Thanks so much for the video. I was looking for an alternative to Peloton for my Bike - because the monthly cost is too high for me at the current time. Buying the Sensors and one month of Zwift cost about the same as the Peloton subscription for one month. So i´m giving this a shot.
Nice review Jourdain. I'm going to get these I think and get an indoor bike setup too due to lockdown and weather here in Manchester. The price is now £40 for this pack but if you think of what we've all saved with gyms closed. It's worth it. I'll do a review too on my channel once I get them.
Thank you, Famous James! :) It's certainly worth getting some sort of setup for indoor riding, although, from my experience, it's not as fun. So adjust your goals accordingly. You can see my setup here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pWawY0hYr4M.html& It's also worth the money, and as you said, with the gyms being closed it's a great alternative. Some people on here have ordered from Ali Express (www.aliexpress.com/item/4001096008233.html) They are much cheaper but have longer delivery times. I've not personally ordered from there and I would assume the shipping is even longer given the global pandemic. Either way... all the best with your cycling my friend.
@@JourdainColeman also with the shipping from Europe in some cases you have import tax now to pay. I’ll have a look at your video later. I’m trying to figure out which trainer to buy for under £100. These sensors are good for not just indoor as you said. Come spring, I’ll be out on the towpaths again.
For those who use these with ZWIFT, WAHOO or equivalent free smartphone apps.....Great! That is an excellent way to explore and use these........But after a full year of using WAHOO app, I wanted to free-up my smartphone and buy a dedicated bike computer. With so much success with MAGENE sensors i opted for the new MAGENE C406 bike computer and am extremely pleased....see next comment.... CAUTION: Many smartphones do not have the ANT+ concurrent sensor input capability especially none of the Apple smart devices....and only specific Android smartphones have ANT+ ......
The Magene C406 bike computer requires initial configuration by means of a smartphone app.....Magene Urility but it had an unresolved bug and was taken over by OneLapFit app. But OneLapFit only worked on apple smart devices initially.......(possibly now fixed for Android os devices). The Magene c406 is an incredible value for those who do not depend on a map during their bike ride......but the GPS overlay will appear after the ride by means of Google maps thru other apps such as STRAVA.....
Hey Jourdain, should I leave the sensors on my bike all the time. Or do I need to take it off and remove the battery to save power?. Does it lose power staying on all the time?
Hi, great review.. very informative. Once you have connected these to you bike computer, do you have to do this connected process on every ride or do they auto connect once set up? Tvm
Hey Chris, thanks for your comment. Apologies about the delayed reply. Once you have them connected they should connect automatically each time the device is turned on. That's wheat happens for me and my Garmin 800. If you connect then to something else such a zwift and then go back to your cycle computer then that may effect things. I hope that helps 👍🏽
I haven't used then consistently over recent months, but I didn't have any issues really whilst I was using them. I commuted in all kind of conditions as well.
HI Nigel, thanks for your comment. Out of interest, what were the minor issues that you have had? Also, where are you buying them for £19. I'm going to buy another pair for a giveaway next month
@@JourdainColeman As I mentioned I've been using them for about 3 years now and have suffered the same issue. After a while batteries only last a day or two before they burn out. I've reached to Magene but they never respond. I buy them from Aliexpress only about 10 days to Leeds. You just missed their big 11.11 sale as well.
Thanks for the information. I'll keep an eye out for that. Gutted I missed out on the cheap pair From AliExpress. I need another set for my Christmas giveaway. Safe riding!!
Do you only use Strava Free like me?...or do you still require Strava Premium to display these functions through the Strava Platform? Just bought a Magene H303 chest HRM and it does a ripping job on Strava.
Hi Maribel, if you would only like to track your miles then you only need the speed sensor. You will not need the cadence sensor. So you can simply buy one sensor 👍🏽
Thanks for your review, Jourdain! I was choosing between these and Xoss or Cycplus. Can you tell if it's possible to use them through ANT+ let's say with my watch or bike computer, and at the same via bluetooth with my smartphone? Or once bluetooth is enabled ANT+ isn't functioning too? Also how do they hold so far, do you have any complaints?
