secure it better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted March 17, 2017 Share How is the battery life on these? Thinking of getting one myself but if changing the battery is a pain i might pass on it at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonduir Posted March 17, 2017 Share How is the battery life on these? Thinking of getting one myself but if changing the battery is a pain i might pass on it at this stage. I've had one on my road bike since they came out in SA and haven't replaced the battery yet. Ferro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted March 17, 2017 Share Moet hy so laag sit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted March 17, 2017 Share tape/ziptie etc is all good and well but then defeats the purpose of being "easily interchangeable"but I like the gorilla tape idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cejay Posted March 17, 2017 Share Changing quite often between bikes and no problem whatsoever,rode in torrential rain and mud it did not miss a stroke. The supplied rubber bands works well no additional fasteners needed Can't comment on battery life. Made my life easy and cost effective being inter changeable between bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted March 17, 2017 Share Just checking if someone is using the new cadence sensors on MTB. The old GSC 10 versions did not like mud and water and as a result did not work well (read last long) on the MTB. I'm planning on getting a new one for the MTB but I'm concerned about durability, especially the way it's fastened to the crank arm. anyone with feedback? (don't want to spend R800 on something that's going to get lost in the bush somewhere) Have you looked at other brands or are you interested in just the garmin one? I have a sigma cadence sensor on my mtb- the sensor sits above the bottom bar of the rear triangle and is well out of bashing danger, while the pedal simply has a neodymium magnet, so it wont come off. I think its much less likely to get broken with this setup and the sensor has a simple coin-opened backing to replace the cr2032 battery, when the time comes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted March 17, 2017 Share How is the battery life on these? Thinking of getting one myself but if changing the battery is a pain i might pass on it at this stage. haven't replaced mine yet in months of weekly usage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted March 17, 2017 Share Have you looked at other brands or are you interested in just the garmin one? I have a sigma cadence sensor on my mtb- the sensor sits above the bottom bar of the rear triangle and is well out of bashing danger, while the pedal simply has a neodymium magnet, so it wont come off. I think its much less likely to get broken with this setup and the sensor has a simple coin-opened backing to replace the cr2032 battery, when the time comes i'd prefer the garmin one purely due to the simplicity of not having to line up magnets etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted March 17, 2017 Share Just checking if someone is using the new cadence sensors on MTB. The old GSC 10 versions did not like mud and water and as a result did not work well (read last long) on the MTB. I'm planning on getting a new one for the MTB but I'm concerned about durability, especially the way it's fastened to the crank arm. anyone with feedback? (don't want to spend R800 on something that's going to get lost in the bush somewhere) Cable tie those expensive garmin bits - ALWAYS! it's a bit tight, but can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 17, 2017 Share Take off your pedal.. slip a short piece of road tube over the crank arm so that it covers the sensor (trim edges of needed). That will protect it from the elements and also keep it from coming loose. Tube shouldn't affect the sensors ability to transmit K.I.S.S. principle Edited March 17, 2017 by Griffin Pah Bear and Help.Me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted March 17, 2017 Share Take off your pedal.. slip a short piece of road tube over the crank arm so that it covers the sensor (trim edges of needed). That will protect it from the elements and also keep it from coming loose. Tube shouldn't affect the sensors ability to transmit K.I.S.S. principle Help.Me. and Griffin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 17, 2017 Share I have one on my MTB, no issues. Battery has gone flat after almost two years, works seamlessly other than that. Mud, water, jet wash, soap, no problem. fanievb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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