Unboxing The Rotor 2INPower Powermeter | Win With GCN!

[@cup_and_cone]

3:13 - Dura-Ace weight includes chainrings....Rotor was weighed without rings.

[@Demon09-_-]

thechosendude yep ends up not being so impressive of a weight

[@smalerider1727]

470g 110 bcd, 160mm, 3d+ cranks. Using Rotor chain rings adds 132g per set as per their website. And this thing has a power meter in it, and is likely bigger than my cranks. The dura ace has no power meter bits in it.

[@cup_and_cone]

Smale Rider - New Shimano 9100P with built-in meter (Left & Right) is anticipated to only add 60-70 grams; keep in mind 9100 will also be about 15 grams lighter than 9000. Likewise, Stages only adds 20 grams if someone really wants lightweight. Lastly, Shimano still uses 24mm spindles, which give you much more flexibility for different BB standards/framesets without needing specialty Rotor brand BB (Rotor BSA30 runs about three times the cost of Shimano).

[@smalerider1727]

There is no reason to run a Rotor brand BB. People do this because its never stated that Rotor 3d+ cranks are made to the bb386 evo standard.

[@golferchin76]

Recently I built a S works Tarmac with eTap groupset, Rotor 2inpower and compatible chainrings. Shimano 9000 Di2 would cost a lot more, heavier. In the power meter department Shimano is not as praised as Rotor. If you have the money to build a bike with Dura Ace 9000 mechanical or electronic you want the best power meter. The 9100P remains to be tested. Stages sucks.

[@GRKNG]

i haven't been so in to cycling since i was a 19 and i'm 31 now. I'd like to thank GCN and its presenters for reinvigorating my passion for cycling once more. Further more who knew that i would ever be into road bikes and lycra. I love this channel.

[@NielsHeldens]

Oval chainrings - increasing the efficiency of being made fun of by your mates.

[@krzysboro]

Guys, we need to get GCN over 1 million subscribers. Share on social media, scream GCN from your rooftops, discuss with your cycling friends and whisper their name while making love. They deserve it.

[@gcn]

Yess! Thanks Krzysztof!

[@Krisszhu1990]

Tried the whispering. Girlfriend wasn't happy at all.

[@cryx4]

Global Cycling Network None of my friends do anything to do with cycling ;-; I'm alone and poor.

[@suubierex9396]

YaZzY _ | same

[@PoltergeistWorks]

Very nice gear, only wish the logos were a bit bigger, especially on the Q Rings...

[@papachung6639]

Fun fact for you guys on why there's a little red bit at the end of the crank arm. Every year before the kona ironman, the "Kona count" takes place, during which the number of different brands of equipment used, including power meters, are counted. Rotor's power meter was hard to identify from a distance, so they added the red bit to help it stand out.

[@anders077]

I bought the 2InPower during cyber Monday and been riding it with Qrings, it's clearly the best power meter I have tried!

[@jonburnell532]

In the after survey the question of what level groupset do you ride needs amending for those of us who can't afford the good stuff and are riding below 105.

[@smalerider1727]

Time to buy 105/Rival!

[@PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial]

Cycling: 99.5% Rider, 0.5% Equipment Looking good: 50% Rider, 50% Equipment

[@gcn]

Here's a shortcut to enter the competition... 🕵 . . . . . . . . . . . gcn.eu/winROTOR2INPower

[@enricodouwens6569]

Global Cycling Network . G treft tw t c.🌾🚆🚆🏤9⃣7⃣

[@calvinschneider4851]

Global Cycling Network I want to have Rotor its brutal

[@maxheide6872]

Global Cycling Network I want to have this beautifull Win

[@Elfenklatschen]

The 2Inpower lasts about 100-150 hours of riding, not 300. ;)

[@ahafeezs]

I thought its gonna be wireless charging. oh well.