Hey! Thanks for commenting. From my understanding you can only use Bluetooth or ant+. However, you can connect to multiple devices with ant+ (although I've not actually tired that). So in theory you could connect the speed and cadence sensors to a cycle computer and a watch at the same time with ant+. With Bluetooth it's only one device To add to that, iOS doesn't have ant+ but some android devices do. So keep that in mind. They have helded up well so far, still working and I'm using the same battery that was shipped with the sensors. I'm actually on the turbo now using them as we speak. Hahaha I hope that info helps 👍🏼
@@JourdainColeman thanks, and yes this info does helps! My phone has ANT+ so I can use it simultaneously with my watches, but having the ability to connect via bluetooth at the same time is still looks interesting to me. And I'll go and order them now and try myself, it looks like a crime not to buy them at such a price ;) I wonder whenever you tried their MAGENE S3 + bike computer or maybe you know something else which doesn't cost a fortune and does the job of showing ANT+ sensors?
connecting these sensors to multiple devices is interesting to me. Let me know how you get on and I may do a video about it in the future to clear things up. I've used the sensors with my Garmin 810 which I bought from eBay for £90 - If it's just speed and candace you want and not GPS navigation then there are some cheap cycle computers that you could get for sure.
@@JourdainColeman Sure, right now I'm planning to use sensors via ANT+ with my Garmin Vivoactive 4 and also record my route on Wahoo or something else via Bluetooth at the same time, I'll let you know if it goes smoothly or not. Right now I'm doing the same thing with my HRM Dual and it connects simultaneously without any issues using two wireless protocols at the same time. In the end I'll wait with bike computer and try to use my old phone instead, it could be more versatile IMHO and at least can give me the idea whenever I need maps and other stuff or should I get something cheap which only displays HR, odometer, speed, and cadence. And getting 810 for £90 is a great deal! I wouldn't resist of this one myself :)
Hi. I tried the sensors but it seems that in wahoo on smarthphone I can connect only two sensors. The third one which is the heart belt is not paired. If it is paired then only one of magene is paired. Wth I am so disappointed. Is it me doing something wrong during pairing?
can i pair both the speed and cadence sensors to the wahoo fitness app and be able to see the speed and cadence at the same time on the app screen? i had both the Garmin sensors paired to my phone but I was not able to see the speed but the cadence was visible.
Hi, does your sensor sleep completely? Mine just disables bluetooth but would still connect via ANT. What firmware version is yours running? I upgraded to v0.110
Hey! I haven't had any issues so far with the sensor going to sleep. It's been working for months now on the same battery that came in the packaging. I have no idea about firmware...how do you heck? I'll have a look for you. To be honest, the sensor is only ever connected to Ant+ on my cycle computer. When I get in the house the cycle computer is turned of so I'm guessing that kills the connection.
@@JourdainColeman Hi, you can check the firmware version and update it using the "Magene Utility" app. I think mine had no issues with entering sleep before the update but lately I've noticed that if I turn on my bike computer (garmin edge 520+) near my bike it detects the cadence sensor even if I haven't touched the bike for hours, it should not connect if the sensor is in sleep mode (or should?). The battery lasted about 6 months. Don't upgrade the firmware if it is working fine!!. Thanks.
i just recently use this sensor for cadence paired with xoss G+. wondering whether is it normal if stop pedalling for few seconds the cadence reading will disappear or sometime if i pedal very slowly, it seems it will read 30RPM then disappear? how about yours on low RPM?
Hi, I have problem with battery drain. Every new battery take about 2 weeks and then dead. It's like sensor work all the time? Do you have any solution? TNX
Hey, thanks for your comment. This certainly doesn't seem right. Maybe there is an issue with your unit. I've been using mine for quite a while now (few months) with no battery issues. I would try and get a replacement if possible.
@@JourdainColeman now I use garmin edge 130, and before it, I use bryton 310, same issue with bought unit. It's seems like ant+ works all the time. When i connect sensor on Bluetooth protocol, sensor is off in minut after use. But when i use ant+ protocol, sensor is ON all the time....
Hey! When recording a ride with Strava the only sensor that you can connect is a heart rate monitor. To record speed and cadence with these sensors you will need something that you can cannot them too. A cycle computer, watch or swift would work. Swift can be used on iOS and you can connect the sensory Bluetooth. I hope that helps! 👍
Hi Gilbert, I can't confirm 100% as I've not used the Polar V650. However, the Polar V650 does have Ant+ so I don't see a reason why it wouldn't connect. Maybe drop a message to the Polar and see if they can confirm.
