If you want to ride faster, powermeters are one of the most useful bike components. But, how do they actually work?
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Powermeters made by brands like Rotor, power2max and Powertap are now considered essential but most – if not all – in the pro peloton and many of us who aren't professional. They allow riders of all abilities to quantifiably and reliably measure their training and performance over time. That must take a complicated bit of kit, right? Maybe... Simon explains exactly how they work in this video.
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