What is RideSense bluetooth?

Features. RideSense 2.0 adds BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) to the existing ANT+ connectivity so your bike and performance data are more connected than ever before. Send cadence and speed data directly to any BLE enabled device including Apple & Android devices running applications such as Strava.

How do I reset giant Ridesense?

Reset RIDESENSE Method 1: Remove the battery, wait 30 seconds before inserting it back, the RIDESENSE is now reset. Method 2: Press and hold the RESET button for 12 seconds and wait for the red and yellow indicator to light up once respectively, the RIDESENSE is now reset.

Is Giant Ridesense any good?

Verdict: If you’re looking for a lightweight speed sensor that connects very easy – this could be the one for you. You’ll have to check that the sensor will fit on your bike, but if it does then we’d definitely recommend the RideSense.

What does ANT+ compatible mean?

interoperability
ANT+ stands for interoperability which means that ANT+ products from multiple brands work together. Plus, because devices are compatible, you can always add to or update your monitoring system.

Does giant RideSense work with Garmin?

The sleek RideSense 2.0 unit fits neatly into any Giant or Liv RideSense Ready bicycle frame instantly connecting your bike, using the existing RideSense port so you can upgrade your existing ANT+ unit. We tried the sensor with a Giant NeosTrack, a Garmin and an iPhone and all 3 picked the sensor up with ease.

Does ANT+ work with Strava?

“As of October 28th, 2019, Bluetooth and ANT+ sensors will no longer pair directly with the Strava phone app. Strava will continue to record heart rate from sensors in our Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy/Gear and Android WearOS apps.

How does DuoTrap Bluetooth work?

Bontrager DuoTrap is the integrated sensor that wirelessly transmits ANT+ and Bluetooth® Smart signals to your computer or phone. The easy-to-use sensor installs in seconds and fits directly into the chainstay of select Trek bicycles for a clean look and preserved aerodynamics.

Which is better ANT+ or Bluetooth?

Bluetooth Smart Communication Because of Bluetooths communication protocol it can transmit data faster than ANT+, roughly 64x per second, 16x faster than ANT+. When using Bluetooth, once a connection between two devices has been made, no other bluetooth accessories can connect to the same device.