Verve Infocrank Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/verve-infocrank-review.htmlPower meters tend to be products that I test for the longest duration prior to posting a review. … Like most crank/spider based power meters you have to be somewhat aware of any compatibility issues with your bike (frame).
Giro d’Italia 2017–The Trainers, Power Meters and Gadgets of the Pro Peloton
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/giro-ditalia-2017-trainers-powermeters-tech.htmlWith that, let’s start with power meters. … Starting with the Tour Down Under back in January, we’ve seen a bit more stabilization of power meters within the pro peloton.
Women’s WorldTour Pro Teams: The Trainers, Power Meters, and Other Tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/womens-worldtour-cycling-pro-tech.htmlYesterday I detailed the trainers and power meters of the Men’s WorldTour teams (plus a few odds and ends), as seen at the Tour de France. … And lest you think all women had power meters? Nope.
Friday Tech Tidbits: Banning power meters at Tour de France, Polar Vantage now shipping, new COROS APEX GPS watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/friday-tech-tidbits-banning-power-meters-at-tour-de-france-polar-vantage-now-shipping-new-coros-apex-gps-watch.html"Power meters are very useful in training but when riders use them in a race it means they know exactly what kind of efforts they need to make – for how long and at this or that level. … First off, most pros in the Tour de France (TdF) aren’t actually using power meters to pace their efforts in the various stages, especially catching up to other groups like implied in many cases.
WatTeam Halts Production of Power Meters, Focuses on Acquisition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/watteam-halts-production-of-power-meters-focuses-on-acquisition.htmlToday WatTeam has decided to cease production of power meters while they focus on looking for a strategic partner to carry their low-cost power meter concept forward. … They had prototypes of power meters that could be more directly integrated into the crankset, thus reducing (or entirely eliminating) the installation challenges they faced when consumers installed them.
SRM: Their iOS app, PC8, and their thoughts on low-cost power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/pc8and-thoughts-meters.htmlWhile our discussions started there, they roamed to areas such as the iOS app, rechargeable power meters and the general trends around power meter price point. … They’ve also been waiting for SRM’s rechargeable battery power meters (the power meter itself, not the head unit).
Huge Spring Sale: 20% of all trainers, many power meters, and plenty more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/huge-spring-sale-2018-20-of-all-trainers-many-power-meters-and-plenty-more.htmlAnd while my title says all trainers and many power meters, the reality is that this applies to boatloads more devices/products too, especially if you think outside the box. … In this sale, each Clever Training (CT) VIP member is given a coupon code (SPRINGVIP) that’s good for 20% off a single non-sale item including all trainers and most power meters.
Quarq Lowers Power Meters Pricing Down to $399 for Certain Models
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/quarq-lowers-power-meters-pricing-down-to-399-for-certain-models.htmlThat’s a pretty massive drop – $200 less for the DUB power meters, and a $380 drop for the Specialized DZero units. … Now, keep in mind, this isn’t actually impacting all of Quarq’s power meters.
SRAM Quarq Riken Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/meter-depth-review.htmlBack in the spring Quarq announced their latest additions to the power meter lineup by unveiling the Riken and Elsa power meters. … You’ll dive into your bike settings on your computer and select power meters, then select to search/scan for it.
Kinetic inRide Bluetooth Smart Power Meter Accessory In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/kinetic-inride-bluetooth-smart-power-meter-accessory-in-depth-review.htmlThe inRide Bluetooth Smart accessory (tiny pod above) is the first Bluetooth Smart power meter to hit the market, just ahead of other Bluetooth Smart power meters. … Primarily because there are so many factors that go into it from performing perfect calibrations to trying to gather data across multiple head units and power meters.
Sea Otter 2018 Tech Roundup–Power Meters: SRM Pedals, 4iiii Podium, ROTOR INpower, and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/sea-otter-2018-tech-roundup-power-meters-srm-pedals-4iiii-podium-rotor-inpower-and-more.htmlStarting later this summer they’ll ship an aluminum variant of that, which they say will lower the price for their Origin product line of power meters. … Bluetooth Smart compatibility: Finally, given that all existing SRM power meters lack Bluetooth Smart compatibility (useful for apps like Zwift, or Polar/Suunto head units), I asked if anything was in play there.
Eurobike 2022 Tech Tidbits: Bryton Trainer, New Stages & Rotor Power Meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/07/eurobike-2022-tech-tidbits-bryton-trainer-new-stages-rotor-power-meters.htmlAnd the same goes for power meters. … No major new power meters were announced at Eurobike, but a handful of brands did minor updates to their lineups, including new variants.
