The Watteam PowerBeat is a new crank-based power meter that enables you to keep your existing crank and pedals. It was originally announced a year ago, and is soon available to US customers for pre-order with first shipments expected by the end of the year.
The PowerBeat’s most intriguing factor is its price, with the unit holding its initially teased cost of just $499 (UK and Australian pricing and availability are still to be confirmed). This means the Watteam PowerBeat will be the first power meter on the market under the elusive $500 price point.
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A compact size means a low weight
The PowerBeat, a claimed 24g per side, measures left and right power independently. Inside the weatherproof housing can be found strain gauges, accelerometers and gyroscopes (not too dissimilar from the original Garmin Vector). According to Watteam, these – together with a proprietary algorithm – provide for accurate readings of normalised, average and max power.
“Our worldwide patented sensor attaches easily to both of your crank arms. It senses your pedal stroke up to the millisecond, recording the direct and immediate torque that you apply,†a brand spokesperson said.
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