Posted at: May 11, 2022
This section summarizes SPEEDPLAY's power meter models, features, and how to select one.
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SPEEDPLAY’s brand icon is its uniquely shaped binding pedals, and the power meter is also a pedal-type power meter in the same shape as the binding pedals.
This is the long-awaited power meter for SPEEDPLAY users, which features a power meter function while maintaining the close fit of the low-stack height and the convenience of the double-sided catch.
The POWRLINK ZERO is SPEEDPLAY’s first binding pedal with a power measurement function in 2022. The lineup includes two models: the dual-foot-measuring “DUAL-SIDED” model and the single-foot-measuring “SINGLE-SIDED” model.
The appearance is almost the same as conventional SPEEDPLAY pedals, but a power measurement unit called a “sensor pod” is mounted on the crank-mounted part of the shaft.
The power measurement accuracy is extremely high at ±1%, and since it is a pedal type, it can be used on multiple bikes.
Another feature of POWRLINK ZERO is that it is battery-powered, allowing 75 hours of running time on a single charge, and the power measurement unit can be charged while the power meter is attached to the bike by connecting a special cradle. This mechanism is very smart for actual operation.
Weighing 276g for the DUAL-SIDED and 250g for the SINGLE-SIDED, they are up in weight compared to SPEEDPLAY’s binding pedals, but are light enough. They will be a good choice for users pursuing lighter weight.
Currently, SPEEDPLAY offers only one type of power meter, the POWRLINK ZERO, so the choice will be “POWRLINK ZERO” or “another power meter”.
The POWRLINK ZERO is a high-performance power meter, but it is not easily affordable as it is an expensive part costing $999 for DUAL-SIDED.
If you want to use SPEEDPLAY pedals and also measure power inexpensively, you can use a crank-type power meter such as the 4iii.
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