Wahoo's pedal and roller combo

Power meter pedals and smart rollers released

- Simon Smy

Wahoo has launched two brand-new products simultaneously, both of which it says are firsts in their categories. One – a power meter version of its dual-sided Speedplay pedals – was expected and has been an item on the wishlist for Speedplay users across the world. The other, a roller-based smart trainer, is a product we weren’t so aware of the demand for. But, says Wahoo, the two are made for each other, and it’s even offering a bundle option so that customers can buy and use them together.

Let’s first take a look at the Wahoo Powrlink Zero, which will be available in both single-sided and dual-sided options.

WAHOO KICKR ROLLR ZERO

Wahoo acquired Speedplay in 2019 and launched an overhauled, pared-back and improved version of the range in March 2021. The Powrlink Zero is built around the Speedplay Zero pedal with its stainless steel spindle and supplies a claimed accuracy of +/-1%, with no calibration necessary.

Like rival power meter pedals from Garmin and Favero, the Powrlink Zero calculates cadence data as well as total power, and left/right balance. It’s also IPX7 water resistant and oval chainring-compatible.

Battery life is a claimed 75 hours of ride time and charging is via an included charging cable – Y-shaped for the dual-sided option to charge both pedals simultaneously.

As for connectivity, it’s compatible with ANT+ and Bluetooth devices and third-party apps.

There are LEDs at the base of the spindle to display power, connection and low battery.

The electronics are housed in a pod next to the crankarm, with pedals fitted and removed using an 8mm Allen key, as with the regular Speedplay Zeros.