
Just when you thought it was safe to go out on the streets without finding yet another new place to stick a power meter…
What’s special?
- Relatively easy installation – nothing needs to be replaced, you add it on to your existing cranks;
- Novel location;
- Dual-sided power;
- Accurate;
- MTB option – available soon;
- ANT+ and BTLE;
- Cadence +L/R power [plus…PS + TE on ANT+ only – they’re interesting but relatively useless metrics though really];
- >>50 hours battery life in normal use;
- Under $500 a pair; and of course
- 10% discount with PowerMeterCity with the code the5krunner10 (if outside US please check import charges+shipping).
Q: Would I buy one?
A: Yes, if I were buying a PM for the first time for one bike. For a multi-bike solution I’d still go for the BePro as a ‘budget’ option. For a super-cheap option I’d MAYBE try the POWERPOD and for a single crank solution maybe the STAGES. (Discounts on all at PMC)
My concerns?
- Not many.
- Swapping bikes is not possible right now. But, down the line, additional sensors attached to another bike’s cranks will go part-way to making the product bike-swappable.
- Then again. Look back at the price.
More to follow.
How accurate is the running pace? I have not seen any review anywhere confirming this accuracy, on treadmill or outdoors.
What is your experience with it like? satisfied?
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