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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...

Summary Stages Cycling LLC in the US filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024. SPIA Cycling Inc ., a subsidiary of Giant Group , made an initial bid of $20 million for Stages Cycling's assets in July 2024. The acquisition was f inalized in September 2024 for $20.1 million. The assets purchased by SPIA Cycling Inc. include Stages Cycling's intellectual property , manufacturing facilities, product lines, and limited inventory. The terms of the purchase agreement included Giant Group dropping its lawsuit against Stages for $14 million in unpaid invoices and paying $500,000 to Norwegian software companies TekSport AS and VismoX AS. Additional Details Giant Group bought Stages US intellectual property and trademarks in September after Stages filed for bankruptcy earlier in 2024. The status of Stages' European operations remains unclear. Many countries have local distributors who offer sales, parts and service. These organizations are not directly affected by the US bankr...