Wahoo Powerlink Zero Pedals: 6 Month Long Term Review

How do the new Wahoo Powrlink Zero Power Meter Pedals stand up after 6 months of riding every day through all conditions? My verdict is in...
Content
00:00 Intro
2:15 Durability
4:00 Accuracy
7:55 Living with the pedals\
11:02 Rivals
12:47 Conclusion
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[@ricktoth7418]

Thanks for the review. I have been waiting for a full review as I am looking to get these and know you have done a great job on the review. Thanks!

[@aerobrain2001]

After having the Assioma's for a few years I just can't recommend anything else unless someone is totally wedded to another cleat system.

[@frankmeyer1865]

Thanks David, superb Video. So the Show Cadenz as well?

[@MyLouTube]

Good review, thanks. I’ve had them a few months now and love them. Admittedly I have let the charge run out so must sort that to get my data back!!! 😂

[@davidarthur]

They're definitely better charged up ;)

[@markwright8030]

Hi David Very good informative video. Peddles are well worth a look 🚴‍♂️👍🚴‍♂️👍

[@davidarthur]

Thanks Mark

[@sand9577]

I have the Garmin Rally XC200, they are bombproof. Don't skimp out on the batteries, get good batteries or you will have connection issues. I don't like most cycling stuff with integrated, non-removal batteries, that just means you'll throw to the trash all of the equipment. What I love about the XC200 is how all the electronics are protected and out of sight, all other pedal systems have the electronics exposed.

[@MikesModelshop]

Thank you for this interesting video. I wonder if the two metal marks for charging, which are nude on the outside, can get a short circuit when driving in heavy rain. I am sure the water runs down the crank and also the padels. Have you had any negative experiance with this? Thanks again.

[@leedorney]

Looking forward to the Karoo review as i have one lol

[@russellduma4991]

Do you know if you can upgrade the left only at a later date? I'm using wahoo pedals already and this is a next step for me.

[@d.w.evans1182]

I've got these and use them with a Garmin head unit, quite often when I turn the Garmin on I get a message saying something along the lines of 'power meter firmware mismatch', any idea what this is? Also I have left/right balance displayed and sometimes it seems only one pedal is recording data, I'm normally evenly balanced and it becomes quicky obvious something's wrong once I start a ride if that happens and a quick calibration seems to sort it out. Otherwise they are great pedals.

[@Rannex99]

Got Powerlink Zero Dual about last month. I noticed after I Charged and I used it for every day for bike to work and about several days past that, my right pedal is 40 or 50 percent while the left is still at 100 percent of battery. do you think it is normal or do I need to ask for a replacement to wahoo?

[@Brantastic07]

Hey do you know if the powerlink pedals work directly with Zwift?

[@ianboltron]

Having to wait for them to adjust to outside temperature before calibrating is a deal breaker for me when there are other systems that don't have those issues. They do look slick though and I suppose there are plenty of folks who love the speed play cleat that these will be great for.

[@manuelweiss3904]

The question for me is: do other powermeters do consider the impact of the temperature on their measurement?

[@EddyCat1234]

Thanks Dave. I’m looking at getting these. I noticed Cyclingtips mentioned the Giro Empire/Empire SLX slightly rubbed on the pod and requires a shim stack which I think comes in the box. I sort of recall you running Empires (?) can you confirm if they rub and need the shim?

[@davidarthur]

Hi Dan I don't use the Giro shoes anymore so can't comment on how compatible they are with the Speedplays so I guess go with what CTips think if they've tried them

[@izmael_kneafcy]

Do you have to change your saddle height?

[@thesayn3ver]

Are the internal batteries replaceable?

[@xphiliptranx]

Have you done a power meter pedal comparison yet? Wahoo, garmin, favero, what else is there? How do they stack up against each other? Warranty, durability, accuracy etc?

[@davidarthur]

Yes with Wahoo and Favero in this video

[@jelle7224]

You can still say Speedplay, the pedal system is now marketed as Wahoo SPEEDPLAY. Even when it's a Powerlink model.

[@JC-pt2tw]

Hey David, when is the new Madone review coming out?

[@davidarthur]

Soon!

[@jwfriar]

David - what is your take on value of left only power meters? I can get a Rival left side upgrade for like $250 vs if I want both sides, I think I need to go pedals...and in this case, that's $1,000. Do you find that people have enough variance between legs to justify having both sides? Or does it really depend on the individual?