Huge Fall Sale: 20% off All Trainers & Most Power Meters, $100 off Fenix 5, GoPro Hero6 deal!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/trainers-power-meters-fenix5-sale.htmlAnd while my title says all trainers and almost all power meters, the reality is that this applies to boatloads more devices/products too. … In this sale, each Clever Training (CT) VIP member is given a coupon code (BFVIP) that’s good for 20% off a single non-sale item including all trainers and almost all power meters.
4iiii Precision Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/4iiii-precision-review.htmlIt’s been about 8 months since 4iiii began shipping their Precision power meters to buyers, which is a small pod affixed to your crank arm. … Like most power meters, it’s usually best to configure one of your data metrics for a ‘smoothed’ power meter value, such as a 3-second (3s) or 10-second (10s) power value, as it helps to reduce some of the variability that is totally normal for power meters.
Power2Max NG Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/power2max-ng-power-meter-in-depth-review.htmlWhile most modern power meters will stabilize themselves with regards to temperature compensation and such, by tracking the zero offset you ensure that if something is amiss you catch it before it impacts your training/racing. … I’ve generally had pretty good luck though with the Fenix 5 for me and all other cycling power meters (not so for the Stryd running power meter though).
Shimano R9200P Power Meter In-Depth Review: Astonishingly Inaccurate
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/02/shimano-r9200p-power-meter-review-astonishingly-bad.htmlAnd as one who tests power meters for a living, it’s glaringly clear the Shimano R9200P follows in the footsteps of the previous generation Shimano power meters in one key area: It’s horribly inaccurate. … The parameters for when and why it’s inaccurate vary within a ride.
ROTOR announces new INpower power meters, starting at $779US
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/rotor-inpower-meters.htmlThat’s because ROTOR has come out with a completely new line of power meters, the INpower line, which is a series of axle based systems that measure left-leg power from within the bottom bracket. … Finally, a minor note about their existing ROTOR Power (full left/right) and ROTOR LT (left only) power meters.
Garmin Venu 3 In-Depth Review: More Sleep Analytics, Power Meters, and More!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-venu-3-in-depth-review-more-sleep-analytics-power-meters-and-more.htmlStill, the Venu 3 not only expanded the number of sport profiles, but also the data recorded in those profiles – including new support for power meters and recovery time metrics. … Simply twisting your wrist even just a few millimeters instantly resolves that, and for most people it because a completely subconscious motion in short order.
Stages Power announces carbon crank options, talks a bit about dual leg power
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/stages-announces-options.htmlToday at Eurobike, Stages announced their first foray into offering carbon crank arm options with their power meters pre-installed. … Speaking of which, there were some minor downwards adjustments of Euro prices on different models of existing Stages alloy power meters, based on a variety of factors including the exchange rate.
ROTOR 2INpower In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/rotor-2inpower-in-depth-review.htmlOver the last few years, ROTOR has been slowly increasing both the quantity of power meters they make – as well as the types of power meters they make. … In doing so, I’ve been recording boatloads of test data, with usually 2-3 other power meters on the bike at the same time.
Huge Spring Sale: 20% of all trainers, all power meters, and plenty more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/huge-spring-sale-20-of-all-trainers-all-power-meters-and-plenty-more.htmlAnd while my title says all trainers and power meters, the reality is that this applies to boatloads more devices/products too. … Here’s some quick guidance on both categories: Power Meters: You’ve pretty much seen all there is to see on new power meter announcements this season.
Quarq DZero Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/quarq-dzero-power-meter-in-depth-review.htmlThis past summer at Eurobike, Quarq announced their latest generation of power meters, the DZero lineup. … In doing so, I’ve been recording boatloads of test data, with usually 2-3 other power meters on the bike at the same time.
SRM X Power MTB Power Meter First Look: A Turning Point for SRM?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/09/srm-x-power-mtb-power-meter-first-look-a-turning-point-for-srm.htmlSo things could go horribly wrong when I actually try and use them and compare them to other power meters on the same bike. … The SRM X may well be the first power meter pedal for mountain bikers once it gets to market later this year.
4iiii’s Introduces $399 Power Meter, Precision: My First Ride With It
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/4iiiis-introduces-precision.htmlIn doing so, as the post headline implies, they’ve jumped onboard with the plans to further drive the price of power meters down into a larger cycling audience. … Just me, Precision…and three other power meters.
Garmin Running Power App: The good, the bad, and the ugly
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/garmin-running-power-good.htmlSide note for prospective DIY testers: Do ensure that if you’re comparing multiple running power meters that your weight is correct and identical across all devices/sensors and watches. … So for example, all of their current running watches are using wrist-based accelerometers to help taper pace against GPS pace oddities (just as Suunto and others do).