Big surprise today while testing a pair of these with Apple Iphone and Ipad mini..... We could only get one sensor to work at a time because Apple devices do not have the superior ANT+ concurrent sensor capability but only BLE- Bluetooth......and BLE will only work with one sensor. However my Android A5 smartphone works perfectly since ANT+ is builtin. What i do not understand is how anyone can get ZWIFT to operate on an Apple IPAD while receiving more than one sensor input concurrently since IPADs only have BLE....no ANT+
Hi Jourdain! I've one sensor. How can I change from speed to cadence? I'll get speed from my watch. Thanks very much, and sorry a cause muy English...🙏🙏 🤭
Hi Edu, at 02:25 you can see how to change the sensor between speed and cadence. All you have to do is take the battery out and then reinstall the battery. When the battery is installed there will be a little light that flashes. For speed, you want the light to flash GREEN. For cadence, you want the light to flash RED. I hope that helps 😁
Hey Sebastian, whatever device you are using to record the speed should allow you to input the wheel size. So as long as the watch, or cycle computer has the correct wheel size then you should be good to go. What watch are you using and I can take a look?
Hey Sebastian, apologies about the delayed reply, there are a quite a few messages and questions coming my way at the moment. I'm sure you have worked it out by now, but I had a look just to confirm. It looks like the wheel size is automatically detected, but you can add it manually if required - I found that information here - www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/vivoactive4_4S/EN-US/GUID-DB0BC20A-DADF-41EB-A61C-14BEC158B43C.html
I'm pretty sure you can only connect a heart rate monitor with Strava. I'm sure there will be other apps that can but I've not used them. I tent to use a cycling computer (even if it's a cheap one)
Hi Mateusz, in answer to your questions... 1. Can this be used in your home - Yes, this can be used on your turbo trainer indoors. 2. Can you connect with a watch? I don't have a watch so I'm not sure, I would advise contacting Magene to see what they say. (If the watch is compatible with Ant+ or Bluetooth devices then yes. But You would still need an app to track the data, so I'm not sure a watch can do all that's required). I hope this helps!! Safe riding brother
@@ElfenLied987 @AfiqSydNasir Thank you both - I recently acquired a Garmin Instinct Solar and also bought a Magene sensor for the spin bike. Glad to know they link up well!
Hey, john. The speed and cadence sensors will meassure your speed and your cadence (The amount of times your pedal rotate every minuet). They won't be able to measure your power output (Meassured in Watts). The power meter on the other hand will measer your power. it's much easier to train to power. On the whole, if you can measure, Speed, Cadence, heart rate and power, you have everythign covered. From that data you can create specific training session. Speed and cadence are effected by other factors, such as we hills. So it's hard to compare ride to ride. Power on the other hand is your constant. I hope that helps.
Anyone experienced that the sensor (in speed mode) becomes inaccurate after 50+km/h? Going downhill to test my speed and when it goes 48km/h it suddenly drops to 14-23km/h until you slow down to 40. I'm wondering if there's a fix for it.
Hey! I've not seen this to be honest, although I've never really look at the speed when I'm pushing hard. Hiopefully it's just a random glitch or have you had it multiple times? If you keep having this issue then I'd contact Magene and see what is going on. 👍🏽- Safe riding frined!
Hi Elfin... normally when you connect the sensor to a cycle computer you can add the wheels size. Adding the wheel size to your cycle computer will make sure the distance reported is correct.
Careful of eBay, theres sellers misleading people (me like an idiot) with pictures of S3+ and S3+ in large writing in the images when it's actually the old model. ( Hidden in the description) Really annoyed with myself, hopefully they still work.
Ahhh, that's a bit of a pain! These people not being upfront... make me annoyed. Like you said though, hopefully they still work without issue! Thanks for commenting and highlighting to other people 👍🏽
Hey! Thanks for commenting. With Strava the only thing that you can connect is a heart rate monitor. There is no way to connect speed and cadence sensors. If you would like to record speed and cadence on your rides you will need a specific device. This could be a cycle computer or watch fro example. I hope that helps 😁
Hey Kaew, from a quick look online I don't think that you can connect speed and cadence sensors to the app. Like Strava, it looks limited to a hear rate monitor. I have not used the app so I can't be 100% sure, but from what I know of apps that track cycling most of them (apart from Zwift) don't allow speed and cadence sensor to be connected. 🚴🏼♀️
Hey juraj, I'm not 100% sure on that. If the watch supports Ant+ speed and cadence sensors then I can't see any reason why these wouldn't be compatible. 👍🏽
