Today we will be discussing a product called the STYX Powermeter. We will be reviewing this product and helping you determine if it is the right product for you to try.
About STYX Powermeter
The STYX Powermeter is a wearable cycling power meter that fits entirely into the cleat. It can be also be mounted on a cyclists shoes, so that it does not require any bike modification to use the product.
This product is beneficial because it measures how the pedal is pushed while the bike is in motion, and can give you an accurate reading of how the force is distributed on the cleat. Using this information, you can hone your technique, efficiency, and power to fit your bike and experience level.
Over time, this power meter can help give you an idea of your long term output and give feedback on how you are doing with technique, efficiency, and more. The data from the device will upload to your phone for further analysis.
How Does The STYX Powermeter Work?
This power meter measures all of the information about your pedal stride and records it for an accurate view of all the metrics. It can help you understand how powerful your stride is, where all the power from the push is going, and how you can make it better by making tweaks to the formula.
Other benefits of the STYX Powermeter include:
- it is easy to use and integrates all of the information to your phone or other device
- Can be put on more than one bike without you having to modify your bike at all
- Will help show you areas that you need to work on to improve efficiency and stamina
- Can give you complex insight to how your stride is working for you and how you can get the most out of your power
- It stores the information so you can integrate changes and make your pedaling more efficient over time
- Can help you build endurance over time by showing you where the power needs to go to be distributed better
Who Makes The PowerMeter?
The STYX Powermeter is going to be produced by a company called Magnes Sports. Magnes Sports is currently trying to raise money on Indiegogo.com to start the mass production of these devices. They have several different gifts for various levels of donation to their cause. For information on this campaign and how you can help them get going, visit their website for more information.
STYX Powermeter Pricing
The STYX Powermeter is tentatively priced at €1050, but right now if you donate €565 to their campaign to raise production costs, you will receive a unit once the production has been started. This is 46% off the retail price that will be set once production has started
Should You Buy The STYX Powermeter?
If you are a cyclist who is looking for a tool that can help track long term metrics and help you better your formation, want to see where all your power is going from your pedal, or just want to try something new, the STYX Powermeter may be the right product for you to try.
For more information on this product, when the distribution is going to be set, and how much money they need to raise to being production, visit their website for details.
