Power Meter
ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Update TESTED // Manufacturer Confirms Issues
Follow-up testing on a second ThinkRider PP5 with updated firmware confirms the same issues: inconsistent power, residual torque after efforts, and drift at higher wattages requiring frequent manual zeroing. Results match the first unit, ruling out a defect. ThinkRider has acknowledged the problem and plans a future fix, but as it stands, the PP5 isn’t […]
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Magene P715 SPD-SL Pedal Power Meter Review
The Magene P715 delivers solid, within-spec power data and performs well as a pedal, backed by excellent battery life and solid durability. However, in a competitive market, its external pod design, limited feature set, and now price parity with stronger alternatives make it a tougher sell. This video dives deeper into the data than anyone […]
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Coospo S10 Power Meter Review
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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Favero Assioma PRO RL Review: The Best Look KEO Power Meter Yet
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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ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Review: $100 Power Meter TESTED!
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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Favero Assioma PRO Firmware Update: Up to 160hrs Battery Runtime!
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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SIGEYI AXO SL Spider Power Meter Review
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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PCO Explained: Getting More Insight from Your Power Data
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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Digital Peloton News: Firmware Updates, New Radars, Assioma DUO Price Drop & Wahoo vs JetBlack
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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XCadey X-Power S GEN 2 Power Meter Review
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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