Shimano R9100-P Powermeter

[cdncyclist]

You may consider it a 'known bug', I am simply trying to obtain more information as the data presented thus far isn't unequivocal in my opinion (and I am still sorting through if detecting small differences in R/L power have any meaningful impact on training and racing, but that is another story entirely).

Sure, but if L/R balance isn't important then there's no point paying the premium for the two seperate power meters that make up an R9100P. A spider based unit like a Quarq Dfour/Dzero does the same job with only one set of electronics.

Individuals may make purchases based on a variety of factors; accurate L/R vs. overall is one of several, one that probably deserves its own thread as it is not specific to this powermeter. If anyone has some high quality evidence on this I am all ears!

[Herb999]

You may consider it a 'known bug', I am simply trying to obtain more information as the data presented thus far isn't unequivocal in my opinion (and I am still sorting through if detecting small differences in R/L power have any meaningful impact on training and racing, but that is another story entirely).

Sure, but if L/R balance isn't important then there's no point paying the premium for the two seperate power meters that make up an R9100P. A spider based unit like a Quarq Dfour/Dzero does the same job with only one set of electronics.

Your right, the R9100P is market as dual sided Powermeter. And as such a product it has to work correctly in that sector. Maybe not yet, but Shimano will bring it to life for shure .

[shonanmike]

Last week used the 9100p and Vector 3 at the same time for about a 52km ride.. Result? Same 51-49 LR balance on both power meters.

Had a Pioneer dual-side pm and that always reported 48-52. Which is right? Two data points vs one.

[TobinHatesYou]

Were the Vector 3s just installed? They need about one ride to "settle." My first ride after installing my Vectors resulted in 49-51, when usually I'm 52-48. I'm right-legged, but it's not atypical for right-legged people to have more power in their left leg (plant leg.)

[shonanmike]

Have been using the Vector 3s for about two weeks and about 200k. The 9100p for probably 800k and its been consistent over that distance. Btw I'm right handed.

[BdaGhisallo]

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/shi ... eview.html

Ray Maker has posted his review.

[M8ey]

Thats an interesting read by DC Rainmaker.

Doesnt make the Shimano come out shining but he does put a good argument as to the L / R balance issue.

[ms6073]

Doesn't make the Shimano come out shining

Seemed to me he mainly nit-picked over silly things like lack of blue-tooth power data transmission, white magnet cover (I use K-Edge Pro), and price point as compared to other players were the main points of contention, but L/R balance aside, seems like the nuts and bolts of the Shimano powermeter were pretty solid.

[cdncyclist]

Doesn't make the Shimano come out shining

Seemed to me he mainly nit-picked over silly things like lack of blue-tooth power data transmission, white magnet cover (I use K-Edge Pro), and price point as compared to other players were the main points of contention, but L/R balance aside, seems like the nuts and bolts of the Shimano powermeter were pretty solid.

Agree, that was my take also

[guyc]

I thought the opposite. He raised some valid points like the use of a magnet (seems bizarre in 2018), the crappy battery cover will break at some point and it will be a ballache to find a replacement for.

Personally I can't see why you'd spend £200+ more on this over a Stages Gen3 or 4iii dual when the Shimano has a number of compromises that seem flat-out odd or poorly executed.

I suspect the next gen ones will be bang-on though.

[cdncyclist]

Well, now we are comparing the relative favourableness of reviews of alternate powermeters.

I haven't read 4i, but the gen 3 stages review from dcrainmaker had several issues identified also.

But you are right, the R9100-P isn't perfect by any means.

[ms6073]

Personally I can't see why you'd spend £200+ more on this over a Stages Gen3 or 4iii dual

As a long time SRM user who recently switched to the R9100-P, I already had the K-Edge Pro so it was very much insert into the BB and go ride. Sure I though about the Stages PM but wife and I spend a couple hours a week on Tacx Neo trainer, and care to guess which PM Tacx forum users complained the most about power discrepancies between the Neo and powermeter?

[TonyM]

Personally I can't see why you'd spend £200+ more on this over a Stages Gen3 or 4iii dual

As a long time SRM user who recently switched to the R9100-P, I already had the K-Edge Pro so it was very much insert into the BB and go ride. Sure I though about the Stages PM but wife and I spend a couple hours a week on Tacx Neo trainer, and care to guess which PM Tacx forum users complained the most about power discrepancies between the Neo and powermeter?

I use the Stage Gen2 (left side only) beside my P2M and the Tacx Neo and I see indeed some discrepency between the Stage and the P2M/ Neo.
To me it is also related to the fact that the Stage Gen2 is left only and we know that the balance L/R is different depending on the % of the FTP. So multipliying the left leg by two just doesn't work on all the power curve. I suppose that the dual sided Stages Gen3 are much improved therefore.

But for me I have on orders 2 Dura Ace powermeters (still not available in Canada ) and I will not switch to 4iiii dual or Stages dual as I prefer to have the powermeter in the E-tube app like my Di2 stuff.

[PlumzRichard]

Fitted my new Dura Ace Power on Monday of this week, fitting and set up was easy and trouble free and so far 4 rides and 180 miles and no issues to report. Left and Right balance is also reporting the same as my vectors where reporting last week and no spikes or drop outs to report. Very happy so far but time will tell.

[cunn1n9]

With last firmware update my R9100P is now reading 51/49 L/R. This is within margin of error and I am happy now.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk