Speed, cadence and heart rate sensors
Which dual-mode sensor, when both speak the same protocols?
These two are close enough that most of the specification is identical — both switch between speed and cadence, both broadcast ANT+ and Bluetooth, both mount without a magnet. One publishes a figure the other does not.
| Compared on | BK467 speed and cadence sensor, IP67 | Speed and cadence sensor, Bluetooth and ANT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Modes | Speed or cadence, switched by resetting the battery | Speed and cadence |
| Protocols | Bluetooth and ANT+ | Bluetooth and ANT+ |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | Not published |
| Mounting | Not published | Elastic double-sided band, no tools |
| Listed on amazon.com | No | No |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
No amazon.com listing was found for this one. We hold references for other markets but none for the United States, so it may not be buyable here — which is the first thing to weigh against anything below.
The one with a stated ingress rating, and on a component that lives at hub or crank height in road spray that is the figure worth having. IP67 means dust-tight and able to survive immersion — more than a bike sensor should ever need, and exactly what it will get in February.
No amazon.com listing was found for this one. We hold references for other markets but none for the United States, so it may not be buyable here — which is the first thing to weigh against anything below.
The one that publishes its mounting: a double-sided elastic band, fitted without tools, which is what makes moving a sensor between bikes a two-minute job. Same protocols, same roles, and no ingress figure stated.
If you want speed and cadence at the same time, yes — a dual-mode sensor is one or the other, not both. Two of these still costs less than one conventional dedicated pair.
Both broadcast ANT+ and Bluetooth, which is what keeps a sensor usable across head units. A sensor speaking only Bluetooth can be invisible to a unit that expects ANT+.
It sits on the inside face of the crank arm and has to clear the chainstay through a full rotation. Measure with the crank at its closest point, not at the bottom of the stroke.
Speed/cadence · Bluetooth and ANT+ · IP67 · app compatible
A dual-protocol speed and cadence sensor with a published IP67 rating and stated compatibility with Zwift, Rouvy, Ride with GPS, Peloton and Wahoo apps.
Best for: Indoor training, where named app compatibility and a sealed housing both earn their place.
Speed/cadence · Bluetooth and ANT+ · elastic band mount
A dual-protocol speed and cadence sensor at the same entry price as the Magene, mounting with an elastic double-sided band and no tools.
Best for: A second sensor to pair with the first, or a spare for a second bike.
