I recently lost my RPM Cadence sensor on a ride (
). I went to Wahoo online to order a replacement and found the sensor has been discontinued 
. I was able to order from Amazon, as my local bike shop didn’t not have any in stock either.
Are there any plans for Wahoo to introduce a new cadence sensor? The new TRACKR HRM doesn’t track cadence (no accelerometer, I assume) and it’s not clear if the new Speed sensor does.
Thanks!
The new speed sensor does not do cadence.
Thanks for the heads up. Glad I ordered the old product.
I’m surprised & a little sad - Wahoo taught me to pay attention to cadence with Sufferfest & SYSTM, now they don’t have a product to track it on outdoor rides.
I would’ve thought their power meter pedals do.
Yeah I heard that since PM’s are becoming more prevalent, standalone cadence sensors aren’t selling as well. Every PM, including the Speedplay Power pedals, does cadence.
I’m definitely with you that working on cadence in the SUF workouts has helped my performance outside.
Ah. I haven’t invested in PM pedals but that makes sense. I also would expect they do cadence.
Very disappointing!
My previous RPM Cadence sensor died and purchased a new one the end of last year. I’m glad I bought a new one because I don’t like the Kickr cadence sensor since it requires pressure on the pedals and won’t register your cadence immediately after finishing intense intervals, and the RPM does a better job reading higher cadences. Plus, I can use it on my bike outside since I don’t have a separate power meter I can use outside.
I found the same thing. I ride multiple bikes (single & tandem), so having a cadence sensor on my shoe is far more practical than pricey pedals for each bike.
Admittedly not quite as easy as having a sensor of attached to your only pair of shoes, but the use-case you describe is exactly what power meter pedals are for. Yes, it’s another thing to add to the pre-ride faff schedule, but it only takes a couple of minutes to move pedals from one bike to another.
Except for those of us who don’t have power pedals. Which are a lot of people. 
That’s a bit disappointing if they’re moving away from standalone cadence sensors. Not everyone uses a power meter, and cadence is still one of the simplest metrics to track and improve. I’ve found that having consistent cadence data makes it much easier to spot changes in efficiency over time, especially when you’re comparing training sessions. It would be nice to see Wahoo keep an affordable standalone option available.
Rockbros makes a compatible sensor.
Magene does too, one of my buddies has it but check out the dimensions. It will do speed or cadence, I think there’s a switch under the battery door.
Just checked AliExpress and CYCPLUS two pack of switchable cadence or speed sensors for GBP 12.50, shipping and VAT included.
I guess with these competitive prices, a USA company like Wahoo can’t compete
No idea if the sensors are good but my CYCPLUS AS2 Maxi tyre inflator is excellent.
I Purchased an RPM Cadence from an LBS recently and wish I haden’t. I bought it for my Gravel Shoes and it has never worked properly. I have worked with Wahoo Support on it but the whole process just wore me down. Pairing and unpairing, changing the battery, resetting the element, the app and the sensor. My Element Roam, road cadence sensor, wahoo ticker, Garmin Varia, and headlight all work fine but their theory is that somehow there is bluetooth interference with the new device. They want me to do a ride with nothing else linked to see if it works that way - if that is the only way it works then whats the point? I would try a different product.
That sounds frustrating.
That is a common troubleshooting technique, tho. Likely the last step. Making sure interference with another sensor isn’t the cause. If it doesn’t even work by itself then the Cadence sensor is definitely defective. But if it does work fine by itself then there’s something else going on.
But the whole process is very frustrating.
Back in 2021 I spent 2 weeks troubleshooting my first sensor due to what seemed like Bluetooth issues. But it still dropped too much when it was on its own so Wahoo replaced it and sent me a new one. New one worked great for years once it was replaced until I broke it while replacing the battery.
I had issues with a Wahoo cadence sensor mounted on my shoe. I had it placed horizontally on top of my toe box. Readings were intermittent and not reliable at all. I tried all the usual steps to solve it and then finally I moved the sensor to the side of the shoe so it was closer to a vertical position. It worked perfectly after that.
Yeah it has to be vertical, unfortunately.
