Zwift Spin Bike Low Cost Set Up
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- How to set up a spin bike with a speed and cadence sensor to ride on Zwift.
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NOTE: using a speed and cadence sensor on a spin bike is not the best method for Zwift, it is not accurate, it is just a low cost option.
The best method for a spin bike set up is to use Power Meter pedals.
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I setup my 20 y/o Spinner bike in a similar fashion last winter and i have used it fairly flawlessly and recommend it for anyone with basic requirements. You mentioned the watts were off. I noticed I was getting dropped by every one so I played around with the setup. I think you lose something if you don't choose a preset config. Instead of using not listed for your speed sensor I chose a setup for a Nashbar legacy fluid trainer I was familiar with that I know has manual resistance. Works great, I can keep up now though the serious Zwifters still blow past.
Happy to help!
Thanks so much for sharing this tip, peter! I was ready to give up Zwift, and now it quite like 🙂
I'm going to pin this comment from @peter taylor, As I've said before, this video I was just showing a low cost method to get on Zwift, I personally do not use this method. So I'm glad someone has taken the time to figure out how to make this low cost Zwift set up work better.
Sorry, i don't get what this says. Can you simplify? im looking to get a speed bike and the censors, but I want it to be as accurate as possible. This comment seems to help fix something but I just don't get what it says hence me being bad with technology
@@toot6325 when you set up zwift one of the first things you do is choose the trainer your using. If you do not have any of the trainers zwift has listed, and configu your own option your power numbers may be off.
Thank you for this easy to understand video!! I’m so excited to have gotten my spin bike set up. I couldn’t have done it without this great instructional video.
I’m glad the video helped you.
Thanks for this, new to spin bikes and was looking for a simple way to join zwift without spending loads!
Happy to help!
Great video , especially for us beginners. Thanks man .
Glad it was helpful!
thaks mate, best vid about low cost equipment, very appretiated!
Cheers and have a nice year!
Thanks, you too!
This worked perfectly, thank you!
I bought and installed the two MOOFIT sensors on my 375 EUR spinning bike and bought a heart rate monitor for 25 EUR.
I run Zwift on my Samsung S20 and project the screen to my TV using Google Home. It works well for now but I plan to use a Win 10 laptop in the near future.
Glad it helped
Thanks, this video was very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot for this video 👍
Most welcome 😊
you are the best!! thanks for the info
Happy to help!
Great video, thank you for providing this insight.
No problem Sam, I don't know why I feel like I have to always add this comment, but as I've stated many times, this low cost method is not the ideal set up for Zwift. It just works and will get you on, for the best experience you need to have power meter pedals on a spin bike.
@@powerkarma Totally agree, I actually purchased the Favero Assioma pedals for my spin bike setup. I'm a complete beginner and this video was helpful because 98% of the videos out there are of people with extremely expensive setup costing thousands, but you showed how it is possible to get up and running with just a sensor.
Thanks for sharing your experience. My tacx smart trainer just broke down, I am considering a set up like this.
Alfonso, what you just wrote is another underlying reason why I went with this setup of a spin bike and power tap pedals. Along with not wanting to break anymore frames. I was concerned about a complex piece of equipment breaking down. I've received some positive and negative comments about my setup. One negative is that I paid as much as a smart trainer without the smart functions. Well I don't care if Zwift controls my trainer, I can turn the resistance knob and get more resistance which equals more watts. Good luck on your choices and I hope you can get your smart trainer repaired.
No worries, I was actually lucky as I got a refunded by Garmin here in Australia. I just picked up a good condition spin bike and will be setting up sensors soon. I know, there is always pros and cons, to me racing is not a priority, but working out my FTP is, so I have a pair of assioma faveros in mind, after 2.5 years on zwift it feels good to try something new. Not to mention the amount of issues I read from people having problems with smart trainers... I came to the conclusion that these eventually break down for one reason or another. (Garmin sent me a replacement unit that was also broken). Thanks for putting the video up, it did motivate me to make the move.
It would be interesting to see how this setup would work with the new HR2VP app which uses a hart rate sensor to measure your power output for Zwift. Maybe a combination of all three (speed and cadence sensors with a HRM and HR2VP) would achieve more accurate results.
