# RPM/Cadence sensor for Rookie

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423>\
**Category:** Equipment\
**Tags:** speed-sensor\
**Created:** [May 6, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423 "2020-05-06T18:53:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Totobike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Totobike](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Totobike)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423/1 "2020-05-06T18:53:07Z")

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Just got a bargain on an indoor cyclops trainer (supermagneto). Looking for recommendations for a sensor (bluetooth?) that would allow me to use a training app that shows, speed, cadence. Rouvy or other similar.  
Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![wysbf2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/wysbf2/32/7746_2.png) [@wysbf2](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/wysbf2)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423/2 "2020-05-06T18:56:48Z")

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Heard good things about these: [RPM Cycling Cadence Sensor with Bluetooth and ANT+ | Wahoo Fitness UK](https://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-sensors/wahoo-rpm-cadence-sensor)  
Guess you might need a speed sensor as well - Wahoo and Garmin both offer those - you can have separate sensors or one integrated for both: [Cycling Cadence & Speed Sensor | Wahoo Fitness UK](https://uk.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-sensors)

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**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423/3 "2020-05-06T19:00:00Z")

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This one has worked well for me. Includes ANT+ / BLE signals:

> **[Bontrager Interchange Digital Combo Sensor | Trek Bikes](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-computers-gps/bike-computer-sensors-accessories/bike-computer-sensors/bontrager-interchange-digital-combo-sensor/p/11323/?colorCode=black)**
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> Enhance your cycling experience with Bontrager Interchange Digital Combo Sensor. Find the best gear at trekbikes.com and your local Trek retailer. Shop now!

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**Author:** ![SatN](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/satn/32/12908_2.png) [@SatN](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SatN)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423/4 "2020-05-06T20:29:50Z")

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I bought this cheap cadence sensor and it hasn’t failed me for last 18 months ( just had to replace the battery once ): [https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Cycling-Speedometer-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B074SJ16Y1/ref=sxts\_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1\_0?cv\_ct\_cx=XOSS&dchild=1&keywords=XOSS&pd\_rd\_i=B074SJ16Y1&pd\_rd\_r=70562d89-62c0-4bbf-9e94-733383d4c320&pd\_rd\_w=hTz77&pd\_rd\_wg=EloVL&pf\_rd\_p=d027eaac-7531-45fe-a61e-20ae30db06de&pf\_rd\_r=QQJ27QYZGEJYN0AZP92D&psc=1&qid=1588796935&sr=1-1-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc](https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Cycling-Speedometer-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B074SJ16Y1/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?tag=trainerroad-20)

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**Author:** ![SatN](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/satn/32/12908_2.png) [@SatN](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SatN)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423/6 "2020-05-06T20:39:45Z")

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good point , yes, it can be confusing - I don’t remember either, but I goto Amazon page to look up the manual 😄

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**Author:** ![Totobike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Totobike](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Totobike)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2020, 1:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rpm-cadence-sensor-for-rookie/35423/7 "2020-05-07T13:11:16Z")

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Thanks all! Finally went for the Wahoo sensors…
