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Wahoo’s RPM cadence sensor offers easy, wireless setup

  • Ron 

Wahoo’s RPM Cadence Sensor will likely be the easiest you’ve ever set up, but still leaves you looking for a simple speed option. 

I recently had the option to test the RPM Cadence Sensor from Wahoo Fitness. The RPM is a wireless, magnet-less cadence sensor that weighs just seven ounces. If you rely on the GPS function in your iPhone to determine your speed, but still want to know your cadence, the RPM is a simple, well implemented option.

The RPM Cadence Sensor mounts directly to your crank arm (either left or right side) via a strong adhesive patch or zip ties. Once it is attached, you pair it with your favorite fitness app – choices include Wahoo’s own app, Map My Ride or Strava – and go.

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The beauty of the RPM is that it will work with any bike. Since there is not a magnet/sensor pair that needs to be attached to the bike, installation and use is quite simple.

Now, right after I got the RPM installed, I was still using my Wahoo Blue SC Speed and Cadence sensor. I’m always one to try to keep my bike as clean and uncluttered as possible, so my thought was ‘How can I get my speed without an extra sensor hanging on my bike?’. I searched for a standalone speed sensor, only to find that they really don’t exist. I even called Wahoo to see if they had one. I was told that there had been discussions to make one, but it never materialized.

Then they asked if I was using GPS for speed. The light came on. While GPS doesn’t offer the most accurate speed recording, it’s good enough for me to get round numbers. The Blue SC came off, the GPS speed function was turned on, and all was well with the world.

To conclude, if you’re looking for a simple cadence tracking solution for training, the Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor in conjuction with GPS speed tracking may be all you need. If you are a data junkie, it may not provide the speed tracking precision you need.

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2 thoughts on “Wahoo’s RPM cadence sensor offers easy, wireless setup”

  1. Dave

    I remember when GPS speed trackers came out, we had the hardest time getting our customers to trust them. Everybody still wanted the separate sensor. Wouldn’t use the systems without it.

    Times change.

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