I would not use a heart rate power base setup. I used one when zwift first came out. It would work but I would get watt spikes, maybe you are on to something with running it in with a speed sensor?? The other issue is if you are collecting your data in training peaks or WK04 the data spike would show up and give unrealistic power curves.
I've got the same sensor purchased in 2024. Connected to Garmin forerunner 255 easily, but speed stayed pegged at zero the whole time I was moving. Did some surgery on the sensor and cable-tied it around the wheel hub and now it works. I think they've changed their sensor design since this video and you have to place it on a hub orientation just like a regular bike for this to work.
That is interesting, I've seen how accelerometers work, they would have to really tinker with it to make it work in one direction.
Thanks for the video, very helpful! What’s the Bluetooth dongle you recommend?
I have not used mine in a long time since I don't use a laptop anymore for Zwift, but I've always used the Bluegiga from amazon, I got it over 3 years ago. If I was going to do it today, I would just get the bundle that Zwift sells. It's tested and it works. www.zwift.com/shop/product/ant-bundle
thank you
You're welcome
Hello, thanks for the helpful video. Just a question, next week I'll get a spin bike, when I pair a speed sensor should I leave default tire size?
Yes, Leave the default tire size.
Change to 20”
I have a serious question and favor. I want to set up exactly as you did except for one difference, I want to switch out the left crankshaft with a Stages power meter crankshaft. I am having a lot of trouble finding out the size of the crankshaft on the spin bike. Could you please measure the length of the crankshaft? I already have a crankshaft power meter on my road bike I can switch out for the winter but I’m thinking it’s probably longer than the one on the spin bike. I cannot afford the pedal power meters and I use shimano style shoes.
You did a great video and I used this last year to help a friend start on Zwift with their spin bike and now they’re such a Zwift player it’s amazing.
The crank arm is 170mm, the best I can measure. I'm curious to know if you get it to work. I have always wondered if a square drive Shimano crank arm would fit on the spindle.
Recently set up my spin bike with zwift with wahoo cadence sensor and speed sensor. I am no expert on power and wattage etc but my wattage seemed way too high. After a sprint the watts seem to be stuck on 400w even when I'm hardly turning the pedals with no resistance. Any advice would be great. Thanks
400 Watts is the limit when using a speed and cadence sensor, keep in mind as I've said, a speed and cadence sensor on a spin bike does not provide the best experience. The speed and cadence sensor algorithm is set up for the power curve of a bike trainer that you mount a bicycle on.
Great video mate.
The bike I have has casing on the wheel so it's tricky to get the sensor too close to the middle. I realize it's best to be as close as possible, will it really make a difference?
Chris, to be honest, I am not an expert in a speed and cadence sensor setup on a spin bike. I've updated in the description for the video that this is not best or most accurate method. I created this video to simply show a low cost option versus spending a lot of money on power pedals. I will say that you do want that sensor as close as possible to the center of the hub as possible. As for the wheel size, I did not play around with that or do any comparison to determine the best wheel size choice.
@@powerkarma thanks for getting back to me, appreciate it
@@powerkarma one more quick question....
What about the Bluetooth spin bikes, do you happen to know how good they are?
Thanks again for your time and advice
@@chrisjones6439 I am not familiar with them. What I would look at is what signals are being transmitted on the Bluetooth signal, second I would look at the quality of the build of the overall bike. I would choose something that is solid construction and studio/ commercial quality.
@@powerkarma thanks again buddy for your time
Hi, Powerkarma. Te quería preguntar lo siguiente: según puedo ver tienes los pedales Favero y un sensor de cadencia en biela.
Hace falta poner el sensor de cadencia si ya tienes éstos pedales de potencia?
Tengo una bicicleta ciclo indoor TS2, con conectividad bluetooth y la verdad que no la puedo utilizar a nivel manual como me gustaría.
Merecen la pena comprar esos pedales y asi trabajar como te he explicado?
Muchas gracias y muy buen video!!
I had to copy what you wrote and put it into Google Translator. The answer is no, you do not need to have a cadence sensor if you are using powermeter pedals. In this video I'm simply demonstrating a low cost method to get on Zwift, which is not the best method. The best method is with Powermeter pedals. The pedal will transmit both cadance and Power signals for Zwift.
@@powerkarma Thank you very much for the quick clarification. I'm thinking of buying some Favero. They have good reviews and you have also solved my doubts.
