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Are my Power Meters Accurate? One of the most common complaints on cycling social media is: "My power meters are inaccurate." Reasons include: 1. Riders perform better in different environments. Whether it's outdoor or indoor, many cyclists see higher power in specific scenarios. 2. You’ve done a dual meter comparison using something like ZwiftPower ( Comparing Power Meters with ZwiftPower ). 3. The power meters are actually bad ( opinions vary so please keep reading )   Here's the problem:   Comparisons can be misleading. Indoor and outdoor riding environments differ significantly . The resistance and acceleration vary greatly, causing many power meters to struggle with accuracy in one environment versus the other. Riding style is also a factor; smooth riders often see different average power measurements compared to those who vary their cadence and acceleration. With dual power meter comparisons  it is impossible to know which power meter is correct when only two a...

-- UPDATE August 2025 -- Stages Cycling  went bankrupt in June 2024. Giant subsidiary  SPIA Cycling , bought selected Stages assets in late 2024. There has been some encouraging news in 2025.   It's just not all good. The good news: You can  buy replacement parts on the Stages US web site .  Stages is providing limited support. They will ship some parts under warranty. Your can send email to support@stagescycling.com  or use the  US Support Site .  SPIA Cycling indicated that they will be continuing the critical online services needed to keep the Stage Cycling App active for at least one more year.  The not so good news: No in-home service is offered . It is DIY "parts only". Stages support people can often describe how to do repair work. Note: This support is provided in the US. It is unclear if Stages will respond to requests from other countries. Stages has stopped selling the SB20 smart bike on their web site (see image below)....