Power meter setup for QX100

[Owen]

If I do not want to stop using flat pedals, what is a cheap (relatively) but effective setup to be able to measure power on a QX100? I would like to be able to train with power to be able to more effectively get in shape, but since my wife sometimes rides the bike and is not too sure about having to clip in, I was not sure how much I would have to change to be able to measure power at the crank or crank arm.

 

[Mathew Fy]

I used a Stages left crank arm power meter on my upright bike. I think there’s a couple more brands out there now.
https://stagescycling.com/us/products/power/https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/stages-lr-dual-sided-power-meter-in-depth-review.html
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/stages-lr-dual-sided-power-meter-in-depth-review.html

 

[benphyr]

If you always ride outdoors then this might be the way to go:

https://velocomp-llc.myshopify.com/products/powerpod-v3-power-meter

 

[Owen]

Thanks. The powerpod in particular looks easy to set up. Indoors I have a trainer, so power there is not an issue.

 

[benphyr]

I don’t have a powerpod myself but @nobrakes does and says he could never get it to work on a recumbent.

https://forum.cruzbike.com/threads/cruzbike-time-trial-challenge-2020.13343/page-7#post-161522