I've had them for two years now, and they're so good! They squeak a bit if not looked after, but everything from the consistency to the customer service is A+
@@jjgarcia6833 there is a metal faceplate on top of the pedal that squeaks on the plastic cleat. Put a tiny bit of grease on the faceplate every time you clean your chain and you'll be fine.
May of this year will be 3 years that I’ve been running the Duo. I ride 10,000 miles a year and climb 1,000,000 ft per year. Absolutely solid power meter. I own an SRM, 2 stages crank arms and a Power Tap hub/wheel. The Assioma is my go to power meter hands down.
I have the duo’s and am completely happy with the performance. Spot on with my Elite Direto X trainer and the ability to swap between bikes, easy recharging and rebuild parts only increases their value above other power meters
Totally agree! I've done about 10,000km on my Uno's and have found them to be great! They're my first power meter so I don't know any different but so far, they haven't missed a beat. Have ridden in all conditions and temps from below zero and into the 40's (°C). I Was a little worried about buying a single sided meter but luckily for me the numbers are almost identical as my Tacx Flux meaning I mustn't be overly lopsided.
I've been wanting this for a long time, waiting for the price to fall below the Aud$999 but it never does. Chris's review has just convinced me to bite the bullet and buy it!
Great review. The Faveros are my first power meter and they have been a major level up for my training across a number of bikes. Absolutely rock solid, never had a single issue. Couldn't want anything more from them.
I've had a set since June last year, bought after doing extensive research. I knew I was going to need to replace my bike at some stage, and basically, there is no reason to buy a crank or BB based unit. They perform easily, swap from bike to bike easily, no dramas. I can also vouch that they are completely weather-proof. I have ridden in some filthy rainstorms this summer with no issues. The sealed battery compartment is the best design, no seals to compromise, just pop the charger into position.
I have them for over two years now. In Ireland with wet weather the bearings dont last. When you take them apart the inner two bearings are metal shielded and not rubber shielded. There is no o ring seal to protect the bearings also. If the weather very wet then I need to take them apart every few months to grease the outside of the bearings. If they improved the bearing they would be great.
It's good to also mention that the Assiomas are fully rebuildable. That with the accuracy and ease of use definitely make them the best power meter for the money.
My only issue with them is, they can be hard to clip in sometimes. The body of the pedal can spin a lot if you miss. Apart from that, they are Great value and haven’t missed a beat
Yes, even im using the uno and i got the ones with the black springs and the left is very much harder to clip off as opposed to the right. But overall, really pleased with my assioma, very reliable and accurate.
I've been running the Favero Assioma and echo your experiences. These things are the best, hands down. One tiny issue is once they mustn't have shut down properly and next ride (in a week) they were flat. Since then I just put them in travel mode after each ride to make sure they shut down properly. No big deal, the phone app makes everything easy anyway
Awesome pedals! Been running them for two years now and couldn’t be happier and they’re less expensive ($649 for duo) than all the other power pedals I’ve seen!
Good video Chris. Enjoyed hearing from the fellas aswell. Caught up with the flying mullet Leigh Phillips on my channel the other day. Hope you had a chance to watch. He's a great bloke. 🤙
Got a pair of the Uno. Pretty solid - only issue is that the cleat float needed some getting used to compared to my Shimano pedals i had previously. Overall, nothing I can complain about tbh (that isn't user error). Hope you guys are staying safe from COVID!
Powertap P1 user here. Having issues with the left pedal. Battery drains in no time and connection to head unit and right pedal is getting really sloppy. The P1's are over 4 years old now. First pair died within 3 months. Replaced under warranty. Placed fresh batteries today. I'll give it a few other rides and if the issues are still there, the switch to Favero is the next step.
A great and passionate review! I've been happy enough with my old Powertap P1 pedals but they were a bit heavy. I'm curious as to how much these weigh.
When I heard the word cheap, I clicked so fast but I quickly realised that cheap is subjective. It’s good but not cheap as I defined cheapness. I came here from watching your $60 camera, now that cheap and good for me. A $1000 power meter pedal on a £500 bicycle would be hilarious.
