Power Meter Brands

1. 4iiii Innovations
2. Easton | Race Face
3. Favero Electronics
4. FSA
5. Garmin
6. LOOK
7. power2max
8. PowerTap

9. Quarq
10. ROTOR
11. SRM
12. Stages Cycling
13. Team ZWATT
14. Velocomp
15. Verve Cycling

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4iiii Innovations makes left side crank arm-based power meters for the road and MTB. They offer the PRECISION power meter, which uses a CR2032 battery, as well as the Podium power meter, which features a rechargeable battery. They also offer the PRECISION in a dual-sided crankset. 4iiii makes some of the most popular and affordable, direct force power meters available.

Prices

• PRECISION and Podium: $299-$549
• PRECISION Dual-Sided: $599-$899

Highlights

• One of the most affordable direct force power meters
• Lightest power meter (added weight of only about 9 grams)
• Easy to install (left side crank arms)

Key Features

PRECISION Left Side
• Road and MTB
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Podium Left Side
• Road
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

PRECISION Dual-Sided
• Road
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Easton and Race Face offer the CINCH Power Meter Spindle. Paired with Easton’s EC90 SL road or Race Face’s Next SL MTB cranksets, the CINCH replaces the OEM spindle (axle) and measures left-side power. This replaceable spindle system therefore allows users of Easton or Race Face cranksets to easily and affordably add power to their bikes.

Price

• Power meter spindle only: $599
• Power meter spindle + Easton EC90 SL crank arms: $949
• Complete crankset with power meter spindle: $1,067

Highlights

• Highly adaptable as the cranksets fit road, CX, gravel and MTB bikes
• The CINCH is safely located in your frame, free from impact, rocks and weather
• Options start at $599 (CINCH only)

Key Features

• Road, CX, Gravel, MTB
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Lithium-ion battery
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Favero is on the second version of its power meter pedal, called the Assioma. They offer the Assioma DUO which measures left and right leg power, as well as the Assioma UNO which measures left leg power only. Favero is one of the most popular power meter brands as the Assioma is the most affordable power meter pedal, in addition to being accurate and highly reliable.

Price

• Assioma DUO: $719
• Assioma UNO: $459

Highlights

• The most affordable power meter pedals
• Very easy to install
• Independent left/right power (DUO)

Key Features

DUO
• Road
• Installation: Very easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

UNO
• Road
• Installation: Very easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

In 2017 FSA released their PowerBox Crankset Power Meter. It uses power2max’s proven spider design and comes with FSA chainrings and crank arms. It comes in both alloy and carbon versions. At $649, the alloy version is the most affordable crankset-based power meter on the market.

Price

• PowerBox Road Alloy and Carbon: $649 (alloy) and $1,190 (carbon)
• PowerBox MTB Carbon: $1,150

Highlights

• The most affordable crank-based power meter (Road Alloy)
• Uses power2max’s proven spider design (accurate and reliable)
• Full of features (Auto Zero, user friendly battery, L/R power, BLE, etc.)

Key Features

• Road and MTB
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2450
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (with system upgrade)
• ANT+ (Bluetooth SMART with system upgrade)

Garmin, one of the best known power meter brands, is on the third version of its power meter pedal, the Garmin Vector 3. They offer the Vector 3 which measures left and right leg power, as well as the Vector 3S which measures left leg power only. The previous versions were met with mixed reviews (largely due to the pedal pods and torque requirements), however the Vector 3 and 3S have received high marks for their easy to use design and slim form.

Price

• Vector 3: $999
• Vector 3S: $599

Highlights

• Easy installation allows the Vector 3 to be installed just like a normal pedal
• Slim pedal design resembles a traditional pedal in look, size and shape
• Independent left/right power (Vector 3)

Key Features

Vector 3
• Road
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: LR44/SR44
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Vector 3S
• Road
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: LR44/SR44
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Created in partnership with SRM, the EXAKT pedal-based power meter is built on a LOOK carbon pedal body and benefits from SRM’s deep experience in building power meters. Available in dual- and single-sided versions, the EXAKT offers all the features you would expect in a modern-day power meter including dual-sided power, easy installation, Bluetooth SMART and a rechargeable battery.

Price

• EXAKT Dual: $1,699
• EXAKT Single: $899

Highlights

• Dual-sided power (EXAKT Dual)
• Easy to install (left-side crank arms)
• Rechargeable battery with 100 battery life

Key Features

EXAKT Dual
• Road
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

EXAKT Single
• Road
• Installation: Very easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

power2max makes spider-based power meters for the road, MTB and track. They offer both stand-alone power meter spiders that you install in replace of your current spider, as well as complete cranksets. Their newest model, the NGeco, has dual-leg power measurement, Bluetooth SMART and auto-zero, among other features. They also offer the upgraded NG version which features improved accuracy, a rechargeable battery and left/right power balance. power2max makes models to fit virtually every crankset and frame.

Price

• NGeco Spiders: $490-590
• NG Spiders: $940-990
• NGeco Cranksets: $490-1,450
• NG Cranksets: $840-1,650

Highlights

• Dual-leg power measurement starting at $490
• Models to fit virtually every crankset and frame
• Features such as L/R balance, Bluetooth SMART, auto-aero and more

Key Features

NGeco
• Road, MTB and track
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2450
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (estimated with system upgrade)
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

NG
• Road, MTB and track
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (estimated)
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

PowerTap has been making power meters for close to 15 years. They currently offer the popular and well-known PowerTap P2, a pedal-based power meter for road bikes. They also sell the PowerTap G3 hub, with versions for road, MTB and track. PowerTap is the only power meter brand that makes a hub-based power meter.

