Pedal-maker Xpedo debuts a brand new cross-discipline Omni powermeter household that can give any bike correct dual-sided measurement, as simple as threading on a brand new set of pedals. All 5 completely different Omni pedals share the identical measurement tech, tucked right into a small pod connected to every pedal spindle and including just some millimeters to your Q-factor. They usually promise some spectacular industry-leading measurement stats, like 3000W max energy and +/-1% accuracy.
Xpedo Omni correct energy meter pedals for all bikes
Leaping into the extremely aggressive energy meter sport, Xpedo sticks with what they do finest for his or her Omni choices. These 5 new energy meter pedals preserve Xpedo’s well-established highway & MTB pedal platforms intact, merely including on a single common power-measuring pod to every present pedal’s spindle. The easy, slim answer signifies that Xpedo can simply provide dual-sided measurement with left/proper stability for all bikes, and at a aggressive worth level.
What’s most stunning is that on the similar time, they declare to ship industry-leading accuracy of their first go.
One pod to measure all of them
The key to your complete Xpedo Omni energy meter lineup comes from the slim line pod that’s connected to every pedal’s spindle. The very first thing that we seen is that it homes a single replaceable however not rechargeable CR2032 button cell to energy the pedals. Xpedo claims a battery life of fifty hours of trip time, which admittedly shouldn’t be very lengthy when you think about you’ll have to preserve shopping for 2 new batteries each time you trip that lengthy (it may final just a few months for many cyclists, however as brief as one race when you use energy for some ultra-distance bikepacking competitors, for instance.) However at the least that is the commonest battery we encounter in on-bike sensors, and it’s simple to search out virtually anyplace.
Primarily based on the electronics inside, Xpedo claims energy measurement accuracy of +/-1%, a cadence measurement vary from 30-190rpm, and max energy measurement as much as 3000W peak energy.
Omni choices for path, XC, gravel & highway bikes
The all-new Xpedo Omni energy meters can be found in three mountain bike choices, all based mostly on present pedal platforms, and all designed for compatibility with customary 2-bolt Shimano SH51 SPD cleats, with adjustable launch pressure and 6° of float.
The M-Pressure 8 Omni energy meter pedals weigh 321g for the pair, with their funding forged titanium physique and tremendous low 8.7mm stack peak (61g greater than the comparable M-Pressure 8).
The black CXR Omni pair weighs 352g with its barely bigger cast 6061 aluminum physique and 9.8mm stack peak (57g heavier than the best-selling CXR).
Designed for XC, Path, and even Enduro using, the medium platform Baldwin Omni nonetheless weighs simply 416g and can be 9.8mm tall with its cast after which CNC-machined 6061 aluminum physique (66g heavier than the usual Baldwin).
On the highway aspect there are simply two choices:
The Thrust Omni (left, above) is Xpedo’s 3-bolt Look cleat appropriate energy meter highway pedal – 0° or 6° float. They weigh 287g for the pair with a 9.2mm stack peak and a bolstered nylon NEP injection molded physique and chrome steel put on plate (64g heavier than the injected carbon Thrust 8).
The Sonik Omni (proper, above) is Xpedo’s 3-bolt Shimano SPD-SL appropriate energy meter highway pedal – 0° or 4° float. They weigh 288g for the pair with a 9.6mm stack peak and an injection molded carbon fiber physique with chrome steel put on plate (55g heavier than the usual Sonik).
Tech particulars
Out there Energy & Pedaling Metrics
- mixed energy: as much as 3000W
- left/proper energy stability: 0-100%
- cadence: 30-190rpm
- torque effectiveness
- pedaling smoothness
- energy part
- rider place (?)
- powered by a single CR2032 button cell battery per pedal
- 50 hour operational battery life
- ANT+ & Bluetooth LE V4.1 communication
- CE, FCC, ANT+ & BLE certifications
- -10°C to 60°C working vary (14-140°F)
- 130kg/287lb max rider weight
The Omni energy meter pedals add simply 3mm of stack over customary Xpedo pedals. Q-factor is simply 55mm for the Thrust Omni & Baldwin Omni, and is 56mm for Sonik Omni, CXR Omni & M-Pressure 8 Omni.
All 5 fashions spin on chromoly metal axles with 3 sealed bearings per pedal.
Xpedo Omni energy meter – Pricing, choices & availability
All 5 variations of the Xpedo Omni powermeter pedals are technically obtainable now, though the highway pedals are at present offered out, awaiting restock. The highest-tier XC & gravel M-Pressure 8 Omni pedals with a titanium physique and chromoly metal spindle promote for $900 / 900€ for the pair. However all the different 4 Omni fashions – the CXR, Baldwin, Thrust & Sonik – promote for a similar $750 / 750€ per pair to outfit your path, XC, gravel, or highway bikes with correct dual-sided energy.
We requested Xpedo about cheaper, 1-sided energy choices, and so they mentioned that in the meanwhile, they’re solely providing the facility meter pedals in dual-sided pairs.