Tambien he hecho una traduccion con google.
Un saludo fuerte!!
I bought the MOOFIT set (HR, cadence, speed) and the damn things went kaput on me within 6 months. I had the exact same experience in this video. Sometimes they would work, most of the time it didn't work with ZWIFT. IMHO, ZWIFT does not work well with spin bikes that have sensors. Not designed to do so.
Btw, I used adhesive putty to attach the speed sensor to the flywheel. Worked like a charm. The putty allowed me to see the LED on the front side.
I almost regret making this video, because the pedal and cadence sensor does not really work on a spin bike. You really have to yes a bike trainer that has a specific power curve built into it. The power curve algorithm of each type of trainer is what Zwift uses in conjunction with a speed and cadence sensor.
@@powerkarma And it's really not ZWIFT's, TACX, Rouvy, etc., fault. Simply put, unless you have one of those high-end spin bikes with all the buzzes & whistles, low-end spin bike owners are out of luck.
I’ve been trying to set up my spin bike with Zwift using the garmin speed sensor 2 and candence sensor 2 in a similar manner to what you did in your video. I’ve successfully connected both of them to Zwift and Zwift reads rpm, but not speed or Watts. Is there some setting I need to adjust to enable this?
I'm not familiar with your exact setup. You will not be able to turn on Watts, that will be calculated off the speed and cadence sensor
Any chance you compared the data between your power pedals and the new speed and cadence units you added?
I did not, Some of these question are making me think I need to do a little more comprehensive video with some comparisons rather than just showing a low cost option for getting on Zwift. I think the conclusion is the speed and cadence sensors work to get on and function but may not be accurate to real power meter or power pedal readings.
@@powerkarma yeah I think a comparison would be a really good, not just for the power element but also to see if the speed and cadence is accurate. Still great video though :)
This method will not work unless the gear ratio of your spin bike is close to that of your road bike. In other words the "cadence to speed ratio" of your spin bike is close to the "cadence to speed ratio" of a road bike (when using the same cadence and same power output). Note, the cadence sensor only records each time the crank makes a full rotation. The speed sensor only records each time the wheel makes a full rotation.
On my road bike the 27" diameter rear wheel makes 1/2 rotation (for a distance of 43") for each pedal stroke. This equates to 30 kph at about 120 watts.
On my spin bike the 16" wheel makes 8.5 rotations (for a distance of 427") for each pedal stroke. On my spin bike the speed goes off the chart before I get to 40 watts.
Did you change the Tire Size in Zwift? You can go down to 20”
I think someone in the comments answered this question. I did not change the wheel size because I don't actually use this setup.
thx for this tutorial. Unfortunately, I didn't the MOOFIT speed sensor to work with a spin bike "Life Fitness XC1"; the cadence sensor seems to work.
I would expect the MOOFIT to work. At the time I was thinking about creating the video I was looking for the lowest price speed and cadence sensors with the highest rating so that I could stick with the idea of low cost.
I do not know if anyone still responds to this video, but when I place my cadence it works perfectly but my speed sensor mounted like yours will not show speed, it stays at zero. it wants me to mount it to the wheel axis but I cannot fit mine there. Anyone have a fix to this?
@@popskempjr8798 either a hot glue gun and hold it in position for 5-7 mins, or zip ties.
GREAT VIDEO! Would this setup work for Kinomaps and Fulgaz as well??
I could not tell you for sure. I'm not familiar with those programs, but as long as they have a means of reading ANT+ or blue tooth, I would say more than likely yes.
@@powerkarma I inherited a wonderful Lemond Revmaster from my late father a few years ago. It rides beautifully with a 47 lb flywheel...only problem is the spece between the flywheel and arm bracket is about 8mm...too small to attach a speed sensor. So now I'm debating whether to get a bluetooth smartbike or something less expensive like what you have with added speed and cadence sensors. I want to use the bike for Kinomaps and Fulgaz.
@@michaelorsini9695 alright, I've said this before on many other comments, I regret making this video because a speed and cadance sensor is not really the bast options. What I use and what works is using a set of power meter pedals. th-cam.com/video/VwiyQgkR5Jg/w-d-xo.html
@@powerkarma So if I add power meter pedals to my Lemond Revmaster, I can make it a Bluetooth bike, is that correct? Only problem is the power meter pedals are more expensive than some of the Bluetooth bikes!