Price

• P2: $899
• G3: $499-$599

Highlights

PowerTap P2
• Very easy to install
• Independent left/right power
• Q-ring compatible and no rider weight limit

PowerTap G3
• The only hub-based power meter available
• Affordable with models starting at $399
• Quick installation if you buy a completed wheelset

Key Features

PowerTap P2
• Road
• Installation: Very easy
• Battery: AAA
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

PowerTap G3
• Road, MTB, CX, track
• Installation: Very easy (if you buy a completed wheelset)
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Quarq has been building power meters for over a decade and offers power meters for the road, MTB and CX. You can purchase their power meters in a number of configurations including built into a SRAM RED AXS crankset, built into a Quarq DZero DUB crankset, or as a stand-alone spider. All models are accurate to within 1.5% and feature ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART technology.

Price

• SRAM RED AXS: $819-$1,200
• Quarq Power Meters: $399-$599

Highlights

• Regarded as one of the more accurate and consistent power meters
• Advanced tech such as 10K Temp. Compensation and SRAM’s OmniCal
• Features SRAM’s new DUB technology

Key Features

SRAM RED AXS
• Road
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (Power Balance)
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Quarq Power Meters
• Road and MTB
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

ROTOR offers a variety of power meters for the road, MTB and track. Their 2INpower and INpower units are complete crankset with the power sensor and electronics located in the axle of the crank. The INspider measures power at the crank spider and is sold as a stand-alone spider or as a complete crankset.

Price

• 2INpower Road: $1,400
• INpower Road: $779
• 2INpower MTB: $1,300
• INpower MTB: $779
• INspider: $649
• 2INpower Track: $1,400

Highlights

• Independent left/right power (2INpower DM)
• Optimized for Q-rings
• High level of compatibility with ROTOR’s universal bottom bracket

Key Features

2INpower DM
• Road and MTB
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

INpower DM
• Road and MTB
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: AA
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

INspider
• Road and MTB
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

SRM has been producing power meters since the late 80’s and many consider them the gold standard of power measurement. They offer crankset-based power meters (with or without chainrings) with power measured at the spider. Their newest power meter is the Origin, which uses a LOOK carbon crank arm for superior stiffness and low weight.

Price

• $1,399-$2,499

Highlights

• High levels of accuracy (+/- 1.0%)
• The new Origin is super light, accurate and looks great
• Longest battery life of any power meter

Key Features

• Road, MTB, CX, track
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Proprietary or rechargeable (Origin)
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: No
• ANT+

Stages Cycling was the first power meter brand to produce a left side crank arm-based power meter. They are now on their third generation of power meters and make left side only, right side only, as well as complete cranksets. Stages makes power meters that are compatible with Shimano, Campagnolo, FSA, Cannondale, SRAM and Race Face.

Price

• Left-side crank arms: $299-$849
• Right-side crank arms: $449-$599
• Complete cranksets: $729-$999

Highlights

• Compatible across a wide range of cranksets
• Affordable with units starting at $299
• Easy to install (left-side crank arms)
• Offer both single and dual-sided power measurement

Key Features

Left-side Crank Arms
• Road, MTB, CX, track
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Right-side Crank Arms
• Road
• Installation: Medium
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Right leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Complete Cranksets
• Road
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

The Team ZWATT power meter is a complete, carbon crankset-based MTB power meter that measures power in the spindle. The power meter is compatible with virtually any frame, is accurate to within 1.5% and features ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART compatibility.

Price

• $675

Highlights

• Affordable as other complete MTB cranksets can cost twice as much
• Accurate data with no power spikes
• Lightweight and stiff featuring a full carbon crankset
• Loaded with technology (rechargeable, BLE, flight mode, etc.)

Key Features

• MTB
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Velocomp, manufacturer of the AeroPod and PowerPod, takes a different approach than other power meter brands. These power meters measure power by calculating the forces that oppose the rider – wind, gradient, acceleration and friction. This is called opposing force technology. While this type of power meter isn’t for everyone, it does offer a number of unique benefits.

Price

• AeroPod: $399-$499
• PowerPod: $199-$398 (depends on features)

Highlights

• Affordable with models starting at $199
• The only device that can measure power and aerodynamic drag (AeroPod)
• Compatible with any bike and easily transferable

Key Features

• Road, MTB, CX, track
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: No*
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART (ANT+ only and ANT+/BLE versions available)

*The AeroPod and PowerPod don’t display real-time L/R data, however using Velocomp’s Isaac software, you can analyze your pedal stroke in detail on a post-ride basis.

Verve Cycling manufactures the InfoCrank, a complete crankset. The InfoCrank is considered one of the most accurate and consistent power meters. Verve places its strain gauges within the crank arm – the only one to do this. The InfoCrank has been certified +/- 0.5% accurate, all the way up to 3,000 watts.

Price

• $1,399-$1,641

Highlights

• High levels of accuracy (accurate to within +/- 0.5%)
• Independent left/right power
• No need to zero-offset (calibrate)

Key Features

• Road and track
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: SR44
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+