Best budget power meter option(s)

[Ludo]

As title says, looking at power meter options. It’s a little confusing between all the choices and different standards. It would be mounted on a gravel bike, currently running 24mm spindle in a T47i BB. The interface is the SRAM 3 bolt m, I think.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms6HOll

I don’t need anything fancy, just something with reasonable weight that doesn’t break the bank. Accuracy, not my biggest concerns as long as it doesn’t have much variability.

[SillyMochi]

If you are running a 24mm spindle, the easiest swap is for a Magene P5015 Base. It's a spider based Powermeter that comes with cranks (24mm spindle). So a super easy swap. Might need new chainrings though as they are BCD 110 4 bolt. It's as precise as they get and for ~250-300 USD depending on sales and local taxes, it's hard to beat on price either.

Since you already have a 3bolt crank, you could also get the standalone Magene P515. That one has a 3 bolt SRAM style mount. Still would need new chainrings and the price isn't much cheaper if at all.

[Ludo]

Thanks. I’ve seen these and the xcadey as easy/obvious choice.

[SillyMochi]

Xcadey is another good spider based Powermeter but has the "Easton" mount style. So you'd definitely need new cranks then. It's also a bit more pricey.

[fhold]

Xcadey is another good spider based Powermeter but has the "Easton" mount style. So you'd definitely need new cranks then. It's also a bit more pricey.

There is also a 3 bolt version of the xcadey. I have it the riro carbon cranks.

[kbernstein]

Has anyone seen one of the many USB C spider powermeters that have been shown at previous trade shows on aliexpress yet?

[Ludo]

Not sure what you are referring to?!

[SillyMochi]

AFAIK most of them were prototypes or pre-production models, so not quite ready to hit the market. Some said they will only sell to the Chinese market first. I bet it'll still be awhile until we see them on AE.

But honestly, not too concerned with charging. Yeah sure USB-C on everything would be nice but my Powermeter is the one gadget I have to charge the least. Maybe twice a year? They don't need much power and battery seemingly lasts forever.

[Ludo]

With current coupon (17% off) the delivered price is $254 for pes p515. Very tempted.
I am a big fan of pass quest chainring, would that fit (as in clear the meter)? All the offer are for 2x but I am assuming 1x is ok.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPmUihz

[SillyMochi]

If you get a spider PM that offers a BCD 110 4 bolt mounting system, then yes, the PassQuest chainrings would fit. You need to check though what max. chainring clearance your frame supports (esp. on 1x).

[impmonkey]

With current coupon (17% off) the delivered price is $254 for pes p515. Very tempted.
I am a big fan of pass quest chainring, would that fit (as in clear the meter)? All the offer are for 2x but I am assuming 1x is ok.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPmUihz

I'm running this setup now on the 505 PW.
110bcd

[Ludo]

If you get a spider PM that offers a BCD 110 4 bolt mounting system, then yes, the PassQuest chainrings would fit. You need to check though what max. chainring clearance your frame supports (esp. on 1x).

Yes, currently running 44t but Houston is so flat that I was thinking going to 46 to move most of my riding to the middle of the cassette (10-50)

[Ludo]

I'm running this setup now on the 505 PW.
110bcd

Dang that looks nice, I am almost tempted to go the TEO route but it’s quite a bit more

Maybe the budget option would be riro crankset, P515 and pass quest ring, could be had for less than $400. I have riro on my MTB and plenty happy with it
I can’t find the meter alone though, and I am not exited to have a crankset in a box…

[Ludo]

Well I went ahead and order P515 with crankset and pass quest 48T aero chainring, $295 delivered to US with the super coupon from coupon Bot, big thanks to him!

[Lotnik]

I'm running this setup now on the 505 PW.
110bcd

The fitting is straight forward or you had to modify something?