What’s going to be new on the Power Meter front in 2018? We’ve had a lot of new PM products to potentially buy over the last couple of years. Sometimes there is quite a delay between announcement and availability. So I approach this year thinking “It’s going to be a quiet one“. That could turn…
There is some interesting powermeter firmware news from Favero. EDIT: There will be more detailed news on this subject on 24 April. I guess you are here because of Favero’s teaser email! It looks like their OVAL/ELIPTICAL firmware mods, which are now in beta, will go live in April 2018 (Source: AC @favero).This will be…
Garmin’s in-house team at GarminLabs have 5 new Running Power CIQ apps for your high-end Garmin Watches: 935, Fenix 5; and Chronos. What’s New? Garmin Running Power apps have just hit the slightly re-vamped ConnectIQ Store at Garmin.com. As you can see there are 5 running power apps, each covering a slightly different angle…
Running – – 3 Ways to Run with Power – – Garmin Running Power (GRP), STRYD, RunScribe December 2017 sees Garmin’s Running Power app (GRP) go live for public consumption. RunScribe are still in beta with their running power algorithm as they fine-tune the PACE accuracy components. STRYD is there too as the incumbant. …
It might seem superficially obvious to some people that “the most accurate power meter” might be the best power meter. Or maybe the most repeatably accurate powermeter is the best? But then maybe the most repeatably accurate powermeter involves: a huge sum of money; an inconvenient placement on your bike; and a usage case totally…
Garmin Running Power to be added to existing Garmin High-End hardware from November 2017 onwards via a free CIQ app. Also requires HRM-TRI, or similar
OK smarty-pants, how well do you know your power meters? 1. Power Meter 101 2. Power Meter Know-It-All
Any hilariously named product has to be from either 4iiii or WAHOO. This time it’s the turn of 4iiii with an announcement today for a dual-sided, dual-band, crank-based power meter with Q1.2018 availability firmed up/announced in January 4iiii always seem to add an innovative twist or two and this announcement is no exception Features: Power accuracy +/-…
WatTeam have just announced some new product variations and a market-shaking price for their PowerBeat product. Quick Recap Previously you would install the POWERBEAT sensor yourself on your crank and it would look something like this. It was a bit of a faff to install but the DIYers amongst you would be able to manage…
PowerTap have just dropped the price of their P1 pedals to $999 matching the price of the Vector 3 With the 10% discount from PowerMeterCity that’s $899 in the USA for the P1s, 10% discount also for UK/EU buyers below I will be clarifying later today if Cycle Power Meters in Europe are also following…
/ davetrendler Q: Do you have high goals? Q: Are you trying to qualify for an event or place high at a certain race? Perhaps you simply want to run a faster time than you’ve run before. The higher you set your goals and the better you become, the more commitment you’ll need to reach…
This post has been supersede with more up-to-date info. See below. FULL ANNOUNCEMENT AND DETAILS (HERE) Specs are a bit thin on the ground but Favero have been teasing this for a few weeks and today I got the confirmatory public email. My understanding is that we have a new dual-sided or single-sided PM, like…
The nice FEDEX man has just left me with a package and a smile as WATTEAM’s POWERBEAT finally arrived. POWERBEAT is now shipping and available at PowerMeterCity and from the Amazon links below if you are buying in Europe. Obviously I have a review planned but what stands out is the novel location, dual-sided stats and the…
WATTEAM’s Powerbeat power meter is now shipping and available at PowerMeterCity. 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…
For those of you looking at STAGES for a crank-based power meter solution you can now buy them online AND you can get 10% off with the Power Meter City code: the5krunner10. Stages have held off from dealing through online channels for longer than most of their competitors. There are now selected online dealers offering…
Ha Ha. Geddit? Cheque list. This is going to be expensive! I appreciate that Americans spell cheque differently (check) which sort of loses half the audience. But I will persevere regardless of linguistics. Luckily I’ve been doing triathlons for a while and have also finished the half-distance. I write an endurance gadget sports blog. So I…
REVIEW: ROTOR INpower Trade in your old ROTOR power meter for a new INpower or 2INpower ROTOR are offering an upgrade to either INpower or 2INpower in exchange for your Power or POWER LT. REVIEW: ROTOR INpower Manufacturer/Distributor Offer Details Below (may be region/dealer specific): By upgrading, among other features you’ll get up to 250 hours…
International buyers will need to consider import duties for their country. Just enter the COUPON CODE: ‘the5krunner10’ at checkout.
PowerPod Review This Powerpod review takes a quick look at cycling’s cheapest power meter. Great for your first foray into what could otherwise be an expensive purchase. The PowerPod is a low-cost power meter also with extra bits of cycling efficiency data – all without using a strain gauge. In a few words… It’s an…
Garmin Vector Review In this Garmin Vector Review we take a detailed look at all aspects of the Version 2 pedals from Garmin. This detailed review of Garmin’s Vector 2 power meter offering will give a thorough coverage of most aspects of installation and usage. Vector 2 gives an improved installation over and above the…
