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Team ZWATT yding Carbon MTB Power Meter

Josh Matthew February 24, 2020
4.50 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings
(2 customer reviews)

$675.00

An affordable, accurate, lightweight power meter for your MTB!

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Team ZWATT yding Carbon MTB Power Meter

With years of experience building power meters, Team ZWATT has now taken their spindle-based power meter to the dirt! Sold as an entire crankset (power meter spindle, crankarms and chainring), the Team ZWATT yding Carbon MTB Power Meter is affordable, lightweight, loaded with the latest in technology and yes, is of course accurate too!

Starting with accuracy, the ZWATT yding measures +/- 1.5%, on par with most other power meters. But it’s more than that. Some MTB power meters are prone to ‘power spikes’. This is when bumps or rocks on the trail cause a jolt to be read by the strain gauges. However not with the yding! Using a unique strain gauge design, protected measurement circuits and new software algorithms, the yding is not phased by rough terrain. This means your power data is always clean!

The power meter is also super lightweight. Featuring a carbon crankset manufactured by Samox (major OEM that also supplies to Specialized), the yding crankset (excluding chainring) weighs a mere 450 grams, making it one of the lightest power meter cranksets available. The carbon layup also ensures it’s ultra-stiff and efficiently transfers power through the drivetrain.

When it comes to technology, the yding features a rechargeable battery with 250 hours of battery life, dual ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART compatibility and it measures power, cadence, torque effectiveness and pedal smoothness.

Last but not least…it’s also highly affordable. Most complete crankset-based MTB power meters cost over $1,000. By comparison, the ZWATT yding is only $675!

 

Highlights

Affordable

Most complete crankset-based MTB power meters cost over $1,000. By comparison, the ZWATT yding is only $675, which makes it very affordable in comparison.

Lightweight

Featuring a superlight carbon crankset, the yding crankset (excluding chainring) weighs a mere 450 grams, making it on one of the lightest power meter cranksets available.

No Power Spikes!

Some power meters are prone to ‘power spikes’ caused by rough terrain. Not the yding! Using a unique strain gauge design, protected measurement circuits and new software algorithms, your power data is always clean.

Compatible

The power meter is compatible with virtually any frame on the market when used with the correct bottom bracket. It is also Boost and non-boost compatible.

Rechargeable

The yding features an easy to use rechargeable lithium ion battery that gets 250+ hours of ride time and charges in just two hours.

ANT+ & Bluetooth SMART

The power meter transmits data via both ANT+ and Bluetooth SMART. This means it is compatible with any bicycle computer, smart phone or tablet.

Options

  • Crank Arm Lengths: 170 mm | 175 mm
  • Chainrings: 30 | 32 | 34
  • Chainline Spacing: Boost | Standard

 

Compatibility

The Team ZWATT yding Carbon MTB Power Meter uses a 30 mm spindle and is compatible with almost any frame when used with the correct bottom bracket. In addition, the power meter fits both Boost and standard chainline spacing through the use of different chainrings.

 

In the Box

  • Team ZWATT Power Meter
  • Chainrings
  • Cap Tightening Tool

Micro USB cable for charging note included. Commonly available phone and other charges will work.

 

Team ZWATT yding Carbon MTB Specs

NameZWATT yding Carbon MTB
Bike TypeMTB
Location of Power MeasurementSpindle
Left or Both Legs MeasuredLeft
Independent Left/Right MeasurementNo
Chainring Configuration1x (single chainring)
InstallationMore involved (60 min. estimated)
Communication ProtocolANT+ and Bluetooth SMART
Claimed Accuracy+/- 1.5%
Weight450 grams
Battery TypeRechargeable
Battery Life250 hours
Method of Cadence MeasurementAccelerometer
Boost CompatibleYes
Q Factor171.9 mm
Warranty1 year

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2 reviews for Team ZWATT yding Carbon MTB Power Meter

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    Cranky (verified owner) –

    A nice carbon crank PM and a great value. My 170mm set weighs 490gm.

    There was only a very cursory user’s manual and no installation instructions included. User information can be found on the Team Zwatt website, but up to now no installation instructions. There is no provision for setting axial preload included with the crank unlike some brands of cranks with 30mm spindles that have threaded collars for this purpose. I could fit one 0.5mm shim on the spindle with my BB92. Other BBs will play differently. Other than that, attach the ring with ~7Nm, grease and torque the crank bolt to 40-45 Nm. I used pedal washers, though none are supplied.

    Downloading the app and configuring the PM with it was straightforward, as was pairing the PM with my Garmins. Power output compares well with my two-sided power pedals and smart trainer.

    The end of the crank arm around the pedal threads is pretty big and I haven’t yet found a crank boot that will fit it. None of the RaceFace boots fit.

    • Power Meter City

      Power Meter City –

      Thank you for the review on your ZWATT yding. We’re excited to be able to offer this new power meter – like you said, a pretty nice value for a full carbon MTB crankset!

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    aduensing (verified owner) –

    Great crankset so far, haven’t had any issues with it. Lightweight, delivers power information, and doesn’t really complain. Did miss the memo about the spindle/bottom bracket size – 30mm, which is pretty standard but still required me to swap out my old XT BB.

    All in all though I’m loving it and have no complaints. Will definitely update the review in the future if anything notable happens.

    • Power Meter City

      Power Meter City –

      Hi. Thanks for leaving us a review on your ZWATT! We’re glad to hear it’s working out so far. Let us know if you need anything else.

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