@@michaelorsini9695 you would still need a PC or device that has Bluetooth to read the pedals. Yes the pedals are pricey, you can get a Zwift Hub that cost as much as the pedal and have more interactive experience with the apps, but that requires you to mount a bike to the Hub. I prefer to use my spin bike and not use my bikes, therefore I justify the cost of the pedals and don't worry about how interactive the bike is with the program. I don't need the program to adjust the level of difficulty of my bike, I can do that by putting more tension don't the spin bike flywheel.
Hi! Could you show how did you install your power pedals on the spinning bike? Thank you!
I will try my best to get around to making a video about it. I have several videos where I talk about it but I don't show it.
@@powerkarma Thank you.
Thanks for sharing.. I'm using wahoo speed and cadence sensor.. But the top limit only 400. Any good idea to improve the speed race on zwift. Thanks
If you are starting to get competitive or need better readings, then I would consider using power meter input of some kind. I use the powertap pedals with my spin bike and I can get better readings for speed above 400 watts.
@@powerkarma thanks for reply.. When event game like group A~4.0~5.0 W
B~3.2~3.9 W. C~2.5~3.1W.
D~1.0~2.4W.
im use spring bike which group I had to choice.thanks
Hi, just bough BK467 dual and set it up just like yours but the speed sensor does not work on that kind of rotation you are showing here sticking to the weel like that :( , only if I spin it in my hand over itself . Do you know any way to fine tune this on zwift?
I can't answer for why it won't work. The one I used worked. I will say as I've said a number of time in comments. This set up is not the best way to do zwift, it is low cost. The best way is to use the ASSIMO single side power meter pedals.
Hi , as we know the spin bike is not smart so how do you increase the resistance when you come to a hill in zwift.
Yes, you do increase the resistance as a hill comes up, but only if you want to increase your watts and efforts. Take a look at my video in which I demonstrate this.
hey man! just wondering, im about to buy a bike and sub to zwift but im wondering if ill need the speed and candence sensor if the bike has bluetooth?
When you say bike, do you mean a spin bike that has Bluetooth? if that is the case then you should not need a speed and cadence sensor.
Is there a spin bike where you don't have to lean forward like bikers do? Can I adjust handles so I can seat in a more upright position when biking? I have 2 buldging disk in my back so I would like to be able to adjust seat and hundles where I can keep back straight and with good posture while spinning.
Looks uncomfortable to use bike leaning forward with head almost touching handles like I have seen people do and also arching back while placing hands on handles??
also does bottom gets very sore and painfully after spinning workout, specially doing it every day or every other day for 30-40 min??
I been trying to decide between this and echo rogue airdyne bike to use at home for hitt and maybe long biking workouts...
Bike looks pretty cool and I know it will give me a good workout, however I don't know if Iam gonna a like just seating there pedaling for 30- 40 min..
I lift 3x a week and every other day 2x a week I do 30 min hitt workouts..
Battle rope, kettle bell, punching bag, ply box, airdyne etc, etc...
I always do 40sec on 20 off with a variety of exercises for 30-35 min..
Don't know if the spinn bike will fit in my workouts or if I really need it? Maybe if I don't feel like doing hitt I can jump on the spin bike and do a peloton workout or something like that.
Do you think spin bike is for people that don't like doing hit workouts or people that don't have any other equipment or maybe they just like biking?? Sorry for all the questions..just trying to decide between spinn bike and airdyne bike..
Thank u
Well, here is my best response to your long in-depth question. First you can raise the handlebar on this spin bike to set above the saddle. I ride mine at the same height as my racing bike position. This allows me to maintain the flexibility and engagement of my core for when I do ride my bike outside. I am familiar with the Air Dyne bike; I use to sell them back in the 80’s when I worked at a Schwinn bike shop.
Whether it is marketed as rogue or whatever, it is a great bike, you will be upright on a dyne type bike. However, the bars do move so you must make sure you can handle that movement.
If you are not really into cycling then I would get the Air Dyne, just because of the other functional workouts you can get from it. If you just want to cardio for awhile on a spin bike Zwift helps with the boredom of being on the bike 30-40 minutes plus. The long cardio workouts are great for building your endurance.
