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Favero Assioma DUO Power Meter Pedals 
Favero Assioma PRO MX-2 MTB Power Meter Pedals 
Garmin Rally RK100 Power Meter Pedals 
SRM X-Power MTB Power Meter Pedal Power meter pedals are one of the most popular types of power meters. The big advantage to pedals is they are compatible with any bike. You don’t have to worry about compatibility issues with your drivetrain as you do with a crank arm, spider or crankset power meter. In addition, both road power meter pedals and mountain bike power meter pedals are very easy to install. Most of them install just like a normal pedals and can be set-up in a few minutes. This also means they can be quickly and easily moved between bikes. As an added bonus, if you purchase dual-sided pedals, you will be able to measure each leg’s power individually. This is referred to as independent left/right power analysis.
Single-Sided vs. Dual-Sided
You can purchase a power meter pedal as a single-sided unit, or dual-sided. With both options, you get both a left and right pedal, however with a single-sided unit, only one pedal has a power sensor in it (typically the left pedal). It works by taking your left leg power and doubling it to approximate your total power. With a dual-sided unit, there is a power sensor in each pedal. These versions are more expensive, but they are also more accurate as they are able to measure the actual power that is being generated by each leg. In addition, as previously mentioned, they are able to measure independent left/right power. Single-sided units start around $495 and dual-sided units start around $759.
Accuracy
In terms of accuracy, they are right on par with other direct force (drivetrain located) power meters and are stated to be accurate to +/- 1.0-1.5%.
Cleats
Please note you must use the cleat system that is specific to your power meter. Pedal-based power meters support the following cleat types:
Shimano SPD-SL: Garmin Rally RS200, Garmin Rally RS100, SRM X-Power Road, Favero Assioma DUO-SHI
LOOK Keo: Favero Assioma DUO, Favero Assioma UNO, Garmin Rally RK200, Garmin Rally RK100
Speedplay: Wahoo POWRLINK
SPD: Favero Assioma PRO MX-2, Favero Assioma PRO MX-1, Garmin Rally XC200, Garmin Rally XC100, SRM X-Power MTB
Conclusion
So are power meter pedals worth it? Well, it really depends on your budget. If you can afford a power meter in this price range, the answer is probably yes. They are compatible with all bikes, are easy to use and work really well. However, if you are on a budget, there are some other power meter types that are a bit more affordable, however they don’t offer all of the advantages of a pedal-based power meter.