Power Meter Brands

1. 4iiii Innovations
2. Favero Electronics
3. Garmin
4. LOOK
5. power2max
6. Quarq

7. ROTOR
8. SRM
9. Stages Cycling
10. Velocomp
11. Verve Cycling

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

Prices

• PRECISION Left Side: $299-$449
• PRECISION Dual-Sided: $599-$899

Power Meter Types

• Crank arms and cranksets

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, MTB and gravel
• Compatibility: Shimano road and MTB cranksets
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

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

Favero is on the second version of its power meter pedal, called the Assioma. For LOOK Keo users, they offer the Assioma DUO which measures left and right leg power, as well as the Assioma UNO which measures left leg power only. They also offer the DUO-Shi power meter spindles which can be inserted into Shimano pedal bodies for riders that prefer a Shimano pedal and cleat. The DUO-Shi is available in a dual-sided version only. The Assioma is easy to install, accurate, reliable and is the most affordable power meter pedal. Therefore, Favero is one of the most popular power meter brands.

Price

DUO (LOOK Keo cleat)
• Assioma DUO: $699
• Assioma UNO: $444

DUO-Shi (Shimano SPD-SL cleat)
• Assioma DUO-Shi: $599

Power Meter Type

• Road pedal

Highlights

• The most affordable power meter pedals
• Very easy to install
• Accurate and reliable
• A best-seller

Key Features

DUO/DUO-Shi
• Road
• Compatible with road cranksets
• Installation: Very easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

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

Garmin, one of the best-known power meter brands, is on its fourth version of its power meter pedal, the Garmin Rally. The Rally comes in three versions: RS – road with Shimano SPD-SL cleats, RK – road with LOOK Keo Cleats and XC – MTB with Shimano SPD cleats. Each version is available in either a dual- or single-sided version.  In addition, the Rally features a first-of-its-kind transferable spindle system. This allows you to use the same power meter on a road or MTB bike with the use of a Pedal Conversion Kit (sold separately).

Price

Rally RS
• Rally RS200: $1,099 (dual-sided for LOOK Keo cleat)
• Rally RS100: $649 (single-sided for LOOK Keo cleat)

Rally RK
• Rally RK200: $1,099 (dual-sided for Shimano SPD-SL cleat)
• Rally RK100: $649 (single-sided for Shimano SPD-SL cleat)

Rally XC
• Rally XC200: $1,199 (dual-sided for Shimano SPD MTB cleat)
• Rally XC100: $699 (single-sided for Shimano SPD MTB cleat)

Power Meter Types

Rally RS
• Road pedal (LOOK Keo cleat)

Rally RK
• Road pedal (Shimano SPD-SL cleat)

Rally XC
• Offroad pedal (Shimano SPD MTB cleat)

Highlights

• Transferable spindle design allows you to move between pedal bodies (road/MTB)
• First power meter pedal that is compatible with Shimano SPD-SL cleats (Rally RS)
• Easy installation allows the Rally to be installed just like a normal pedal
• Independent left/right power (dual-sided versions)

Key Features

Rally RS200 and RK200
• Road
• Compatible with road cranksets
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: LR44/SR44 or CR1/3N
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Rally RS100 and RK100
• Road
• Compatible with road cranksets
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: LR44/SR44 or CR1/3N
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Rally XC200
• MTB/Gravel/CX
• Compatible with MTB, Gravel and CX cranksets
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: LR44/SR44 or CR1/3N
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Rally XC100
• MTB/Gravel/CX
• Compatible with MTB, Gravel and CX cranksets
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: LR44/SR44 or CR1/3N
• 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 therefore 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: $1,299
• EXAKT Single: $750

Power Meter Type

• Road pedal

Highlights

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

Key Features

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

EXAKT Single
• Road
• Compatible with road cranksets
• 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, gravel, 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 (spider and crankarms). 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
• Complete Cranksets: $490-1,450

NG
• Spiders: $940-990
• Complete Cranksets: $840-1,650

Power Meter Type

• Spider-based

Highlights

• Dual-leg power measurement starting at $490
• Models to fit virtually every crankset and frame
• Excellet levels of accuracy, reliablity and dependibility (some of the best we sell)

Key Features

NGeco
• Road, gravel, MTB and track
• Compatible with most cranksets (based on model selected)
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2450
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (Power Balance with system upgrade)
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

NG
• Road, gravel, MTB and track
• Compatible with most cranksets (based on model selected)
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (Power Balance)
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Quarq is also a very popular power meter brand and has been building power meters for over a decade. They offer offers power meters for the road, MTB, CX and gravel. Quarq power meters are spider-based and therefore measure power from both legs. Spider-based power meters are some of our favorites. In addition to measuring power from both legs, they are traditionally very accurate, reliable and affordable. You can purchase their power meters in a number of configurations including built into a SRAM RED/Force crankset, built into a Quarq DZero crankset, or as a stand-alone spider. All models are accurate to within 1.5% and feature ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART technology.

