This is one of the best, quickest and cheapest ways to start cycling with power. You can easily install the crank, with little more than just having to tighten two bolts. A single-side crank is relatively easily moved between bikes and would probably take about the same time as swapping over two pedals and with…
Starting at $490, power2max power meters feature dual-leg power measurement, left/right balance, Bluetooth SMART, ANT+ and auto-zero, among other features. power2max fits virtually every crankset, including SRAM, FSA, ROTOR, Cannondale, Specialized and more. Yep, even cyclo crossers, MTBers and track cyclists might have a smile on their face with these 😉 Claimed accuracy: 99% Format:…
The PowerTap P2 is now listed at powertap.com but as of 16October there is nothing there except a name and placeholder. Josh from PowerMeterCity has given me the specs he has from the PowerTap rep, listed below. Even though there is a dearth of information out there; fear not, you can pre-order these babies right…
The choice for the best power meter pedals was, until recently, limited to Garmin Vector, Favero Assioma and Powertap P1. SRM EXACT pedals are now available for pre-order. You can now pre-order the SRM LOOK EXACT pedals from Power Meter City. Headlines: Claimed +/- 1.5% accuracy BLE + ANT+ 100 Hour battery from a 5…
Garmin have issued a detailed service advisory here (link to:garmin.com). If you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself then you can send them off to be serviced by Garmin. You should also receive a CODE for a free set of UPGRADED battery door covers. If that isn’t enough there is also a firmware v3.50…
The IQ2 Power Meter Kickstarter campaign had to hit is £87,464 goal by 24 May 2018 and, at the time of writing, has 3,216 backers amounting to a whopping £722,168. The goal for shipping is 1st October 2018. What’s the big deal? There are lots of ‘ifs’ around this one but if a reasonably accurate…
2019 Update: Power Meter Pedals are the best choice for most bike riders. Is Garmin? Favero? PowerTap? Which is best? Let’s see…
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…
Trainesense have been on the radar for almost a year now and I have briefly mentioned them a few times, including here. It looks much closer to market now. Exciting! So we are looking at a tool which can measure the 3D force vectors from a hand paddle. OK it excludes total drag and propulsion…
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…
30% off Stages Shimano Ultegra 6800. Yep THIRTY percent 30%.
OK smarty-pants, how well do you know your power meters? 1. Power Meter 101 2. Power Meter Know-It-All
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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 +/-…
In this detailed Favero Assioma Duo Review we look in great detail at Favero’s successor to the popular bePRO power meter pedals. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better…it did. Favero Assioma Duo Review – Favero’s Duo (Uno) Models The ASSIOMA is a candidate for the Best Power Meter. Favero ASSIOMA…
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 your next…
Watteam Powerbeat Review This Watteam Powerbeat Review takes a close look at an accurate, budget, crank-based powermeter system with lots of options.WatTeam recently released their 2nd generation of power meter. It’s dual-sided and dual-band (ANT+ & BTLE). That makes it generally appealing to a wider market. However at $499 it also comes with an attractively…
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…
10% Discount off most power meters and accessories International buyers will need to consider import duties for their country. Just enter the COUPON CODE: ‘the5krunner10’ Exceptions: Garmin – 10% sotre credit instead ASSIOMA – Not currently offered
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…
