FAVERO Assioma Duo Power Meter Pedals Review
Mid-summer, I was umming and ahhing about buying power meter pedals — specifically the FAVERO Assioma Duo.
(Yes… of course they're cheaper now. Sigh.)
I'd been riding most days for a solid month and seeing very little improvement on my usual routes. Weight loss had stalled, my times had plateaued and motivation was beginning to dip.
As it turned out, the first step wasn't buying power meter pedals at all. It was buying a proper cycling computer.
Until then, I'd been relying entirely on the Strava iPhone app, which is fine for recording rides but rather limited when you want to understand what's happening while you're cycling.
Step One: Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM
Once I bought the Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM, everything changed.
Suddenly, I could see my speed, cadence, elevation and gradients in real time. Later, when I added the power meter pedals, I could monitor my power output too.
I also added Wahoo speed and cadence sensors and promptly disappeared down a very enjoyable data rabbit hole.
My regular routes started improving nicely — until wind or fatigue crept in and smashed my enthusiasm.
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Why I Bought the FAVERO Assioma Duo
That's when I committed to buying the FAVERO Assioma Duo power meter pedals.
They offered several features I particularly liked:
- Dual-sided power measurement
- Built-in cadence measurement
- No wheel magnets required
- No crank compatibility headaches
- Rechargeable pedal batteries
Because cadence measurement is built into the pedals, I no longer needed a separate cadence sensor. One less device and one less battery to worry about.
But the real benefit was being able to measure my effort rather than judging every ride by speed alone.
How Power Meter Pedals Changed My Cycling
Power data completely changed how I approached my regular cycling routes.
- Windy days: A strong headwind no longer meant I'd automatically had a disappointing ride.
- Climbing: I could pace myself on hills instead of starting too hard and running out of energy.
- Training: I could compare efforts more consistently between rides.
- Motivation: Progress became easier to understand, even when my average speed didn't improve.
They're genuinely fun in a nerdy, motivating way — and they've made a bigger difference to my cycling than any single upgrade I've bought.
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Are Power Meter Pedals Worth It?
For me, absolutely.
If you're happy simply recording your rides and enjoying the scenery, you probably don't need a power meter.
But if you're riding regularly, comparing routes and wondering why your times aren't improving, having power data can make your training much more meaningful.
For my cycling here in Japan, the combination of the Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM and FAVERO Assioma Duo has been an excellent investment.
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