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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 May 27, 2025 -- Stages Cycling  went bankrupt in June 2024. Giant subsidiary  SPIA Cycling , bought selected Stages assets in late 2024.  There is finally some encouraging news in May 2025.   It's just not all good. The good news: You can  buy replacement parts on the Stages US web site .  Stages is providing telephone/email support. They will ship parts under warranty to people having issues.  It is currently unclear what URL can be used to request support. Email to support@stagescycling.com appears to work for some people  The not so good news: No in-home service is offered. It is DIY "parts only". Stages support people describe how to do repair work. Just no repair people for now. Stages has stopped selling the SB20 smart bike on their web site (see image below). It shows only gym bikes and power meters. No SB20 or Dash bike computers. There is a  reference to the Stages Cycling app  but no mention how it really...