Pedal Power Meters

[byedit]

Hi all, I am looking for a power meter and trying to decide between crunk, or pedals; I am leaning towards pedals:and researching Favero Assioma Doup or Look.

Any input on either of these options?

As background, I ride around 11-13 hours a week, and don't race.

Thanks!

[prototoast]

I recently got a pair of Assioma Duo-Shi pedals, and have been quite happy with them. They haven't given me any weird spikes the way crank arm power meters have (stages, 4iiii), and seem to be pretty consistent with the power my Quarqs read.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by prototoast

I recently got a pair of Assioma Duo-Shi pedals, and have been quite happy with them. They haven't given me any weird spikes the way crank arm power meters have (stages, 4iiii), and seem to be pretty consistent with the power my Quarqs read.

Plus one and same experience with the Assioma pedals. I highly recommend these.

[jpritchet74]

As a guy that has 5 SRM cranksets, I just got some SRM pedals and some Assiomo pedals this year - I can't imagine buying SRM cranks again.

The pedals work great!

[RiderR]

Assiomas are great. Just keep an eye on servicing/replacing bearings (an easy job), they have a limited life and tend to chew up the inside of the pedal body when they fail.

[Andy sti]

My Assioma Duo pedals have been perfect. No complaints and would highly recommend.

[Tommasini53]

Originally Posted by joosttx

Plus one and same experience with the Assioma pedals. I highly recommend these.

Another +1 for Assioma. Great product. I recommend you take a look at D.C. Rainmaker for his review of pwr meters.

[djg21]

I’m a long time Speedplay user, but switched for to Vectors because I wanted a pedal-based PM. I am actually thinking about going back to a Quarq crank-based PM when I put a new AXS gruppo on my frame this off season. I use one on my gravel bike now and it works very nicely. And the price is very right at well under $500! I really want to go back to Speedplay pedals, and I’m not holding out much hope for a Speedplay PM. The Quarg doesn’t offer Garmin’s pedal dynamics, but that functionality has proven pretty worthless.

[EB]

Given how often I smash my pedals into rocks and roots and things riding off-road, I'm not sure how I feel about the Garmin and SRM versions of these for SPD pedals. Anyone have experience there?

[woodworker]

Originally Posted by djg21

I’m a long time Speedplay user, but switched for to Vectors because I wanted a pedal-based PM. I am actually thinking about going back to a Quarq crank-based PM when I put a new AXS gruppo on my frame this off season. I use one on my gravel bike now and it works very nicely. And the price is very right at well under $500! I really want to go back to Speedplay pedals, and I’m not holding out much hope for a Speedplay PM. The Quarg doesn’t offer Garmin’s pedal dynamics, but that functionality has proven pretty worthless.

Wahoo / Speedplay said they were coming out with one this Summer, but it's been delayed. I'd buy a pair. Anyone know when they're expected now?

[madsciencenow]

Converted from crank-based power to Vector 3 (dual sided) and the MTB Rally dual sided. Was holding out for Speedplay/Wahoo and got tired of waiting. Still prefer the feel of Speedplay plus dual sided entry but do not miss crank-based power one bit.


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[jimoots]

I haven't gone to pedal based (yet) but the one thing that holds me back is I seem to wear out pedals - the bodies might last me 18 months and most recently (and suprisingly) I chewed out a set of Dura Ace bearings... which I've never had fail before the body got too worn out.

I spend a bit of time on the bike so YMMV literally!

A lot of people call out pedals as being a great portable solution for people that want to switch between bikes. I kind of agree with this if you have bikes with different bottom bracket standards, but if you have the same bottom bracket across bikes... I don't know about you, but I'd much rather swap a crank than deal with removing pedals.

What is really cool about pedals, and why I have some interest still, is you get to show off your expensive Campy / Shimano crank and rings as they were intended.

[prototoast]

Originally Posted by jimmy-moots

I haven't gone to pedal based (yet) but the one thing that holds me back is I seem to wear out pedals - the bodies might last me 18 months and most recently (and suprisingly) I chewed out a set of Dura Ace bearings... which I've never had fail before the body got too worn out.

I spend a bit of time on the bike so YMMV literally!
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Favero sells replacement pedal bodies and bearings, so you don't need a whole new sensor just because some parts wear out.

https://cycling.favero.com/shop

[jimoots]

Originally Posted by prototoast

Favero sells replacement pedal bodies and bearings, so you don't need a whole new sensor just because some parts wear out.

https://cycling.favero.com/shop

Understand that, it's just... where will Favero or Garmin be in 2-3-4-5-7-10 years.

Both from an extistential "where will the company be" but also where will they be from a product focus perspective, will they be supporting this product still, etc etc etc.

I've got several PM's still in service with over 5 years (of harsh conditions use) on them and I'd really expect them to keep going for that again.

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by jimmy-moots

I don't know about you, but I'd much rather swap a crank than deal with removing pedals.

This surprised me. I switch between Campy and Speedplay pedals and sometimes do so on a whim before riding, in which case it takes about 2 minutes to change the pedals (granted, that only means one removal since the unused pedals aren't mounted). A crank swap would take me meaningfully longer.

Back on topic, consider me Favero-curious. If I ever decided to get a PM that would be my choice (I realize that is of zero use to the OP, sorry).