GENERAL INFO: POWERTAP PEDALS – Quarq

Are the pedals single or dual sided?

The PowerTap pedal power meters are available in both single-sided and dual-sided (the P1). The P1 dual-sided pedals are two separate power meters, which talk to each other. The data is collected b... See more

How do the stack heights of the P1 and Single-Sided Pedals compare to other pedals?

The stack height of the P1 and Single-Sided Pedal power meters are 14mm, which are about 3-5mm greater than some of the other popular pedal systems on the market. See more

What's the difference between how ANT+ and Bluetooth read data from the P1 Pedals?

There is a fundamental difference in the way the two communication protocols operate. With ANT+ the pedals are connected to each other in a master/slave relationship. The pedal that serves as the m... See more

What type of battery do the P1 and Single-Sided Pedal need?

The P1 and single-sided pedals require the use of AAA lithium batteries (rechargeable lithium is okay too). This is because alkaline batteries could damage the pedals. Damage caused by batteries is... See more