Need a new cadense sensor

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    Marauder

    While out for a very windy ride over the weekend I realised I had lost my cadense sensor magnet connected to the crank arm.
    I was looking into buying one from Ebay then did some digging and there is a suggestions from the states to use stronger magnets such as neodymium, however these conversations are nearly 5 years old and all the links on there are out of date.

    https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?11854-Using-a-rare-earth-%28neodymium%29-magnet-to-replace-the-GSC-10-crank-arm-magnet

    Looked at an online store in the UK who sells magnets but it doesn’t looks like they stock the correct size (something like 12.7mm outside diameter x 6.4mm inside diameter x 3.2mm thick) to attach to the peddle bolt as I was thinking of getting some with a hole so I can if needed use an allen key to take the peddles of as these magnets are supposed to be really strong.

    Has anyone tried these magnets and recommend a stockist or someone recommend an alternative.

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    Martyn_K

    Maplin also do them if you
    Maplin also do them if you are in dire need and can’t wait for the post. Do a search on their website for magnets and take the part number in to the store.

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    Marauder

    Thanks all just want I need
    Thanks all just want I need 😀

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    vonhelmet

    I bought 5 for £2.60 on ebay,
    I bought 5 for £2.60 on ebay, and I’ve got one on each bike. They are strong, but you can shift them if you need to get the pedals off.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181531943162

    You’ll pay more if it says “cycling” or “cadence” anywhere near it.

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    PhillBrown

    I purchased some of
    I purchased some of these…
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231560894050
    (Seller has different quantities listed at better prices if requiring more than one.)

    A little hesitant to use them as I was concerned about loosing them! But, after 1000kms including gravel cycle tracks and New Forest cattle grids… The magnet hasn’t moved at all and picks-up perfectly. Well recommended…

    As strong as they are, they can be removed fairly simply so there’s no need to get one with a hole.

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    BrokenBootneck

    If you buy a 5cm x 5cm x2cm
    If you buy a 5cm x 5cm x2cm you can have a right laugh on the 2p machines in the arcades!

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    BrokenBootneck

    I use a Neodymium on my bikes
    I use a Neodymium on my bikes have no issues with them, be careful applying them as they are brittle and shatter quite easily. Plenty of sites stocking them if you google them.

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