A few weeks ago the ThinkRider PP5 became the cheapest spider power meter I’d ever tested at around $100 — and unfortunately it failed due to residual torque issues that caused inflated power readings after hard efforts. Now the spotlight shifts to the even cheaper Coospo S10 at just AU$123 (about $88 USD). On paper […]
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The missing piece of the Favero PRO lineup has landed – the Assioma PRO RL, a Look KEO–compatible pedal built on the proven PRO spindle. After two months of riding in real conditions, I can confidently say Favero haven’t just matched Look’s own power pedal, they’ve improved it in weight, cleat design, contact area, and […]
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The ThinkRider PP5 is one of the cheapest spider-based power meters I’ve ever tested. I paid just AU$136 (US$100). On paper it promises ±1% accuracy, ANT+ & Bluetooth, 300-hour battery life, and full left/right balance. That kind of spec at this price should shake up the market. But after deep testing against a trusted baseline, […]
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This video covers a major firmware update for the Favero Assioma PRO pedals, boosting battery life from at least 60 hours now up to 160 hours with no apparent downsides after extensive testing. That means far less charging, longer battery lifespan, and the same reliable data. I also cover the update process, supported models, and […]
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In this video I put the new SIGEYI AXO SL spider power meter through some solid testing out on the road, including around 15 hours of riding during the Festive 500, to see how it stacks up. While previous AXO units have tested well, this updated SL version revealed a major cadence-sensing issue that completely […]
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A power meter tells you how much power you’re producing, but not how you’re producing it. In this video, I dive into one of the most overlooked Cycling Dynamics metrics that actually shows what your feet are doing on the pedals: Platform Center Offset (PCO). I’ll look at what PCO really measures, how it’s displayed […]
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Welcome to a quick rundown of what’s new in bike tech this week, including the Windfield 14.0 update with improved wind accuracy tools, OutRider tyre pressure sensors now recording to FIT files and showing up in Garmin Connect, new rear radar/light announcements from BBB and Sigma, multiple firmware updates for Polar H9/H10 heart rate straps, […]
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In this video I dig a little deeper into my testing protocol to avoid the usual “this doesn’t affect normal cycling” claims. Despite easy installation, both indoor and outdoor tests showed shifting offsets, residual torque problems, and accuracy well outside its ±1% claim, even after zeroing. The real problem was inconsistency. The meter changed behaviour […]
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The Elilee EK01 spider power meter grabbed my attention after a flood of questions, but both the alloy and carbon units showed the same problems: power lag, erratic cadence, and badly under-reported peak power – all issues that persisted indoors, outdoors, and even after a firmware update. Steady-state numbers were mostly OK, but anything above […]
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Late in 2025 and heading into the sales month of November, it’s time for a full overview of the current power meter pedals on the market. In this video I cover the latest from Favero, Garmin, SRM, Look, Magene, and Wahoo. Comparing pricing, specifications, and real-world performance. From Shimano SPD-SL to SPD, Look KEO, […]
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