For years Speedplay road pedal users have been yearning for a version with an integrated power meter. It has been no easy trick to deliver such a pedal that maintains a high percentage of the original Speedplay Zero design elements that dedicated riders love. After Wahoo purchased Speedplay, the anticipation only increased. Now Wahoo offers this pair of Speedplay POWRLINK Zero Dual-Sided Pedals, and while the limitation of space and technical requirements means some aspects of the original design have been tweaked, the essential Speedplay Zero concept carries forward. POWRLINK has been tested to +/- 1% accurate in the lab as well as in the real world, with stability and reliability- the two strict requirements for today's power meters.

Dual-Sided in this case means Left/Right pedal power measurement, not just two-side clip-in points for your cleats. By delivering accuracy from both sides then combining these into the most accurate representation of rider overall output, Wahoo ensures the POWRLINK system meets the best standards. The metrics coming out are total power, left/right balance, and cadence, the latter of which is created by an internal gyroscope. The system does not support the more advanced Pedal Dynamics features other options offer, though the actual usefulness of those advanced metrics are questioned by some riders and reviewers. If you don't require Pedal Dynamics, then you won't care. The system has been given Temperature Compensation and that has been tested and proven to provide accurate power data across changing conditions as you ride. This is crucial for real world accuracy. Communication is available with a dual channel system featuring ANT+ and Bluetooth LE, so almost all computer head units are compatible.

Wahoo's ecosystem integration is excellent and as with most of their products, it is always easier and more direct to connect within the brand. Wahoo is known for it's app-based approach to set-up and use, and with the Speedplay POWRLINK Zero Dual-Sided Pedals you will be using the simple and intuitive Wahoo Fitness app, which offers guided instructions for set-up, calibration, battery levels and firmware updates. Battery life is rated at about 75 hours of average use via the rechargeable lithium battery system in each pedal. A clip system attaches to the axle-based exterior pods, and is matched with a USB-A cable that has two USB-C ends that insert into the clips, allowing you charge both pedals at the same time. There is no specific diabolic process for installing the pedals, except for using an 8mm Hex wrench from the back of the crank arm and tightening properly. A longer 8mm Hex L-type tool or a handled L-type tool is recommended.

As stated, Speedplay fans focus key elements of the original pedals. All specifications are listed below, but please know there is only one axle length- the stock version with sets the Q-Factor at 55mm. At this time there will not be any axle length options/versions. The stack height and pedal weights are increased, as is cornering clearance, but these compromises are not major and will not be deal-breakers for most Speedplay users who truly want an an accurate pedal based power meter system. The quality of the pedal build and cleat rotation are the same as you'd expect of a Zero Stainless axle pedal, with 15 degrees of rotational floaty and 7.5 degrees of micro-adjustable release angle. While POWRLINK comes with the Standard Tension Walkable cleat set, the Easy Tension version of the cleats are compatible, though sold separately. These cleats are inline with the Wahoo Speedplay Zero Pedals as well, meaning there is NOT a special cleat just for the POWRLINK pedal.

Excel Sports was one of the longest running, most comprehensive dealers of Speedplay pedals before Wahoo purchased the company. It has not been a smooth road for Wahoo, as historical Speedplay users are passionate about the pedal design and features. We have found that for many the single most important aspect has been the rotational action and freedom of movement. This function is also why some cyclists have never embraced the Speedplay road system. Cornering clearance, stack height, and Q-Factor do matter, but not quite as much, and some riders have their crucial concern for one over another. Wahoo has achieved an accurate, reliable, and simple to use Speedplay system power meter pedal system. This is a win for the Speedplay community overall, and unless some of the key elements are truly a deal breaker, we believe the POWRLINK system is a solid and truly positive answer to the question "When is someone going to make a Speedplay-based power meter?!" Return to Top