I've had the Assiomo Duo since mid-2017, faultless product and been a great asset for training. Only minor gripe is the need for Look style cleats means I need to carry Shimano's on one bike (as I don't usually want to swap ride to ride) and with Look cleats another (also TBH I marginally prefer Shimano SPD)...maybe I should just buy another pair of Assiomo's ;-) BTW found the cycling dynamics after the firmware updates, even more useful around torque effectiveness and pedal efficiency...good review guys!
Love the review! Do you still have the same feeling 6months later about them as you did when you made this video? Anything change when the temperatures dropped?
I concur, I have the duo, now for two seasons and paired with wahoo. It just works each and every time. Compared it to home trainer elite direto and its very close. Great solution especially when you have several bikes that are seasonal.
Good meter. Installed the Duo on a campag equipped bike - the power meter options for campag being limited or mega expensive. The Xpedo red cleat is not good. Swapped it out for the Look cleat and was much better. Definitely worth install the Look cleats.
I have no doubt over the accuracy of these. I think the main issue would be having to swap to a completely different pedal system from the other big two (shimano or speedplay). I found that when swapping it caused knee problems that could only be solved by going back to shimano. My only assumption behind this would be the weight/power distribution over the contact points. Just a heads up for anyone looking at changing that may have existing knee problems.
I agree with all your comments except for the quality of the sealed bearings. Two years of riding have seen two bearing changes. They just wear out. Easy to replace but at A$80 at pop for the replacement bearings is a little ridiculous.
If I were to get the dual sided Faveros, am I able to see individualized readings from each pedal on my Wahoo? Or does it just average the numbers from both pedals in the display?
Where to get the best deal on these ? Would you say the uno is good enough for intermediate level ? Perhaps online would be better as they not available where I am ...
Social Spinner it’s a cycling vlog, not really the place to discuss health and safety issues. I for one am happy to not be constantly reminded, it’s not all doom and gloom.
Compare and see if the stack height for both shoe cleat and pedal is different between the two. Measure from center of the pedal axis and sole of the shoe. I run a different brand with high stack, so I will lower saddle with a few mm's when switching to Favero.
Honestly mate, the difference is bugger all. They come with teh standard red cleats, and teh seller I bought form threw in a set of black Look Keo cleats, for a nominal cost, they are still in the packaging. To clip in or to ride, they function exactly the same, if anything, the pedal hangs at a better angle for easy clipping in. They totally replace your existing pedals, so it's not like you could utilise your existing pedals if they were SPD-SL compatible.
@@MrScrofulous In my experience the Look cleat has a little smaller contact area then the SPD. With a larger contact area it just feels better underfoot and I don't get pressure points as easily.
I have had Assiomas for over 12 months and they just work, but I do wish someone would come out with a Shimano SPD cleat power pedal. My Giant Power Pro dual sided meter has packed it in after only 4 months. Waiting for a replacement. Oh and the Assioma cleat are as slippery as f**k to walk in
I've had them for two years now, and they're so good! They squeak a bit if not looked after, but everything from the consistency to the customer service is A+
Squeak where abouts, so that i can make sure to keep good care of mine that are in the mail.
@@jjgarcia6833 there is a metal faceplate on top of the pedal that squeaks on the plastic cleat. Put a tiny bit of grease on the faceplate every time you clean your chain and you'll be fine.
I've had mine for two seasons now. I would also recommend them to anyone looking for power. Easy to charge, install, and configure. Great video.
May of this year will be 3 years that I’ve been running the Duo. I ride 10,000 miles a year and climb 1,000,000 ft per year. Absolutely solid power meter. I own an SRM, 2 stages crank arms and a Power Tap hub/wheel. The Assioma is my go to power meter hands down.
I have the duo’s and am completely happy with the performance. Spot on with my Elite Direto X trainer and the ability to swap between bikes, easy recharging and rebuild parts only increases their value above other power meters
Totally agree! I've done about 10,000km on my Uno's and have found them to be great! They're my first power meter so I don't know any different but so far, they haven't missed a beat. Have ridden in all conditions and temps from below zero and into the 40's (°C). I Was a little worried about buying a single sided meter but luckily for me the numbers are almost identical as my Tacx Flux meaning I mustn't be overly lopsided.
