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Significantly Inaccurate Speed/Distance (GSC-10 Sensor) AND Power Data (PowerTap)?

Former Member
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An issue has popped up for me in the last week with highly inaccurate data on a Garmin GSC-10 speed/cadence sensor AND a PowerTap G3 power meter. I put in new batteries on both, but still have not resolved the issue. I was wondering if anybody else had a similar issue - I searched the forum, but did not see any threads about this.

On a local descent, which I cruise down at 30-35 mph, it displayed 50+ mph. (However, the cadence appeared to be accurate throughout the ride, which is measured through the same GSC-10 sensor). The distance was also too long by maybe 30% (~10 miles, instead of the actual ~7 miles).

In addition, the wattage on the way up was also significantly high. It was stated that I averaged 300+ watts over the 15-minute climb, but I was putting in no more than a tempo 200 watts.

As these are two separate ANT+ devices (the speed/cadence sensor and the power meter), I can't imagine that the issue stems from both. I did put in new batteries for both without success. I wonder if the firmware 10.0 update created this issue? I don't recall if I had ridden since updating the firmware in mid-December, as I've been busy traveling for the holidays.

If anybody else had a similar issue, or has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.
  • When there is a power meter the Edge uses the rpm from the power meter. Since the G3 is a hub meter the Edge uses the rpm from it for speed/distance and the problem it most likely with the G3.
  • Check the wheel size setting under the senor details for the G3 on the Edge.

    For your set-up the order of precedence for speed/distance data is

    • G3
    • GSC-10
    • GPS
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    Check the wheel size setting under the senor details for the G3 on the Edge.

    For your set-up the order of precedence for speed/distance data is

    • G3
    • GSC-10
    • GPS


    Thank you both! I never occurred to me that the G3 also measured speed and cadence, and that all the erroneous data could have been generated by the G3. With the priority order, it turns out that the GSC-10 has been completely redundant for a year now. I'm rather embarrassed, and appreciative for the guidance.
  • Now cadence is a different story.

    With your set-up cadence will come first from the GSC-10 and then the G3.