Crankset Power Meters for Road Overview
This page contains our crankset power meters for road bikes. With a crankset power meter, you replace your existing crankset with a new, power equipped crank. While they can cost a bit more than other types of power meters, crankset-based power meters are perhaps the most highly regarded. They are proven, reliable and accurate. Pros often rely on crank-based power meters for a reason!
You can find a crank power meter to fit just about any bike. In addition, you don’t have to make any compromises to your component selection. For example, you don’t have to use different pedals (as with a pedal-based power meter) or a different hub (as with a hub-based power meter).
Additional Information:
Brands
We carry crankset power meters from SRM, power2max, ROTOR, FSA, Quarq, 4iiii, Stages, Pioneer and Verve.
Options
There are several different crankset road power meters to choose from based on your budget, bike, and what features you are interested in (independent left/right power, Bluetooth SMART, etc.). Please note that some of these cranks include chainrings and some do not.
Quick Product Comparison:
Price
Prices range from around $600-700 to over $2,000. power2max cranksets offer a pretty amazing value with several models below $900. Right around the $1,000 mark you have options from 4iiii, Stages, Pioneer and ROTOR – all very popular, highly-regarded cranksets.
Installation
Crankset-based power meters take more time to install than other power meter types. This is because you must remove your current crankset from your frame and install the new one. Installation typically takes around 30-60 minutes.
Power Measurement
All of these crankset power meters measure power from both legs (with the exception of the ROTOR INpower which measures left leg power only). Some units such as the 4iiii, Stages, ROTOR, Pioneer and Verve are also able to measure independent left and right leg power. They do this by using two different power sensors on both sides of the crank.
power2max and FSA have the ability to provide estimated left/right power balance through a firmware upgrade. This is similar to, but not quite as precise, as independent left/right power measurement.
ANT+/Bluetooth SMART
All of these power meters, with the exception of the SRM and Verve, use dual ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART. SRM and Verve power meters are compatible with ANT+ devices only.
Batteries
Some of these crankset power meters use replaceable coin cell batteries while others use rechargeable batteries. The exact battery type for each power meter is listed on the product page, along with the average run time. Coin cell batteries last longer but rechargeable batteries eliminate the need of having buy and replace batteries.
Weight
Crankset power meters add anywhere from 50-250 grams to the weight of the crankset, based on the version.
The most affordable crankset capable of measuring independent left/right power!- 4iiii's 3-D tri-axial strain gauge technology, dual-sided power and +/- 1.5% accuracy
- 4iiii's left/right power measurement on Shimano's top-end DURA-ACE 9100 crankset
Easton CINCH Power Meter Crankset
$949.98 – $1,099.97The Easton CINCH Power Meter Crankset is light, stiff and brings power to your road, gravel or CX bike!- Proven technology, tons of features, and the most affordable crankset-based power meter on the market
- Lightweight, accurate, extremely versatile and at a fraction of the price of other, crank-based power meters
Verve InfoCrank M30 Power Meter
$1,220.00 – $1,465.00+/- 0.5% accuracy, L/R power, durable, 500 hr. battery life, CPS technology & more!Verve InfoCrank 24mm Power Meter
$1,220.00 – $1,380.00+/- 0.5% accuracy, L/R power, durable, 500 hr. battery life, CPS technology & more!ROTOR 2INpower DM Road Power Meter
$1,249.00 – $1,349.00State of the art design, direct mount chainrings and dual-sided power!ROTOR INpower DM Road Power Meter
$699.00 – $849.00ROTOR's trusted INpower now with direct mount rings and Bluetooth SMART!- THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER BEING MADE AND IS OUT OF STOCK. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THE STAGES R8000 CRANKSET AS AN ALTERNATIVE.
- THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER BEING MADE AND IS OUT OF STOCK. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THE STAGES DA 9100 CRANKSET AS AN ALTERNATIVE.
power2max NGeco ROTOR ALDHU Road Power Meter Crankset
$690.00 – $790.00One of our best-selling power meter cranksets. Available in ALDHU 24 or 30 MM!power2max NGeco ROTOR p2m Edition Road Power Meter Crankset
$690.00$590.00A more budget friendly version of the best-selling ROTOR ALDHU crank!power2max NGeco p2m Gran Fondo Power Meter Crankset
$690.00$560.00A budget friendly direct replacement for your Shimano crankset!power2max NG ROTOR ALDHU Road Power Meter Crankset
$1,090.00 – $1,190.00power2max’s premier NG power with ROTOR 24 or 30 MM ALDHU road crankset!power2max NGeco Easton Road Power Meter Crankset
$690.00 – $939.99One of our lightest, strongest and most powerful power meter cranksets!SRAM RED AXS Power Meter Crankset
$1,200.00A SRAM RED AXS crankset with Quarq’s DZero power measurement technology!