I've been wanting this for a long time, waiting for the price to fall below the Aud$999 but it never does. Chris's review has just convinced me to bite the bullet and buy it!
Bought them last summer. Love them. Zero problems. Researched the other brands before purchasing.
They are seriously on to something aren't they!
Great review. The Faveros are my first power meter and they have been a major level up for my training across a number of bikes. Absolutely rock solid, never had a single issue. Couldn't want anything more from them.
I've had a set since June last year, bought after doing extensive research. I knew I was going to need to replace my bike at some stage, and basically, there is no reason to buy a crank or BB based unit. They perform easily, swap from bike to bike easily, no dramas. I can also vouch that they are completely weather-proof. I have ridden in some filthy rainstorms this summer with no issues. The sealed battery compartment is the best design, no seals to compromise, just pop the charger into position.
I have them for over two years now. In Ireland with wet weather the bearings dont last. When you take them apart the inner two bearings are metal shielded and not rubber shielded. There is no o ring seal to protect the bearings also. If the weather very wet then I need to take them apart every few months to grease the outside of the bearings. If they improved the bearing they would be great.
It's good to also mention that the Assiomas are fully rebuildable. That with the accuracy and ease of use definitely make them the best power meter for the money.
Good to hear several other team members experiences also, great video as always 👍
My only issue with them is, they can be hard to clip in sometimes. The body of the pedal can spin a lot if you miss. Apart from that, they are Great value and haven’t missed a beat
Not really a problem, good spin mean the bearing is doing its work. I got used to it after few months.
Yes, even im using the uno and i got the ones with the black springs and the left is very much harder to clip off as opposed to the right. But overall, really pleased with my assioma, very reliable and accurate.
I've been running the Favero Assioma and echo your experiences. These things are the best, hands down. One tiny issue is once they mustn't have shut down properly and next ride (in a week) they were flat. Since then I just put them in travel mode after each ride to make sure they shut down properly. No big deal, the phone app makes everything easy anyway
Just bought DUO version two weeks ago, love them !
Can you get individualized readings on your computer for each pedal? or does it average the watts from both pedals?
Jumped off the Power Tap P1 into a set of these (Duo), quickly went out and bought a second pair.
How are you not getting enough subscribers and views Chris?! You are doing everything right imo
Awesome pedals! Been running them for two years now and couldn’t be happier and they’re less expensive ($649 for duo) than all the other power pedals I’ve seen!
Good video Chris. Enjoyed hearing from the fellas aswell. Caught up with the flying mullet Leigh Phillips on my channel the other day. Hope you had a chance to watch. He's a great bloke. 🤙
been using them for 3 years and still love them, did have an issue at one stage with one pedal not reading right but was replaced with no hassle.
Got a pair of the Uno. Pretty solid - only issue is that the cleat float needed some getting used to compared to my Shimano pedals i had previously. Overall, nothing I can complain about tbh (that isn't user error).
Hope you guys are staying safe from COVID!
Agree, I had powertaps and they were troublesome. Once I put the Assioma's on, I had no more issues. They just work.
Powertap P1 user here. Having issues with the left pedal. Battery drains in no time and connection to head unit and right pedal is getting really sloppy. The P1's are over 4 years old now. First pair died within 3 months. Replaced under warranty. Placed fresh batteries today. I'll give it a few other rides and if the issues are still there, the switch to Favero is the next step.
A great and passionate review! I've been happy enough with my old Powertap P1 pedals but they were a bit heavy. I'm curious as to how much these weigh.
Easy to find out, specs are posted on every site you can buy them from
@@MrBJPitt Got it. Thank you!
When I heard the word cheap, I clicked so fast but I quickly realised that cheap is subjective. It’s good but not cheap as I defined cheapness. I came here from watching your $60 camera, now that cheap and good for me. A $1000 power meter pedal on a £500 bicycle would be hilarious.
I've had the Assiomo Duo since mid-2017, faultless product and been a great asset for training. Only minor gripe is the need for Look style cleats means I need to carry Shimano's on one bike (as I don't usually want to swap ride to ride) and with Look cleats another (also TBH I marginally prefer Shimano SPD)...maybe I should just buy another pair of Assiomo's ;-)
BTW found the cycling dynamics after the firmware updates, even more useful around torque effectiveness and pedal efficiency...good review guys!
