Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Simon von Bromley has been using and testing power meters for more than a decade, and in this video he's going to tell you what is the best power meter available right now, why it’s so good, AND how to avoid wasting money on something crap.

From spider-based models to crank arm versions and various generations of power meter pedals, Simon's tested many from a variety of brands over the years. Simon finishes up with a few interesting thoughts on how best to save your money too, so stick around for that.

00:00 Intro
00:14 Power Meter Cranks
01:33 What's A Strain Gauge?
07:35 Pedal Power Meter
13:10 What's The Best Power Meter?
17:49 What Not To Do
19:15 Why Do You Need A Power Meter?

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