If this were built around the Speedplay product I'd be onboard right now, no question. Too bad. At the foot/pedal is most definetely a more precise measurment, yes. But I'm thinking many Speedplay lovers still won't leave their chosen pedals for the Garmin Vector. I'm one of them.
I followed Metrigear almost from day 1, right through their acquisition by Garmin. I was regularly in touch with their team, and studied all the stats, including volunteering to be a beta tester. I have held back for close to 2 years on the purchase of a power meter so I could put these on my bike. The Metrigear product was completely designed for its initial go to market strategy on speedplay pedals. Now I am stuck with this choice? Sorry guys...not buying it.
that is just a bit over my budget...i dont even have a garmin edge...also how durable is it (after crashes, waterproofness?) looks awesome though, but still..
@yumo26 The main reason you wouldn't want to use these on a mtn bike is that you'd have to wear road shoes. And since they generally lack any real tread on the sole, they'd be a detriment if you ever had to walk around. The plastic Keo-style cleats would get damaged easily on rocky trail surfaces as well. Then there's the point about the transmitter... you could rotate the pod so that it sits upright on both crankarms when your strong foot is forward, and that would keep it off the rocks.
@itsreallyscott The folks we talked to at Garmin said that they went away from the Speedplay pedal because they wanted to have total control over every component of the system to ensure that it meet their standards for consistency, compatibility, etc. This was our first question too.
It may be futuristic, but I would never put such hollow spindle based pedals on my bike. It also adds to the not looking sexy of your bike and catches a lot of dirt.
@yumo26 Agreed - I want to know that, too. Would be handy for endurance racers where staying balanced (power-wise) for long durations is very important.
Just my .002 worth here.
If this were built around the Speedplay product I'd be onboard right now, no question. Too bad. At the foot/pedal is most definetely a more precise measurment, yes. But I'm thinking many Speedplay lovers still won't leave their chosen pedals for the Garmin Vector. I'm one of them.
What say you folks?
roadglide 4 months ago
like it !
Aramis7 5 months ago
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Advise when you will be running speedplay, or let me choose another power meter system. Perhaps the one that now just connects to by bike shoes?
Big mistake on Garmin's part to ignore the original group who wanted to buy these ...the speedplay users.
TheBphelan 5 months ago
Advise when you will be running speedplay, or let me choose another power meter system. Perhaps the one that now just connects to by bike shoes?
Big mistake on Garmin's part to ignore the original group who wanted to buy these ...the speedplay users.
TheBphelan 5 months ago
I followed Metrigear almost from day 1, right through their acquisition by Garmin. I was regularly in touch with their team, and studied all the stats, including volunteering to be a beta tester. I have held back for close to 2 years on the purchase of a power meter so I could put these on my bike. The Metrigear product was completely designed for its initial go to market strategy on speedplay pedals. Now I am stuck with this choice? Sorry guys...not buying it.
TheBphelan 5 months ago
that is just a bit over my budget...i dont even have a garmin edge...also how durable is it (after crashes, waterproofness?) looks awesome though, but still..
jcc2150 5 months ago
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jcc2150 5 months ago
.... in most cases, but they're simply best for on-road use as designed by Garmin.
ryanola72 5 months ago
@yumo26 The main reason you wouldn't want to use these on a mtn bike is that you'd have to wear road shoes. And since they generally lack any real tread on the sole, they'd be a detriment if you ever had to walk around. The plastic Keo-style cleats would get damaged easily on rocky trail surfaces as well. Then there's the point about the transmitter... you could rotate the pod so that it sits upright on both crankarms when your strong foot is forward, and that would keep it off the rocks.
ryanola72 5 months ago
@itsreallyscott The folks we talked to at Garmin said that they went away from the Speedplay pedal because they wanted to have total control over every component of the system to ensure that it meet their standards for consistency, compatibility, etc. This was our first question too.
ryanola72 5 months ago
I wish this was made in a platform as durable as (aluminum) DA pedals, my pedals take a beating.
thisisobvious 5 months ago
First....nice system, I think by te looks and what I'm hearing...But hey...,Where's the P.meter fo the Speedplay Garmin?
Come on now Garmin...You know how popular Speedplay's are. I gotta use a look/Time oriented platform, is that what you're saying?
roadglide 5 months ago
@yumo26, the transmitter would get trashed on your first MTB ride. They need to come up with a better solution for it
DDanksAKADoubleD 5 months ago
What happened to the speedplay version?
itsreallyscott 5 months ago 10
@itsreallyscott
Garmin bought'em up.
nicksolheim1 2 months ago
I prefer my saddle a little more level....
cpritch09 5 months ago 15
It may be futuristic, but I would never put such hollow spindle based pedals on my bike. It also adds to the not looking sexy of your bike and catches a lot of dirt.
joskes123 5 months ago
Can we use in mountain bikes or just for road bicycles?
yumo26 5 months ago
@yumo26 Agreed - I want to know that, too. Would be handy for endurance racers where staying balanced (power-wise) for long durations is very important.
chrisrnz 5 months ago