It is a tough choice, but for me I would go with the spin bike. I do plan at some point to get an airdyne type bike because I think they both have unique workout qualities. As for now my concept 2 rowing machine gives me close to the same type of workout as the airdyne bike.
Thank you very much for your great response...I see the c2 rower in the back ground..great piece of equipment...unfortully I had to sell mine after 12 years do to my back pain..even my son would get a tight back after using it.. and we had good technique..yes I have used the ayrdine many times before and I like it..I found out a long time ago why they call it the devil's bicycle..the thing is hard but in a good way...well I gotta make a decision...thank u
Hello...Question for you. I have this Spin Bike Bike Cycle GX .... I don't have any space the put the speed sensor on the wheel ..Any solution ???? So I could use the App Zwift please.
I google the spin bike your are talking about. If it is the rear flywheel bike I am finding, then I think you won't be able to get it to work without some modifications. I think once your are starting to make modification to do Zwift, then you might as well save up for a set of power-meter pedals. Sorry, I wish I had a better response, but what I would tell you to do to get it to work would not be worth the effort.
How to you know what resistance setting to pick when going up or down hill with Zwift?
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Got a question I got a spin bike from ProForm with a magnetic wheel how would I make that work
just like any other spin bike , you control the resistance. the readings of watts and cadance for zwift come from the powermeter pedals
Thanks. Can I sincronice with Garmin too?
Do you mean "synchronize"?
Yes, absolutely
Hi. nice video.. What tire size you used?
The default size, I think it's 27 inch or 700 c, keep in mind the speed and cadence sensor on a spin bike is not the most accurate to do Zwift. It is only a low cost method, the best option is to use power pedals.
@@powerkarma why 27”, that wheel is nowhere near 27”.
@@dimplezdimples8451 I'm not an expert at this set up. I personally do not use my spin bike with a cadence and speed sensor. I use power meter pedals. When It comes to the size, I believe someone in other comments recommended a smaller wheel size. I personally think focusing on the wheel size is irrelevant. Wheel size calibration is relevant when you have a wheel contacting the ground and the computer is using the wheel size to calculate actual speed. On a spin bike you don't have a wheel contacting the ground, therefore I don't think you will actually get an accurate wheel speed, no matter what size you choose. When I get some time, I will make another video comparing the two set ups, to understand the deviation between powermeter and speed and cadance set up.
@@powerkarma if the speed sensor registers rotation then it should be possible. I consider the spin bike wheel diameter from the center to the frame, which in my case is only 1/2" larger than the fly wheel diameter. A guy in these comments actually put the speed sensor on the left crank and calculated the crank/fly wheel ratio, got the equivalent circumference and it actually matched perfectly with the speed of the on board Garmin computer.
How would you figure out the circumference
I would just use the default, however as I've said many time in my comments, this is really not the best way to get on zwift.
I setup mine with speed sensor on the crank bottom bracket area. And I can't get the right speed! At 100rpm it tells me I'm doing 75watts and I can only do 10mph! My other idea is to try place it on the wheel
For sure! the speed sensor has to go on the wheel. Keep in mind, I don't recommend this set up to be an accurate option, it is strictly a low cost solution. The best result are produced by using powermeter pedals
I have the wahoo cadence on the spin bike but my ryder is not riding while i ride 😢 pleas help me
You did not mention a speed sensor, do you have a speed sensor on the bike?
I don’t understand why someone would install both cadence and speed on a spin bike. Without gears, the ratio between the two is always the same, which means even the speed sensor is essentially a cadence sensor multiplied by the gear ratio set by the fixed gear of the spin bike.
Because the app/software requires at least two inputs. As I've stated numerous times in comments and a note in the description, this is not the best method for using Zwift.
For a hr you recomend a smartwatch?
If you are talking about connecting to Zwift, then a smartwatch HR will not work, you will need an HR strap to connect to Zwift. Just about any good quality Bluetooth HR strap would work, whether you use a Bluetooth dongle on a PC or Apple TV. amzn.to/2IpdAgc
The wheel size is not 700c though so your speed and calculated power is going to be off.
I don't actually know what the correct size is to use. I don't use this setup on my spin bike
what about the tyre size ? thanks
As I've said before, using a speed and cadanece sensor is not my regular setup. I used these devices to show a low cost setup method to get on Zwift. I would use the default 27 inch or 700 c setting if I was going to use this setup.
