LONG BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Pioneer Electronics USA Inc.'s Cycle Sports division has released the SGY-PMLTC Power Meter Installation Kit, allowing consumers to add its Single Leg Power Meter to existing compatible Shimano 11-speed Dura-Ace, Ultegra or Shimano 105 left arm cranks.
The SGY-PMLTC Power Meter Installation Kit is a more affordable model in Pioneer's power meter line-up and expands crank options with the addition of Shimano 105 crank arms. It has a suggested retail of $499.99.
"We are excited to bring our power meter technology to cycling enthusiasts at the most affordable price," said Russ Johnston, executive vice president of marketing and corporate communications for Pioneer Electronics USA. "Traditionally when consumers buy a crank arm-based power meter, they end up with a spare crank arm. Our kit model eliminates the need to invest in a second crank arm, which will save the consumer between $60 and $130 and it's easily installed on their existing crank arm."
The new kit can be installed on arm lengths from 165 to 180 millimeters.
Once the SGY-PMLTC is purchased from an authorized retailer, the left crank arm is put in the box and shipped directly to Pioneer's installation center, where the power meter is installed.
Pioneer has been performing the ship, install and return process for over a year and a half. The company said its efficient system facilitates a quick turn-around of the consumer's crank arm with power meter. Throughout the process, Pioneer keeps in communication with the dealer.
Combined with Pioneer's SGX-CA900 or SGX-CA500 computer, a rider can see comprehensive performance analysis and highly detailed data, gathered from 12 points of measurement and displayed graphically in real-time on the display of the computer, including Force Vectors and Torque Vectors graphics and pedaling efficiency.
As riders' power needs develop, they can upgrade to a Dual Leg Power Meter system, offering 24 points of measurement, with Pioneer's SGY-PMRTC Right Side upgrade kit for Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra drive side cranks.
The SGY-PMLTC Power Meter Installation Kit is compatible with Shimano Dura-Ace, Ultegra and Shimano 105 left crank arms; with arm lengths of 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, 177.5 and 180 millimeters; provides connectivity with ANT+ compatible cycle computers and running watches; features a fully integrated strain gauge for force direction measurement, adding 22 grams; has integrated dual accelerometers for cadence measurement and error correction.