[@gobybike99]

will these fit on a BBright or Cervelo bottom bracket because I would love to win and I don't think that i need a power meter on my commuter :)

[@csantos2]

I went to CABDA last week for my shop. Rotor was there and I got to try these out. Holy smokes was I impressed. The data it produced was incredible and being able to orient Q Rings using the power meter made using the Q Rings a total treat. As for the weight, I picked them up, and for a power meter crankset with a built-in battery, it was really light. I saw concerns for the way you charge it. The part that plugs into the power meter is magnetic much like a MacBook, and the part that plugs into the outlet is actually just a USB plug you can plop right into the USB power block that comes with every smart phone you buy. I've seen and played around with a lot of different power meters, but this one takes the cake. Granted I haven't seen the FC-RC9100-P yet, and I expect it to be pretty awesome, but I don't anticipate it being a better product than the 2INPOWER. It might be lighter, but why are you worrying about cutting grams at the crank when you could work on cutting kilos off your body. If all you want to do is post a picture of the weight measurement of your bike and show everyone how big your e-peen is, then you have no use for a power meter to begin with and you might as well cut even more weight just going straight to SRAM Red.

[@_clemens_]

This would be awesome to win...If I don't win: what would be a good poewer meter to buy? It needs to be more or less accurate and cheaper is better :) I'm looking at stages right now, but are there maybe other alternatives? Thanks! (Group is 105 Shimano if important)

[@benjaminwolf9801]

I just finished building up a caad12 for 2017 and curious if this would fit on the bike?

[@lennartmeinke8861]

#torqueback So, I have seen so many different places to mount power meters. Are there any differences between the different positions?

[@charliefletch2002]

Lennart Meinke The only difference I could think of is that power at the rear hub is power minus drivetrain inefficiencies, if you only get a one sided power meter for example one crank the powers not going to be that accurate as it's just going to double what your putting out on one leg but this won't work as barely anyone has a 50-50 ratio of power output for both legs

[@henrykennedy4366]

Are all chainrings compatible with these cranks? Or do you have to use Rotor chainrings?

[@gcn]

hi, providing the chainrings have the same BCD they are fine. thanks

[@gwmtnbiker]

cadence would be measured by the cyclometer as well, correct?

[@dailowhui]

Seems that the weight of dura ace includes chainring where this doesn't. So the actual weight of the whole 2inpower crankset with chainrings maybe heavier than expected.

[@suryavanamali3394]

When will the results for the indoor training competition be released?

[@gcn]

Check the GCN Show on Tuesday Surya.

[@etobiCRACKscorpions]

That charging system leaves loads to be desired. The power connection should have been something popular like USB or consider generating power while cycling to charge the battery. The unique plug adapter opens the door to many potential problems. Anyway, obviously I still want it!

[@shindosalvo]

The charging port is a USB one side and a magnet in the crank side, we cannot see it in th video but is a lot of easier than it looks like.

[@santiagobenites]

Simon are you using the Q Rings with your Rotor cranks?

[@hectorfuji]

My two favorite things, Q Rings and GCN unboxing videos!

[@mtschutte18]

Guys the competition says I am entering invalid email addresses, but the ones I enter I know are 100% valid and correct.

[@gcn]

Hi Michael - sounds strange. We haven't had other issues like that today. Ping us a message on Facebook and we'll see what we can do. Lasty

[@licandres01]

Michael T same here on chrome for tablet

[@gcn]

Hey licandres - message us on Facebook too! Lasty

[@74_Green]

Sounds like somebody is cheating....entering multiple email addresses. I thought it was just ONE entery per person?!?!?....

[@mtschutte18]

Darren Green not cheating, I'm trying multiple emails cause it says they invalid

[@joffty]

Just had a knee op yesterday these would really help my rehabilitation fella.

[@timz5676]

when do you announce the winner?

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

I would love to be round Si's house on Christmas morning.

[@NielsHeldens]

Michael McDermott i don't get what's so exciting about a hungover Si.

[@edmuggles]

Michael McDermott what 15 min per present.. it would be New Years by the time he got though :p

[@conormckenna3566]

Would be the perfect edition to the new bike before the 2017 season starts, yes please.

[@bryan333333333333333]

how many times can we enter

[@3rdcatchopper408]

Really really need a power meter just like the one Simon has in this vid 🙏🏻

[@wardtimmermans8977]

#Torqueback: What would you guys suggest to buy: A power meter or a smart trainer? Given the fact that you can only buy one.

[@jamesp.1784]

ward timmermans hard one but go for the powermeter and a cheap "dumb" trainer

[@randallschulz5018]

Is the contest not available in the U.S.? There’s not choice in the “Country” drop-down for the USA. There are “US Virgin Islands” and “United States Minor Outlying Islands,” but that’s as close as it comes to the U.S.

[@gcn]

It's right there at the top of the list Randall!

