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Power Meters Explained

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Power Meters Explained

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Cycling Weekly

30 Views • Dec 05, 2024

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Key tips you should know for making the leap into the world of watts.

A power meter is a device fitted to a bike that measures the power output of the rider.

Most commonly, power meters use strain gauges that deflect slightly when a force is applied. By measuring this torque and combining it with angular velocity, power (measured in watts) can be calculated.