Love the review! Do you still have the same feeling 6months later about them as you did when you made this video? Anything change when the temperatures dropped?
I concur, I have the duo, now for two seasons and paired with wahoo. It just works each and every time. Compared it to home trainer elite direto and its very close. Great solution especially when you have several bikes that are seasonal.
Good meter. Installed the Duo on a campag equipped bike - the power meter options for campag being limited or mega expensive. The Xpedo red cleat is not good. Swapped it out for the Look cleat and was much better. Definitely worth install the Look cleats.
Had the Uno for a few weeks and v. happy with them. I would be interested to know if you reckon getting the Duo is worthwhile?
I would like to know this too
Hey there.. how have your faired with the uno? I’m at crossroads and not sure duo or uno?
@@motomoto898 no problems at all with Uno - I’d say they are all you need if u are a weekend warrior
I have no doubt over the accuracy of these. I think the main issue would be having to swap to a completely different pedal system from the other big two (shimano or speedplay). I found that when swapping it caused knee problems that could only be solved by going back to shimano. My only assumption behind this would be the weight/power distribution over the contact points. Just a heads up for anyone looking at changing that may have existing knee problems.
I have a pair myself - I'm a big fan!
I agree with all your comments except for the quality of the sealed bearings. Two years of riding have seen two bearing changes. They just wear out. Easy to replace but at A$80 at pop for the replacement bearings is a little ridiculous.
I‘ve waited for this video since your Devel bike presentation.
What’s your take on the pedal itself?
So what happens when the batteries fail? Are they replacable?
Hi, Considering these, Duo or Uno? Great review btw.
Duo...all the way.
If I were to get the dual sided Faveros, am I able to see individualized readings from each pedal on my Wahoo? Or does it just average the numbers from both pedals in the display?
Where to get the best deal on these ? Would you say the uno is good enough for intermediate level ?
Perhaps online would be better as they not available where I am ...
awesome power meter highly recommend
Great review, thanks.
This will pair with the Garmin 935 right?
Waiting for a Nero avoiding the Carona virus vlog
Social Spinner it’s a cycling vlog, not really the place to discuss health and safety issues. I for one am happy to not be constantly reminded, it’s not all doom and gloom.
Is there a difference in the q-factor versus standard Shimano SPD pedal? Looks a little wider
Very very small different MM. I think Shane Miller did an unboxing which covered this, but on the road, we haven't noticed any noticeable difference.
How do I get the dynamic riding data on my wahoo app?
@@emiliodiezjunior yep. I hope they eventually do
got em...to east and 100 percent great
Any seat adjustment needed if coming from ultegra pedals?
Compare and see if the stack height for both shoe cleat and pedal is different between the two. Measure from center of the pedal axis and sole of the shoe. I run a different brand with high stack, so I will lower saddle with a few mm's when switching to Favero.
25,000 K'S on my pair which I swop between multiple bikes. No issues ( yet)
I wish they would work with SPD SL cleats.....I'm close to pulling the trigger on a set of DUO
Honestly mate, the difference is bugger all. They come with teh standard red cleats, and teh seller I bought form threw in a set of black Look Keo cleats, for a nominal cost, they are still in the packaging. To clip in or to ride, they function exactly the same, if anything, the pedal hangs at a better angle for easy clipping in. They totally replace your existing pedals, so it's not like you could utilise your existing pedals if they were SPD-SL compatible.
@@MrScrofulous In my experience the Look cleat has a little smaller contact area then the SPD. With a larger contact area it just feels better underfoot and I don't get pressure points as easily.
customer service also fantastic
I have had Assiomas for over 12 months and they just work, but I do wish someone would come out with a Shimano SPD cleat power pedal. My Giant Power Pro dual sided meter has packed it in after only 4 months. Waiting for a replacement. Oh and the Assioma cleat are as slippery as f**k to walk in
Shane Miller / GP Lama has a video on SPD conversion of the Favero pedals.
@@ptrbssr yes but they were SPD not SPD-SL
I'm a Speedplay guy....I'll wait....and wait...and wait...LOL
Welcome to the real world.. you are a bit behind