Hello, my name is Cruise!
Today I will talk about cycling power meters.
I am often asked what power meter I use for cycling.
For the last year, I have been using the Favero Assioma power meter pedals.
There are some new updates with these pedals.
There are some firmware updates.
Also some changes to the body for more float.
In this video I will talk about these changes.
Favero is an electronics company based out of Italy.
They have been making power meters for a couple years now.
They are known to be some of the most accurate and cost-performance power meters on the market.
These start at about $400 for the single unit.
I will be using the double unit.
So I can see my power separated for both my left and right legs.
But the single unit is just as accurate.
The main advantage of the DUO is you know the difference in power between your left and right leg.
For most general people I think the UNO would work good.
The price starts at $400.
The pedals weigh about 150 grams each.
They use LOOK style cleats.
For anyone new to power meters, there are a couple different options.
wheel power meters.
crank power meters.
pedal power meters.
I personally I really like the pedal power meters.
You can easily switch them from one bike to another.
I can use this on my road bike outside.
I can use them on my indoor bike.
I can switch them between my bikes.
They are really easy to use.
So those are really good benefits for me.
They are ANT+ and Bluetooth compatible.
It will work with most all devices.
I've used them with Garmin and Wahoo.
and directly with my computer for ZWIFT.
Anyway, let's start the unboxing!
A very nice display in the box.
First we have our documentation.
I will look at that later.
LOOK cleats are included.
Also, an extra large and strong pedal wrench.
This is now my favorite pedal wrench.
a nice surprise.
Next is the power cables and adapters for different countries.
America, Europe, and Japan, they have most adapters included.
These cables connect to charge the pedals.
The battery lasts very long after charging.
I have been using these pedals for 1 year now.
One charge will last about 1 month.
Last is some washers.
These are to separate the sensor from your cranks if necessary.
The sensor is not in the cleat body itself.
The cleat body is actually replaceable.
The power sensor is here.
This piece should not touch the crank arm.
This is the most important and sensitive part.
So use the extra spacer if your crank arm requires it.
Another update is the cleat body has more float range now.
The older pedals have less float range.
I also want to introduce some other unique points.
Look here.
These 2 dots are for the magnet charger.
These power meters are very accurate.
They use a system called IAV (Instant Angular Velocity).
It is able to calculate the exact velocity at any point during the pedal rotation.
whereas most other power meters just use the average power.
Which is less accurate.
That is one reason why these pedals are more accurate than others.
See their website for more information on this.
The sensor is completely sealed and waterproof.
Cycling in the rain is no problem.
They work in cold and hot temperatures.
The temperature range is -10C ~ 60C.
They work in any weather outside, and inside.
To see the full install process, watch my other video.
You just need to download the Favero cellphone app.
and there are a few simple steps to do.
all of the firmware updates can be downloaded here.
even older version of the pedals can download the latest firmware for free.
This is another good thing about these pedals.
They can be updated just with the software.
Favero seems to do this regularly to keep improving their products.
Anyway, I am going to charge these pedals so I can start riding with them.
I will make more videos about these pedals very soon.
I will connect these to my indoor bike to do some ZWIFT rides.
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