Power Meter Brands
We carry the largest selection of power meters and accessories that you will find in one place. We have 15 of the top power meter brands and over 100 different individual power meters. Our selection includes power meters for road, MTB, cyclocross, track and BMX.
Below, we provide a brief overview of each brand as well as the key highlights and features of their power meters. We hope this allows you to more easily compare and contrast your different options. We also provide a link to our product pages for each brand, where you can find detailed information on each individual power meter.
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4iiii Innovations
4iiii Innovations makes crank arm-based power meters for the road and MTB. They offer the PRECISION, which uses a CR2032 battery, as well as the Podium, 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.
Price
• PRECISION and Podium: $299-$549
• PRECISION Dual-Sided: $999-$1,299
Highlights
• One of the most affordable direct force power meters (PRECISION and Podium)
• Lightest power meter (added weight)
• Easy to install (PRECISION and Podium)
Key Features
PRECISION
• Road and MTB
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART
Podium
• Road and MTB
• 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
4iiii PRECISION
4iiii Podium
4iiii PRECISION Dual-Sided
Easton | Race Face
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 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
CINCH Power Meter Spindle
CINCH Power Meter Spindle + Easton EC90 SL Crankset
Favero Electronics
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: $739
• Assioma UNO: $489
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
Favero Assioma DUO
Favero Assioma UNO
FSA
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)
FSA Road PowerBox Alloy
FSA Road PowerBox Carbon
Garmin
Garmin 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. While the previous versions were met with mixed reviews (largely due to the pedal pods and torque requirements), 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
Garmin Vector 3
Garmin Vector 3S
LOOK
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
SRM LOOK EXAKT
Pioneer
Pioneer makes a crank arm-based power meter. Like some other manufacturers, they locate their power sensor on the inside of the crank arm and make both single and dual-sided systems for the road. They offer both their 2G (ANT+) and 3G (ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART) versions. Pioneer is known for its 12-point force measurement and HDPower Metrics, an in-depth pedaling metrics analysis.
Price
• 2G left-side crank arms: $379-$429
• 3G left-side crank arms: $559-$629
• 3G dual-sided cranksets: $999-$1,299
Highlights
• 12-point force measurement and HDPower Metrics
• Lightweight at only 22 grams of added weight (left-side crank arms)
• Easy to install (left-side crank arms)
• Single and dual-sided systems available
Key Features
2G Left-side Crank Arms
• Road
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+
3G Left-side Crank Arms
• Road
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART
3G Dual-Sided Cranksets
• Road
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART
Pioneer Shimano Ultegra R8000
Pioneer Ultegra R8000 Crankset
power2max
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
power2max NGeco Spider
power2max NGeco Crankset
PowerTap
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
PowerTap P2
PowerTap G3 Hub
ROTOR
ROTOR offers a variety of bottom bracket-based power meters for the road, MTB and track. Their power meter is a complete crankset (arms, spindle and spider – rings sold separately), however they locate the power sensor and electronics in the axle of the crank (hence the term “bottom bracket-based power meter”). They offer the dual-sided 2INpower as well as the single-sided INpower.
Price
• 2INpower Road: $1,400
• INpower Road: $779
• 2INpower Road: $1,300
• INpower DM: $779
• 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
ROTOR 2INpower Road
ROTOR 2INpower MTB
ROTOR 2INpower Track
SRM
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+
SRM Origin Road Carbon
SRM Origin MTB Carbon
Stages Cycling
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: $399-$949
• Right-side crank arms: $649-$749
• Complete cranksets: $999-$1,299
Highlights
• Compatible across a wide range of cranksets
• Affordable with units starting at $529
• 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
Stages Shimano Ultegra R8000
Stages Shimano DURA-ACE 9100 Crankset
Team ZWATT
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
• $525
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
Team ZWATT yding Carbon MTB Power Meter
Velocomp
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.
AeroPod Power Meter
PowerPod Power Meter
Verve Cycling
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+
Verve InfoCrank M30
Verve InfoCrank 24 MM
Verve InfoCrank Track
