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The Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 power meter pedals offer an interesting option for cyclists who want to precisely measure their performance on the bike. It is impossible to imagine ambitious cycling without power meters, as they Enable precise insights into your own performance. After minor start-up problems when connecting to the Garmin, the full potential of the pedals quickly became apparent.
Installation and first impression
Installing the Assioma Pro MX-2 power meter pedals is simple. Like other power meter pedals, they can be fitted to the crank with an open-end spanner, but not with an Allen key (hexagon socket). The connection with the associated app worked straight away. The pedals look high quality and the charging cable is long, so it should be easy to find a suitable socket for charging. If in doubt, a power bank will do.
Connection and connectivity
There were teething problems when trying to pair the pedals with a Garmin device. The pairing and calibration worked, but during the ride the watt values were only displayed sporadically despite the connection being established. Unpairing and reconnecting helped, since then the pedals have worked perfectly and the sat nav displays watt values continuously - and records the data. According to the manufacturer, the reason for the problem was a Garmin update. Fixing the problem (disconnecting and reconnecting) was easy. Since then, the connection has been stable and no further problems have occurred.
The Favero Assioma app
The pedals' firmware can be updated via a dedicated app. The battery charge status can also be viewed here. The app is easy to understand and therefore easy to use. The app can be used to update the pedals' firmware or check whether there is an updated version that can be updated. The battery charge level can also be viewed. If you want, you can display live data from the power meter in the app. This can be interesting for those who are travelling with their smartphone on the handlebars. Crank length data can also be entered here. However, the value set on the bike computer takes precedence. Manual calibration can also be carried out via the app. As we used the pedals in conjunction with a Garmin Edge 1040, we carried out the calibration there.
Travelling mode
Pedalling awakens the power meter pedals from stand-by mode. If you are travelling with your bike, by train, car or otherwise, you can set the pedals to travel mode, which prevents the pedals from constantly waking up. For the pedals to be ready for use again, they must be connected to a power source once via the charging cable. The charging cable must therefore be taken on the journey. Anyone travelling by train to the start of a bikepacking tour could be annoyed by this, as the long cable has to be dragged along.
Speaking of bikepacking. I had the pedals during the almost 900 kilometres long bikepacking tour Germany Trail on the bike. I had the cable with me. It was only on the penultimate day that I got a message on my Garmin that the battery level was low. I assume they would have lasted until the end, but I charged them to be on the safe side.
Function in training
The pedals are impressive during training. The double-sided measurement in particular provides detailed data on force distribution and pedal stroke. The results seem reliable. The battery life of at least 60 hours is sufficient for even the longest training sessions. The battery life can only run short on ultracycling or bikepacking tours - don't forget to pack a charging cable. Compared to other wattmeters, pedals offer a decisive advantage: they can be easily switched from one bike to another. So if you train on one bike today and another tomorrow, you only have to invest once and can equip all bikes with power meters. Using the same power meter every time should also provide the most reliable wattage values - provided it is calibrated regularly and especially after changing bikes.
The pedals are weatherproof and designed for daily use during training. At 384 grams per pair, they are 42 grams heavier than Shimano GRX pedals (no power meter). Other power meter pedals weigh more (Look X-Track Power: 404 grams, Garmin Rally XC200: 444 grams - but 120 hours battery life).
The release hardness can be adjusted to your own preferences using an Allen key. The ride feel is no different from Shimano GRX pedals. The pedals provide a secure hold, clicking in and out works reliably.
data
Depending on the connected bike computer, the following data can be read from the watt measuring pedals.
- Performance
- Cadence
- L/R balance
- PCO (Platform Centre Offset)
- PP (service phase)
- TE (torque efficiency)
- PS (Pedal Smoothness)
- RP (driver position)
Live data can be tracked in the manufacturer's app. However, most users will probably connect the pedals directly to the bike computer.
In conjunction with a Garmin Edge 1040 solar, for example, the analysis looks like this:
Conclusion on the Favero Assioma MX-2 power meter pedals
The Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 power meter pedals offer outstanding performance and precise power measurement. For anyone looking for a reliable power meter that is also easy to install, the Assioma Pro MX-2 is a good choice. Especially recommended for people travelling with different bikes. Compared to Garmin (999.99 euros) and Look (1099 euros), the Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 is reasonably priced.
Favero Assioma Pro MX: one-sided watt measurement, two-sided watt measurement, upgrading
Assioma PRO MX-2:
- Watt measurement: on both sides
- Price: 749,99 Euro >> available here
Assioma PRO MX-1:
- Watt measurement: one-sided (left)
- Price: 449.99 Euro >> available here
Assioma PRO MX-UP:
- Watt measurement: Upgrade from single-sided (left) to double-sided
- Price: 429.99 Euro >> available here
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