[@davidarthur]

I think left side only is perfect for most people really. I’d imagine most people don’t have a huge variance on both sides, not enough to justify the expense and be wanting to do something about it without working with a professional bike fitter

[@jwfriar]

@@davidarthur Thanks!

[@ferryvanrijn1409]

I have both, left only and dualsided.. for what I can say..left only will do because consistenty counts. Difference left and right leg is only 1a2% and from my personal expierience.

[@ayowser01]

The major benefit of having a dual-sided PM is the ability to log the amount of time stood up, out of saddle.

[@jwfriar]

@@ayowser01 do you have a goal for time out of the saddle? I practice doing it bc I know there is technique, but have read that on long climbs you’re more efficient in the saddle and what little wind resistance you have on climbs is made worse out of the saddle.

[@frazergoodwin4945]

The additional advantage of swapping pedal bodies for the Garmin is that pedals do wear out over time. Replacing the worn element, but retaining the smart insides gives the Garmin a longer life span with a second or third body...

[@genegade]

Except that the Garmin pedal bodies wear out consistently after two years, which is pathetic

[@frazergoodwin4945]

@@genegade My set (RallyXC bodies on Vector internals) currently on more than 25,000Km and still going strong... So my own experience differs markedly from yours.

[@pounet4027]

Hi David, I bought the Powrlink Dual and tried different Wahoo cleats. It turns out that the protector plate hurts the power pod. The spindle is too short with heel in. I don’t use a big float, but he inside corner of this protector plate in “heel in” position rubs the power pod. It’s better with old Speedplay cleat, but it's not really satisfactory because you need to keep very little float with “heel in” position and my knees don’t like this. The interest of Speedplay pedals is then considerably reduced. Before the Powrlinks, I had bought the Assioma. The Power Pod is bigger, but with a much larger Q-Factor and so angular freedom was possible. I don’t need the 15° float, but at least 5° inwards. The product does not conform to its description at this stage. You don’t mention that design problem. Have you tried the Powrlink with with the toe slightly outward and the heel inward? Regards,

[@davidarthur]

Hi Poun, I also ride heel in and have not experienced this problem with the pedals and the stock cleats they were supplied with but interesting to hear this - have you tried contacting Wahoo to see what they say?

[@pounet4027]

@@davidarthur Yes, I contacted Wahoo who replied that he had no such feedback. With old cleats, on the other hand, that passes, but hardly. I sent photos. It's the protector plate that rubs the base of the power pod, moreover the varnish / paint there is very quickly gone.

[@user-tu2ei5fy7n]

I enjoyed your video! I am also using Wahoo Elemnt Bolt 2 & Power link Zero, but I see there is 3-sec delay from the power meter. Is it normal thing or can I use real-time power data with Power link Zero?

[@davidarthur]

There shouldn’t be any delay, unless you mean you have 3 second power smoothing on?

[@Gufolicious]

My problem with the wahoo pedals was they are just a pain to setup especially the cleat system is (allthough it offers a vast majority of options to dial in your fit) is just a pain and i immediately went back to my look keo cleats + favero duos.

[@kelvinelderkin1045]

Charge pretty quickly; do it overnight! Doesn’t sound quick to me!

[@davidarthur]

So the claimed charge time is 90-120 minutes from empty to full, so doesn't need overnight at all! :)

[@WerdnaLiten]

They still haven't got any MTB pedals.......

[@davidarthur]

I do hope they’re working on that

[@eya83fr]

They've got a contact page. Tell them you want the Frog back ! (No moving part : can there be better engineering ?)

[@fractalofgod6324]

Sorry but I turned this video off soon as you mentioned the price.

[@davidarthur]

Fair enough. Out of interest, what price would you be willing to pay for a power meter?

[@fractalofgod6324]

@@davidarthur I guess this type of equipment is for pro riders at that price, I ride for pleasure and I don't have a lot of money and I think a lot of bike stuff is now ridiculously over priced. My comment wasn't a dig at your video but when a set of pedals is nearly a thousand pounds I know it's a different world to the one I live in. My whole gravel bike cost me 2000 to build.

[@ForGodsgloryministry75]

150 $ where ok

[@decoherence926]

@@fractalofgod6324 boohoo. get a better paying job brah

[@borasumer]

Best upgrade for $1500 CAD. Sorry but no thanks. Assioma forever.

[@STLMTB]

There is way those are woth a shit. I'll take flats every day of the week.

[@josephalbanese1393]

Garman will not send your test units because they’re afraid that you’ll be too honest.