PowerPod with no cadence sensor?

[munkster]

Apologies for asking this (again?) but what would be the consequences of riding with PP without a cadence sensor? Would it still report power OK or is cadence necessary? My cadence sensor is at best intermittent and at worst now broken... I won't rush to replace it if it's not going to affect the PP measurements - I barely ever look at cadence otherwise.

cheers

[Sergioperi]

Apologies for asking this (again?) but what would be the consequences of riding with PP without a cadence sensor? Would it still report power OK or is cadence necessary? My cadence sensor is at best intermittent and at worst now broken... I won't rush to replace it if it's not going to affect the PP measurements - I barely ever look at cadence otherwise.

cheers

Hi,

I think is necessary, but I'm not sure at 100%. It one of the most important things with speed to calculate power.

I hope somebody can answer you better

[Velocomp]

For Velocomp power products to work you MUST have an ANT+ speed sensor. Without an ANT speed sensor, power cannot be calculated.

A cadence sensor is OPTIONAL, but without a cadence sensor you may find situations (where you are not pedaling) where watts will show. This is because your PP is not precisely dialed-in. If you don't experience this particular issue in your rides then you definitely can skip the cadence sensor.

One further thing: a cadence sensor IS required if you want to use the PowerStroke feature for measuring pedaling efficiency and economy.

[munkster]

Many thanks John, that makes sense now you say it. Cheers and HNY.