WATTEAM’s Powerbeat power meter is now shipping and available at PowerMeterCity.

10% Discount Coupon ‘the5krunner10’ or 10% store credit with Garmin

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). Many thanks in advance if you buy through this link and support this site.

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.