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Arofly, the worlds smallest power meter and only $129?
From Lennard Zinn's article:
http://www.velonews.com/2017/09/bike...r-meter_448731 They claim +/- 2% accuracy. Time will tell if it really works or not |
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too funny Last edited by eBAUMANN; 09-22-2017 at 03:46 PM. |
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Most folks probably have a head unit that would measure power at this point (heck, even me as of last week). Having to buy another would be non-sensical and the total layout would be compatible with other, more proven systems. I like the innovation and one day it may lead to something that works, and is more affordable. |
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Arofly, the worlds smallest crappiest power meter and only $129 *
*plus a bunch more money for a crappy head unit. No one is probably reading this and no one will probably be buying this. |
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Considering you can get a Wattteam for $249 and a 4iii for $399 that work with any head unit, this doesn't make sense on any level, net even make sense from a price saving perspective, let alone form a power measuring perspective.
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i'll stick with my spoke reflector power meters |
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Sounds pretty good unless you need it to work.
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It's not for folks that seriously train with power but you already knew that.
Just like you know that a flat-less tire that sells for $19.99 is not a solution for any of our training rides. This is perfect for the guy that bought a HR power estimator a few years ago and realizes that he wants a better, (slightly) more accurate power reading. (Similar idea to iBike). It will get better over several iterations (if the company doesn't go the way of Brim Bros) and, eventually, it will be a decent tool. I like that companies try this stuff. I think something like this could have an awesome application with e-bikes (data coming from a smaller/lighter unit). And, while you might scoff at e-bikes, most brands are off 10-20% this year + the only growing segment right now are e-bikes.
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To all the posters in this thread...did you not read that it can be used with a free app on your phone? And yeah, it’s not for people training for an Ironman, but it could be a useful inexpensive tool for the weekend cyclist who is trying to push himself to be faster. A few simple metrics may help him train better and let him see his improvements. I hope the company succeeds. Great concept!
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it it worked, the price wouldn't be bad. mainly because it would by far be the easiest power meter to swap from bike to bike. other than maybe Powertap wheels, but those can't go between various different bikes (road, cx, mtb, gravel, single speed, etc.) as easily.
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Curious to see what real world tests show for accuracy. Measuring power is a big challenge and very few of the established power meters are truly accurate within 2%.
The study referenced in this article, http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/la...-meters-330322, basically says the current state of power meter accuracy is poor. Is measuring power badly a help to the less serious cyclist? No, imho. Better to just test on a hill against a clock as a measure of fitness. |
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Quoting a useful comment on the road.cc review:
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