[@randallschulz5018]

D'Oh!

[@Jace_Roams]

This would be amazing on my cycling trip from Canada to Mexico!

[@dillonswifte2672]

Are they water proof??

[@Timtimzi]

I really want to win/get a power meter in the future. Right now it's out of my budget, but as I'm getting into racing, I want to know more about my fitness and power output.

[@pope406]

have the Zwift winners been announced?

[@NielsHeldens]

roland H I think they will be announced either upcoming Tuesday or the Tuesday after that.

[@andresbarquerocerdas4298]

can i put this powermeter on my MTB?

[@paulgach7606]

Why not do a comparison of multiple power meters on the same bike? You could have one power meter in the rear hub, one on the crank and one on the pedals. It would be interesting to see if all three match in output readings. Only problem might be if two power meters use the same radio frequency. Love your show! I watch it every day...

[@gcn]

Hi Paul this is something we are considering, cheers for reminding us. thanks Jon

[@hornetluca]

The crank axel seems too long, am I right?

[@smalerider1727]

Fits all 30mm spindle BB, its bb386evo cranks basically.

[@pbassred]

I've just ripped out my PF 30 to fit a Shimano crank so I could fit a stages meter. Winning could be sweet agony.

[@corymeza4379]

With 110 bcd, isn't that actually not compatible with standard chain rings?

[@lucianonarno1408]

Cory Meza I don't know much about chainring sizes but I thought 110 was for compact and 130 was for standard, in confused too.

[@NielsHeldens]

Cory Meza it isn't. But Rotor also produces 53 tooth chainrings that fit 110 bcd.

[@smalerider1727]

The Q-Ring allows for that 53 at 110 bcd

[@Timtimzi]

hands down the best giveaway ever. I want to win so badly

[@cyclejockey4397]

Great job GCN

[@danielrosenkranz8101]

Always great prices

[@heesung]

a friendly suggestion -- would you consider compressing/equalizing the vocals on these videos? sometimes, the announcer's voice trails off to very low decibels.

[@thomasegan7459]

I would die to have a set of these. Unfortunately a uni student budget doesn't allow for it. :P

[@rickpluimers6645]

What an amazing give away !!!!

[@karvinsunny4199]

they should have Dan do this unboxing ... he might talk about his time at the cervélo test team

[@JohnathonThompson]

Dan was in the Cervélo test team?

[@fignons_missing_8sec4]

2in power vs quarq dzero? I'm leaning towards the quarq

[@fignons_missing_8sec4]

The carbon quarq is cheaper and 100g lighter and also does varry accurate two sides meserment.

[@delacruzjoed]

the input is USB but the output is? cant they make it USB too?? like most of android devices?

[@CaptWolf5]

Would be nice to win. Like to try the Q-ring and I like to have a Power meter.

[@SmilefitCoUk]

Terms and conditions... "This competition will close at 10:00 GMT on Monday 30th January 2016". That's what it says!

[@benitovictoor6368]

i could use this i'm leaving in a week for trainingcamp in calpe ! !

[@weltrogg1768]

please, make video how to change handbar tape

[@gcn]

Right here 👉👉👉👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmzonttl9GngLM

[@lucianonarno1408]

Welt Rogg check the handlebar tape video that Art's Cyclery uploaded too, its the best I've seen.

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

wow. these things are £1200 alone - without the qrings. hey si, it was so cold outside today that i saw a traffic warden stealing parking tickets from cars in order to line his coat without insulating material ;)

[@Cole649]

How will we know if we win?

[@JrgenEgballe]

I wanna be like Si (...just like those Si'wannabes in the pro peloton) .... + my bike would look really cool mounted on these :-)

[@MannuelCorona]

"Watt makes you fastest cyclist that you can be"... I see what you did there.

[@charlesadcock742]

what do you guys thinks about Fuji bikes?

[@lucianonarno1408]

Charles Adcock they're pretty good in my opinion! Don't expect a reply from GCN as they're sponsored by rivals Trek and Orbea.

[@charlesadcock742]

Luciano Narno Thanks!

[@Gixer750pilot]

Luciano Narno is that why the guys ride specialized and Canyon also

[@lucianonarno1408]

Gixer750pilot I forgot canyon! They're not sponsored by specialized though, you can look at the list of sponsors in the video description.

[@Thomas_Ekstrom]

What axle is it ?

