… and why?
also, what kind of head unit have you found interfaces best with them? thanks.
I used to work for Watteam.
While I don’t have any experience with the final product (“Gen2”), in my experience ANT+ head units were easier to set up and interface with than Bluetooth - but that’s more down to the head unit and protocol, a function of Bluetooth’s “monogamous” pairing method. I used prototypes extensively with the Garmin 520 and 920XT without any issues.
I just installed one (glued it yesterday, finished it today.)
Installation is a little bit involved. If you are mechanically adept, you can handle it, but if you are the type that takes a flat tire to the bike shop, you may want to have Watteam install it on your crank for $99. It truly only works on approved cranks.
This is my first power meter, but so far the left side only version seems to work well. I am using it with a Wahoo Element Bolt on my trainer. I will try it with Zwift (iPad) and my Garmin 920XT tomorrow. This product is dual ANT+/Bluetooth so it should work with literally any headunit out there.
You can’t beat the price.
Read this if you haven’t:
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/watteam-powerbeat-gen2-power-meter-in-depth-review.html
This is my first experience with power meters. The install and set up was easy. I had a couple of drop outs in my first couple of rides, but haven’t had any other issues in months. I love them, but I don’t have anything else to compare them to. I use a Garmin 520 as my head unit, works fine but I don’t get any of the fancy Garmin cycling dynamics.