WAHOO RPM Speed Sensor How To Install And Test |
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In today's video I explain how to install the cycling Wahoo RPM Speed sensor, and test it for accuracy using 2 apps and 3 tests on a bike!
APP #1 RideWithGPS - third party Android app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridewithgps.mobile APP #2 Wahoo Fitness Workout Tracker - Wahoo's Android app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wahoofitness.fitness Test #1 Start and stop. Does the speed sensor read 0 MPH when stopped, or how long does it take to update? Test #2 Slow roll. Is the speed sensor reading stable or does it jump up and down a lot? Test #3 Fast and slow. Does the sensor react quickly to changing speeds? Conclusion... The RideWithGPS app has lots of great features but I'm not certain it is very accurate when paired with the Wahoo speed eensor. There could be many reasons for inaccuracies, including different settings within the app, how the app reads and records the Wahoo sensor data, or if it compensates with GPS speed data. RideWithGPS can export in many different formats including GPX, FIT, TCX, KML. You must do this on their website, or share a link to your ride and then export the file from that URL. The Wahoo app may be more accurate and less cumbersome to set up if all you want is the speed data. I feel more comfortable seeing the sensor connection on the front page so I don't have to go deep in the app menus to verify it is on and working. Wahoo only exports in the .fit file format. So you must use another program to convert to GPX. But you can export directly to third party apps, including RideWithGPS, and then export from RideWithGPS as file formats GPX, FIT, TCX, KML. Bluetooth sensors can be more reliably accurate than pure GPS speed tracking. GPS is only as good as your signal, and your GPS device or phone's antenna. You might be able to boost GPS accuracy if you turn Mobile Data on so you have access to nearby cell towers. Of course these things will drain battery life, which also affect accuracy. An old fashioned wired magnet sensor is not prone to dropouts and is probably the most accurate, IF you input the correct wheel circumference for your bike! Wahoo RPM Speed Sensor available here https://amzn.to/3qJpgfD O-Ring Kit here https://amzn.to/37gF4P8 Video - How To Determine Wheel Size For A Bike Computer BikeBlogger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkDnptjAq2o My Bikes http://bikeblogger.com/site Subscribe for More Cycling Videos http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BikeBlogger --------------------------------------------------------------- BIKEBLOGGER'S BIKE STUFF --------------------------------------------------------------- Camera http://amzn.to/2BVQHcM Computer http://amzn.to/2BT2Vmt Front Light http://amzn.to/2ADIg7B Rear Light http://amzn.to/2kwZX2M Mirror http://amzn.to/2y8Q5NL Fender http://amzn.to/2DbYfbx Water Bottle http://amzn.to/2AEOO65 Brake Levers http://amzn.to/2IM352E Handlebars http://amzn.to/2j4yl4P Bar Tape http://amzn.to/2kx9pTI Pedals http://amzn.to/2j4GRR1 Saddle http://amzn.to/2A1gsJv Tires http://amzn.to/2kxPuns Tire Levers http://amzn.to/2mFDCxk Chain Tool http://amzn.to/2Dqqiav Helmet http://amzn.to/2DaUpiU Gloves Summer http://amzn.to/2riGANS Gloves Winter http://amzn.to/2DmwsZ1 Gloves Fall http://amzn.to/2Bdyn1y Sunglasses http://amzn.to/2kz3Mo4 --------------------------------------------------------------- Support the BikeBlogger channel, use my affiliate links so we can both get more bike stuff! http://amzn.to/2B0dwOV __ BikeBlogger BIke Commutes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEZf1_jDCYJ2_c7yYe1U6vM3aGkDVDR_l BikeBlogger How To Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEZf1_jDCYJ1OBe6gIR7AFErh61gAbqXu BikeBlogger Long Rides https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEZf1_jDCYJ3nS25lbENgFxYieaBu7Pyk |