@@powerkarma thankyou.
I've also just bought the ant + sensor and cable to connect to my laptop as swift wasn't connecting via Bluetooth to my speed and cadence sensors.
The sad part of selecting unlisted roller or trainer.... is the watts limit is 400 maximum no matter how hard you pedal.... I’ll use power pedal if I have money , plus it give more accurate watts or select any classic trainer so there is no limit on the watts
I think the best option is with powermeter pedals.
can i know name sensor speed using spin bicycle.
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I have a problem ... I have installed the speed sensor, when I do the fastest cycling, I can only get 2-15 mph
I've stated this a few time and I now have a note in the comments about this. Using a speed and cadence sensor on a spin bike is only a low cost option to get on Zwift. You will need to upgrade to power meter pedals if you want a better experience.
What model is this spin bike?
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A question though, and this is not to poo poo on your video, but a spin bike is fixed gear right? So Zwift's guessed "power" is going to be dependant solely on how fast you are pedalling? You could take resistance completely off, spin to 110rpm and it will show you that you are at 400W when in reality it's 30W? The speed and cadence wasn't meant for a spin bike.
That's a good theory, I will have to give it a try to test that out, it seems to make sense, however I do recall when I set it up that the estimated power went up as I put more resistance on. I already put those sensors on my cross bike. I purchased those sensors just to do a video for a cheaper option than using the Powertap pedals, which is what I use on my spin bike for Zwift. I did not intend to keep those sensors on the spin bike.
Correction, I just watched the video again, I think you are right. As I increase resistance the watts did not go up, but I also did not have an HR strap on at the time. Again the purpose of buying those sensors was to provide a cheaper option to use a spin bike on Zwift. I personally use and do recommend using power pedals to do it right.
@@powerkarma I agree, pedals are the way to go. I'm doing an article on this, hopefully for Zwift Insider. I just ran a test, two Zwift sessions, same HR, same bike, same cadence, one using power, the other using speed sensor. The one using speed sensors covered 5 miles in the time it took me to do 3.5 miles. The estimated power is tied only to speed, which is tied only to cadence on a spin bike.
Exactly my thoughts. A speedsensor on a flywheel with only one gear is senseless. Although it seems to work on Zwift, it can´t be the right speed.
@@NelsonMuntz68 It's definitely not, I actually did the ZwiftInsider article that shows how way off it is. It won't let me post a link, but search for "IS SPEED AND CADENCE ON A SPIN BIKE ADEQUATE FOR ZWIFT? A REAL WORLD TEST"
How about steering controller
I don't know that is going to happen with this setup, however I once did the mountain bike course using my phone for steering.
what about the tyre size?
If you check the comments, there are other people that use this set up that gave recommendations. I personally don't use this setup and I don't know what tire size to choose.
I would imagine the power and speed numbers would be way off if you don't have the proper tire size imputed
It will be off, I don't know the correct size that should be used. As I've stated before I don't personally use this set up, I was just demonstrating a low cost possibility. I probably should have invested a little more time to help clarify what wheel size to choose.
@@powerkarma i actually tried this on a spin bike we had and since there's a direct connection between the pedals and the flywheel the power constantly showed 400 watts no matter my cadence. Ended up using used vector 2s
@@chrishartzell6130 The 400 Watt limit, I'm aware of that issue, you will be limited to 400 watt if you used a speed and cadence sensor with a bicycle on a trainer.
Does your bike have belt or chain? Does it matter for zwift and power metering?
I have a chain drive, when I set it up I gave it a quick adjustment. In over two years of owning it I've given it one other adjustment. I've had no problems with it at all. If I ever break this thing or wear it out, I would consider a belt drive.
@@powerkarma thank you for the answer!
i Googled powertap p2 meter pedals and bro wtf they are 800 dollars, thats more then my bike
I understand, even the cheap option of $500 pedal may be too much for some, this is why I showed a cheaper option that is not really the best option, but it works. I personally can justify the cost because I do race bicycles. I can move the pedals from my spin bike to one of the bikes I race. I think for some people a good option will be just using your current bicycle with a speed and cadence sensor with a used trainer for $100 or $200.