[@thisApex3D]

How much this set cost if you wanna buy it?

[@74_Green]

£1200 for power meter. £120 for outer ring. £50 for inner prices from Wiggle.co.uk

[@pope406]

Just google it ;-)

[@titansilbes]

Where's the link 😬?

[@alfiecycles4875]

I need that signing up now!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickmurray3580]

it'd be amazing to win this, thanks GCN for doing these competitions! :-) #fingerscrossed

[@TunaTheMiner]

I can't wait to put this on my rusted beach cruiser.

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

Well done.

[@donaldbrun]

0:58 "...WATT makes you the fastest cyclist..."

[@infidelgastro]

Very nice prize but if Si has used them they're not exactly brand new anymore. I hope he uses his own and not the prize.

[@jseski9209]

#torqueback : Great vid, well done Si, but my question for ask GCNything is: Si, are you going for a full pompadour hairdo nowadays with those curly locks?? Does this have anything to do with "rubbing it in a bit" when around Dan and his new stubbled-light-bulb look? :D cheers to all!

[@davidsweetman7967]

Where are the results of the winner?

[@gcn]

they were in the GCN show. thanks

[@davidsweetman7967]

Global Cycling Network which episode please as I can't seem to find them

[@duvobikes3953]

looks nice!

[@normandrobert62]

I gotta say... I really enjoy the childish sound effects.

[@hannahplumleymycarnivaladd6365]

this looks and sounds like something you wouldn't want to get into a crash a bend or brake it eeek

[@TheAce1727]

I'm crying to win that

[@jopelal]

Great!

[@HeyLoIo]

just got the email. i won guys!

[@Calum_S]

If I was designing them I would have inductive charging.

[@suubierex9396]

Calum Spencer | it was probably too much for such a small and light package

[@J_Cav84]

That's what she said.

[@jpb13]

i really hope i win, i would have bought a power meter if i din't just waste all my money on a new set of carbon wheels

[@gcn]

Money spent on bikes isn't money wasted

[@lucianonarno1408]

A cardboardbox From a efficiency point of view, you made the right choice!

[@jpb13]

Global Cycling Network can't argue with that

[@aliceewart]

Going to enter this so hard.... #dream

[@74_Green]

Nice!!

[@svenbogaerts9241]

I always play with unboxing. And never win, would like to win!!!!

[@erikaerszi5604]

Ditto! :/

[@andystone5487]

I too cannot enter cos it won't accept my email......

[@Mcglocklingirls]

Someone at GCN - give Si permanent science glasses please - he's earnt them after this and the Graphene vid

[@GoatyMichael]

I'm sure that thing costs about 3-5x what my bike costs. I'd like to win it, but that sure would be absurd to put on my bike...

[@TinkXFD]

Oh, please let me win. My S5 will be complete!!

[@jamesp.1784]

Kevin Grishkot I've got the S5 with a set of these and they are delicious!

[@literoadie3502]

SPINDLE not AXLE!

[@lucianonarno1408]

Lite Roadie This'

[@lucianonarno1408]

Lite Roadie This'

[@vladdcyclist1882]

GCN can I win this because I really need it, please :)

[@si12j12]

want it so bad!

[@TheRedster]

did you say a power meter is watt makes you the fastest?... badum tss

[@kips_ytc]

could i slap that onto my MTB :D

[@leebridgwater]

let it be me

[@leebridgwater]

Without the e

[@christopherbeattie263]

Waiting for Americans to (incorrectly) correct Si for his pronunciation of aluminum...

[@Poopbagsteve]

gcn rules

[@thelmaviaduct]

91st

[@MtBArN]

Rotor 2INPower £1200 lol, yeah cause everyone has that kind of cash lying about!

[@MannuelCorona]

Am I alone in that I prefer aluminum cranks?

[@smalerider1727]

Nope, I prefer aluminum cranks much in the vein that people like aluminum handlebars. If a bike crashes or drops, its those handlebars and cranks that are getting bashed first.

[@scottpaciorek8247]

Third!

[@smalerider1727]

Rotor you disappoint me. I like and use 3D+, but you fail to make your power meter available for your 160 cranks.

[@Jack-cu7rl]

third

[@GadGetHackss]

hii

[@lassis2374]

wow

[@srgTAVI]

My bike is a lot cheaper than this powermeter:)) if i win i would sell it and buy a proper road bike.