Pros - As a technogeek and novice to the cycling world, seeing my cadence real-time has been very helpful. I can make sure I'm spinning in a specific target zone or just use the info to gauge when it is time to shift gears. The pod itself is easy to install and simple in operation (A magnet on the crank arm passes by the pod affixed to the bike frame). It may look like a cheap bit of plastic, but it has held up well on my road bike (No rock damage, haven't clipped it with my shoe, etc.).

Cons - If you have a non "c" class watch...er, wristop computer...from Suunto, you'll have to upgrade to the t3c, t4c, or t6c. Also, I seem to have to pair my Cadence Pod with my t6c at the start of every session. The t6c usually starts picking up the pod by the end of my warmup phase (~0.25 miles) but it can be a bit tricky pairing and pedalling at the same time. Finally, I get abnormal readings (250 rpm) if a) the magnet on crank arm is even with the pod (as it will be if you stretch your right leg and have your left pedal in the 12 o'clock position) or b) pass the magnet on the crank arm clockwise past the Pod (backpedalling is bad).

All said, it doesn't look like much but it works as advertised. It is a bit more expensive than other cadence measuring devices, but since I am a Suunto HR monitor user it is nice to have all the data in one place. I've come to rely on the info and would purchase it again.

It isn't a very technologically sophisticated device (just the pod and a magnet) and it may look like a fairly cheap bit of plastic...but it does in fact send your cadence information to your Suunto "c" series watch accurately and in real-time. So if your training regimen requires you to spin along within a certain range, this will do the trick (well, this and a Suunto training watch...er, wristop computer). And, if you have a t6c you are probably using STraM...the data will transfer into there as well. Ultimately, despite it's appearance, it has been durable, reliable, and useful. I'd call it a 5-star product if it were only a little less expensive.

The cadence pod works just fine as long as you have the "c" class of Suunto watches....er, wristop computers. That is "c" as in t4c or t6c. If not, you'll have to upgrade from your current model.

As for the functionality...it's great to have my cadence information in real-time. If you're a techno-geek or beginner (like me) this item will help.

That being said, I have had a few minor issues. The cadence pod doesn't seem to pair right away with my t6c but it will usually link up before my warm-up ends (0.25miles). Once it is paired with the t6c, it stays paired (no data dropouts). Also, I get abnormally high readings (rpm) if the magnet on the crank arm a) stops at the POD on the frame (as it would the left pedal is at the 12 o'clock position) or b) passes by the sensor backwards.