A number of companies are doing power meters but the new Garmin Vector might just power away from the competition. This pedal-based power meter delivers readings from each pod to a head unit (not included) via ANT+, and one notable advantage over other systems is that the pedals can be easily transfer from bike to bike.
The Garmin Vector won’t come cheap – it is available now in the United States for about $1,700. But for those who want to know how much power they generate this could be the system to beat.
Garmin Vector official Website
Garmin Vector power meter specifications
Data
• Total power (watts)
• Normalised power
• Intensity factor
• Training stress score
• Left/right balance (%)
• Cadence (rpm)
• +/-2% accuracy
• Transmits via ANT+ protocol
System weights
• Pedals: 305g (pair)
• Pedal pods: 46g (pair)
• Cleats and hardware: 77g (pair)
• Total: 428g
Pedals
• Lightweight injected carbon fiber body
• CNC machined, hardened stainless steel spindle
• LSL bushing and sealed cartridge bearings
• Adjustable tension binding
• Look Keo compatible
Pedal pods
• ANT+ transmitters and cadence measurement via accelerometers
• User replaceable battery (CR2032 coin cell)
• 175 hours cycling
Cleats
• High durability thermoplastic with anti-slip surface pads
• Rubber button to reduce free float action between shoe and cleat
• 6 degrees float (0 degrees available as accessory)
• Look Keo compatible