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Edge Devices and Speed and Cadence Sensor Compatibility

Most Edge devices are compatible with the following Garmin speed and cadence sensors as well as select third-party ANT+ compatible sensors (visit the ANT+ Directory for compatible sensors):

NOTE: The Edge 305 and 705 are compatible with the GSC 10, but will not be compatible with Garmin's newer speed and cadence sensors. For other Edge devices, refer to your owner's manual to determine if your device can be paired with speed and/or cadence sensors.


Speed Sensor 2

measures speed only

 

Speed Sensor 2

Cadence Sensor 2

measures cadence only

 

Cadence Sensor 2

GSC 10

(discontinued)

measures both speed and cadence

GSC 10

Bike Speed Sensor (BSS)

(discontinued)

measures speed only

Bike Speed Sensor


Bike Cadence Sensor (BCS)

(discontinued)

measures cadence only

Bike Cadence Sensor


When pairing one or more of these sensors with your Edge, the appropriate settings will need to be selected for the sensor(s) to work properly:

  • Spd/Cad Sensor or Speed/Cadence = GSC 10 or ANT+ compatible third-party dual sensor

  • Spd Sensor or Speed = BSS, Speed Sensor 2, or ANT+ compatible third-party speed only sensor

  • Cad Sensor or Cadence = BCS, Cadence Sensor 2, or ANT+ compatible third-party cadence only sensor

  • Spd and Cad Sensor or Speed and Cadence = BCS or Cadence Sensor 2 and BSS or Speed Sensor 2, or ANT+ compatible third-party cadence only and speed only sensors

On most newer Edge devices you can simply select "Search All" and then select the appropriate sensor description(s) when pairing your sensor(s), but on older Edge devices you may need to change the advanced Speed/Cadence Sensor settings before pairing your sensor(s). The advanced Speed/Cadence Sensor settings allow you to set up your Edge according to the specific type of speed and/or cadence sensor being used.


To Access the Advanced Speed/Cadence Sensor Settings:

NOTE: The following are general steps and may not match your particular Edge device. For specific instructions refer to your owner's manual.


  1. Go to Main Menu.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Select Bike Settings.

  4. Select Bike Name (default is Bike 1).

  5. Select ANT+ Spd/Cad or Speedometer graphPedals on a gear crank.

  6. Change Bike sensors present? to Yes or select Enable, if needed.

  7. Select Sensor Details.

  8. Select correct setting based on the type of sensor(s) you are using.