AndreZA Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Vector ? A New Power Meter. Vector is an embedded high-resolution force meter that calculates a cyclist?s power by measuring force applied to the pedals. Our team is made of cyclists and technologists that wanted to minimize the compromises a cyclist faces when choosing a power meter and deliver the capability to easily use power anywhere, anytime ? riding, training or racing. Vector utilizes a patent pending force-sensing approach that is integrated into the hollow spindle of stock bicycle pedals. Based upon our experience as cyclists and feedback from the local cycling community, Vector was designed to deliver attributes that cyclists expressed as most important when evaluating a power meter: Accurate and Reliable: consistently report actual force Easy to Own: easy to set up and use, easy to transfer between bikes, low weight http://www.metrigear.com/wordpress/wp-content/themes/metrigear/images/vector/Vector-1.jpg http://www.metrigear.com/wordpress/wp-content/themes/metrigear/images/vector/Vector-2.jpg Technology At the heart of Vector is a custom-designed system with over 60 piezoresistive strain gauges, accelerometers, and temperature sensors and an efficient electronics architecture that processes the forces that a cyclist applies to the pedals. The sensors and electronics are environmentally sealed within the pedal spindle and each unit is calibrated by MetriGear. By detecting the microstrain that naturally occurs in the spindle as the cyclist pedals the bicycle, Vector uniquely measures force vectors ? the magnitude and direction of the cyclist?s pedaling effort. Vector measures these forces independently in each leg throughout the entire pedal stroke, collecting data at a rate of more than half a million samples per second. ?Productive? force, ?waste? force, the extent to which the cyclist pulls up, pulls across the top, pushes down, etc., Vector measures and collects it all. Vector Features Precise force measurement system implemented into the hole in each pedal spindle Implemented in stock pedals, requiring no modifications to pedal platform or spindle Independently measures forces in each leg, and reports total power (watts) Sensors and electronics are environmentally sealed inside pedal spindle Transferable between bikes ? swap pedals and attach battery packs to cranks Accuracy of +/- 1.5% of actual force on pedals System precisely measures cadence, cadence sensor or magnet not required Less than 50 grams of total incremental weight (less than 25 grams/pedal) Communicates via ANT+ wireless protocol to ANT+ compatible head units Includes ANT+ PC dongle for Vector firmware updates/upgrades as available External rechargeable battery pack securely mounts on crank, with a charge indicator on the battery pack http://www.metrigear.com/wordpress/wp-content/themes/metrigear/images/vector/Vector-3.jpg http://www.metrigear.com/wordpress/wp-content/themes/metrigear/images/vector/Vector-4.jpg Availability Vector is designed to be integrated by MetriGear into select Speedplay? pedals and is targeted for availability in Q1 2010. To receive notifications when Vector is available for purchase, please visit www.metrigear.com and join our mailing list. About MetriGear MetriGear is a Silicon Valley-based company formed by athletes and technologists with a common desire to create solutions that change the game for improving performance at all levels of the sport. Measure and improve. We envision an entire range of solutions for various activities that help you reach your athletic fitness or performance goals. MetriGear, Inc. is a member of the ANT+ Alliance. Read more here http://www.metrigear.com/products/
Gman1834 Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Cool, hope the price is right, but then i have to get a Edge 705 (just got my 305)
Azonic Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I've also got a power metering tool. It's called "Uphill @ 53x11". Seated.
Matchstix Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 looks cool but limited to what pedals it will work on though by the looks of things
Spinnekop Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Simular to this....had it at Eurobike this year. http://www.o-synce.com/pic/cyclometer-power.jpg ICYCLOPOWER: E?SY POWERICP enable to measure the exact vertical & horizontal force the biker applies on the pedal. It?s the onlysolution in the world which can be easily mount with usual tools, can be changed toany kind of bicycle in a few minutes and will be able to get:_an exact force measurement over the crank set angle position (biomechanical analyzing)_enable to a comparison of power with each leg (performance optimization)_utilizate the aerodynamic drag force (to optimize to the most streamlined position on the bike).Combinable with the MACRO X series. Available mid of 2010. Patent pendingFROM: http://www.o-synce.com/en/cyclometer-power.html
JasonW Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Sounds great. Hope they can get the wireless licencing issues sorted out a bit quicker than the Quarq. My main reservation is that the end of the crank is a very vulnerable area for damage. Very bad idea for MTB!
Gasping Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Sounds great. Hope they can get the wireless licencing issues sorted out a bit quicker than the Quarq. My main reservation is that the end of the crank is a very vulnerable area for damage. Very bad idea for MTB! JasonW, it looks like the inside of the crank so it should be safer. In any case, where is the non-vulnerable area on a MTB?
JasonW Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Sounds great. Hope they can get the wireless licencing issues sorted out a bit quicker than the Quarq. My main reservation is that the end of the crank is a very vulnerable area for damage. Very bad idea for MTB! JasonW' date=' it looks like the inside of the crank so it should be safer. In any case, where is the non-vulnerable area on a MTB?[/quote'] The Hub and BB are probably the best solution. My MTB powertap has been fine thus far aside from the bearings.
Spinnekop Posted July 27, 2010 Posted July 27, 2010 They have some competition it seems.....maybe Metrigear will get their asses INTO gear now that market is busy catching up......: http://www.ciclonline.com/eng/bicycles/110-look/1371-preview-look-and-polar-2011-power-pedals-.html Polar and Look are working together on a new pedal that incorporates a detection system of power, besides all the normal functions that are currently monitored in the Polar bike computers: speed, cadence, heart rate, etc. The new pedals/cycle computer/power meter will be officially unveiled at Eurobike 2010.
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