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[Closed] How to set wheel size on a Garmin 520

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I have a Garmin 520 that talks to my Elite Turbo Muin trainer. All is well bar the speed that is more than a little ambitious (78mph average on the last ride!). Apparently I need to set the wheel size on said device, any ideas how I do this?


 
Posted : 21/12/2017 9:33 am
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If you have a speed sensor, it's automatic. Ride it on the road and it calibrates. You need the Garmin to pair with the speed sensor. And of course have it on the back wheel 😉


 
Posted : 21/12/2017 9:35 am
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If you have a speed sensor, it's automatic. Ride it on the road and it calibrates. You need the Garmin to pair with the speed sensor. And of course have it on the back whee

Speed sensor is integrated into the turbo (it's a direct drive version so no back wheel) so difficult to take on the road!


 
Posted : 21/12/2017 9:40 am
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Posted : 22/12/2017 8:37 am
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Is it not in the bike profile page? I have a 500 and I'm sure it was possible to set it manually. I don't know on the 520 though,


 
Posted : 22/12/2017 10:19 am
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Depending on the model, it's under bike settings.

This covers setting this stuff for indoor training...

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/how-to-train-indoors-with-your-garmin.html

Older models mentioned, but similar. Also note the comment about speed and distance... it really doesn't matter on a trainer (unless your training is all about posting Zwift rides on Strava 😉 )


 
Posted : 22/12/2017 10:45 am

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