Really frustrated with my PowerTap P1 pedals. I purchased them in 2016 and after an issue with the original battery cover caps, they've worked really well - linked up nicely with my Edge 520 and providing rock solid readings. Trained with them up to IMLOU this past weekend. In my final bike checkup, the tech noted the bearings on the right pedal appeared to be going south, but she didn't think they were so bad that I needed to service/change them. Drove to Louisville through terrible driving rains. First practice ride, I get nothing, nada, zippo from the pedals. Hmmm. Go back to the hotel, change the batteries, pop in new lithium AAAs, pull up the app on the phone - the app only sees the right pedal (the one with questionable bearings). I change batteries again, towel out the inside of the battery compartment, the cover (no moisture apparent), but still nothing. I leave the case open overnight in hopes this might dry the battery out. Next day, nothing. Sigh. So I get to ride on heart race, RPE, and perceived cadence. Frankly, the crap weather had me ride rather conservatively, especially on the downhills, but having a working PM might have had me put out a stronger effort on the flats and climbs since I hadn't been focusing on heart rate all summer, but rather on power.
Sorry for the long megillah on this, but has anyone else had similar issues? I really didn't appreciate riding on a pair of $800 Look-alike pedals for my big race of the season and I've learned that bearing maintenance has to be done by Powertap to the tune of $150. This hardly seems like a particularly "bulletproof" product given its high cost.
Sorry for the long megillah on this, but has anyone else had similar issues? I really didn't appreciate riding on a pair of $800 Look-alike pedals for my big race of the season and I've learned that bearing maintenance has to be done by Powertap to the tune of $150. This hardly seems like a particularly "bulletproof" product given its high cost.