Price

• Power Meter Spiders: $407-$835
• Power Meter Cranksets: $607-$1,224

Power Meter Type

• Spider-based

Highlights

• Regarded as one of the more accurate and consistent power meters
• Measures power from both legs
• Features SRAM’s new DUB technology

Key Features

• Road, gravel, MTB
• Compatible only with SRAM and Quarq cranksets
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CRE2032 or rechargeable (depends on model)
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (Power Balance)
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

ROTOR offers a variety of power meters for the road, MTB and track. Their 2INpower (pronounced “twin power”) and INpower units are complete cranksets with the power sensor and electronics located in the axle of the crank. The 2INpower measures power from both legs, whereas the INpower measures left leg power only. They also offer the INspider Power Meter. The INspider is a spider-based power meter and therefore measures power at the crank spider. It is sold as a stand-alone spider or as a complete crankset.

Price

2INpower
• Road: $1,249-$1,349
• MTB: $1,149-$1,249
• Track: $1,349-$1,399

INpower
• INpower Road: $699-$849
• INpower MTB: $699-$749

INspider
• INspider: $649

Power Meter Types

2INpower
• Crankset

INspider
• Spider-based

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
• Compatible with most frames when used with the correct bottom bracket
• 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
• Compatible with most frames when used with the correct bottom bracket
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: AA
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

INspider
• Road, MTB and Gravel
• Compatible with ROTOR direct mount cranksets
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (Power Balance)
• 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. They offer units for road, MTB and track. Their newest crankset-based power meter is the Origin, which uses a LOOK carbon crank arm for superior stiffness and low weight. They also make the X-Power MTB Power Meter Pedal, the first and only mountain bike power meter pedal.

Price

• Spider-based cranksets (road, MTB, CX, track): $999-$2,000+ (based on model)
• X-Power MTB Pedal: $899-$1,199 (based on model)
• X-Power Flat MTB/Offroad Pedal: $999-$1,299 (based on model)

Power Meter Types

• Spider-based cranksets and pedals

Highlights

• High levels of accuracy (+/- 1.0%)
• The Origin is super light, accurate and looks great
• X-Power is one of only two mountain bike power meter pedals

Key Features

Cranksets
• Road, MTB, CX and track
• Compatible with most frames when used with the correct bottom bracket
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: Proprietary or rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes (Power Balance)
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

X-Power Pedal
• MTB/Gravel/CX
• Compatible with any crankset
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

X-Power Flat Pedal
• MTB/Enduro/E-Bike/Downhill/BMX
• Compatible with any crankset
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

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. They offer a range of power meters for road, MTB, gravel and track. In addition, Stages makes power meters that are compatible with several different cranksets including Shimano, Campagnolo, FSA, Cannondale, SRAM and Race Face.

Price

• Left-side crank arms: $299-$849
• Right-side crank arms: $449-$699
• Complete cranksets: $729-$1,199

Power Meter Types

• Crank arms and cranksets

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, gravel and track
• Compatible with matching crankset
• Installation: Easy
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Left leg
• L/R power: No
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

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

Complete Cranksets
• Road and MTB
• Compatible with most frames when used with the correct bottom bracket
• Installation: More involved (60 min. estimated)
• Battery: CR2032
• Power measurement: Both legs
• L/R power: Yes
• ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART

Velocomp, manufacturer of the PowerPod and AeroPod, 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. They are affordable, can be used on any bike and can easily be moved between bikes.

Price

PowerPod Lite
$199-$248 (depends on features)

PowerPod V4
$269-$368 (depends on features)

AeroPod
$399-$499 (depends on features)

Power Meter Type

• Opposing force power meter

Highlights

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

Key Features

• Road, MTB, CX, gravel and 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 accurate to +/- 0.5%, all the way up to 3,000 watts. In addition, the power mete never needs to be calibrated.

Price

• $1,399-$1,641

Power Meter Type

• Crankset

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+