# Setup?

**URL:** <https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466>\
**Category:** Archived: General Discussion\
**Created:** [October 31, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466 "2017-10-31T14:56:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 9\
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**Author:** ![Tom\_Egbertsen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/tom_egbertsen/32/228564_2.png) [@Tom\_Egbertsen](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Tom_Egbertsen)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/1 "2017-10-31T14:56:49Z")

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Hello everyone,

I want to start Zwifting but I have one question before I start buying everything…

Do you need a speed AND cadence sensor to play Zwift or is a speed sensor enough on its own?

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I hope someone can help 🙂

The speed sensor I want to buy:&nbsp;[https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00G8QJ7BI/ref=ox\_sc\_mini\_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF](https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00G8QJ7BI/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF)

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**Author:** ![olivier\_pieret](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b4bc9f/32.png) [@olivier\_pieret](https://forums.zwift.com/u/olivier_pieret)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/2 "2017-10-31T15:33:41Z")

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It is depending of your home trainer. If smart trainer , no need

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**Author:** ![Steve\_1506](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/steve_1506/32/253549_2.png) [@Steve\_1506](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Steve_1506)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/3 "2017-10-31T15:51:41Z")

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Cadence is not required.

Speed is required if your trainer does not report power.

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**Author:** ![Tom\_Egbertsen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/tom_egbertsen/32/228564_2.png) [@Tom\_Egbertsen](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Tom_Egbertsen)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/4 "2017-10-31T15:59:43Z")

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Ik have a Tacx Blue motion, so no smart trainer. Does this meander I do need cadance?

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**Author:** ![Gerrie\_Delport\_ODZ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/gerrie_delport_odz/32/437556_2.png) [@Gerrie\_Delport\_ODZ](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Gerrie_Delport_ODZ)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/5 "2017-10-31T17:30:10Z")

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No with that trainer you don’t need cadence (I don’t know if the Avatar’s legs will move without a cadence sensor but that is just a visual thing.). My personal opinion is I would get a sensor that has speed and cadence as you may later want to see your cadence.&nbsp;

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**Author:** ![olivier\_pieret](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b4bc9f/32.png) [@olivier\_pieret](https://forums.zwift.com/u/olivier_pieret)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/6 "2017-10-31T17:56:44Z")

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yes, you need speed and cadence sensor see&nbsp;[https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/203152565-Which-trainers-does-Zwift-support-](https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/203152565-Which-trainers-does-Zwift-support-)

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**Author:** ![Tom\_Egbertsen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/tom_egbertsen/32/228564_2.png) [@Tom\_Egbertsen](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Tom_Egbertsen)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/7 "2017-10-31T18:40:43Z")

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I am a little confused with all thema different answers but I Think i will take a speed and cadence sensor. Does anyone know any cheap andere good ones? Under €50?

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**Author:** ![Gerrie\_Delport\_ODZ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/gerrie_delport_odz/32/437556_2.png) [@Gerrie\_Delport\_ODZ](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Gerrie_Delport_ODZ)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/8 "2017-10-31T19:10:12Z")

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I use one of these on my bike:&nbsp;[https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-ANT-Fitness-Tracker-Bike-Speed-Cadence-Sensor-Speedometer-M8X8/302102847688?hash=item4656bba0c8:g:0WUAAOSwh2xX-1zM](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-ANT-Fitness-Tracker-Bike-Speed-Cadence-Sensor-Speedometer-M8X8/302102847688?hash=item4656bba0c8:g:0WUAAOSwh2xX-1zM)

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It has been working well sins January.&nbsp;

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**Author:** ![Tom\_Egbertsen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/gozwift/user_avatar/forums.zwift.com/tom_egbertsen/32/228564_2.png) [@Tom\_Egbertsen](https://forums.zwift.com/u/Tom_Egbertsen)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.zwift.com/t/setup/2466/9 "2017-10-31T19:16:38Z")

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Thanks a lot everyone!