This article originally appeared on BikeRadar
On the heels of its single-sided Vector S, Garmin has announced the new Garmin Vector 2 and Vector 2S power meters, which feature redesigned pods that do away with washers and now have LED lights to display setup and maintenance information.
As with the original Garmin Vector, the Vector 2 measures power at both pedals, offering left/right balance information along with Garmin's unique 'cycling dynamics', which calculates things like where in the stroke power is generated, and how much time you spend in the saddle versus standing up. The Vector 2S includes two Look KeO-style pedals but only the left one is a power meter. It can be upgraded later with a right power meter.
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For the Vector 2 and 2S, Garmin ditched the washers the original Vectors used for recessed crank faces, and changed the silver finish to black. The main change, however, is the addition of LED displays. There is one LED on the side of each pedal pod that flashes and is visible when you're off the bike and looking at the pedal from the side of the bike. The LEDs flash when you are going through the installation process, or when you stop pedaling. They go to sleep as soon as you start pedaling, or after a few minutes of inactivity. A chart in the owner's manual specifies what each series of flashes mean (e.g., 1 green flashes every 10 seconds = system is working properly; 3 green flashes = pedal pod is connected, but cannot communicate with Edge device; 1 red flash = low battery).
The Garmin Vector 2 and Vector 2S send power data to Garmin Edge computers or any ANT+ head unit. Post-ride analysis can be done with any software, but the cycling dynamics metrics require the use of Garmin Connect (Garmin's free site).
The £1,199 / US$1,499 Vector 2 and £749 / US$899 Vector 2S will be available later this year in two models: Standard (cranks 12-15 mm thick, up to 44 mm wide) and Large (cranks 15-18 mm thick, up to 44 mm wide). The optional Vector 2S right-side upgrade pedal will be available for £549 / US$699, the Vector to Vector 2 pod upgrade kit will be available for £120 / US$149, and the Vector S to Vector 2S pod upgrade kit will be £80 / US$99.
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