Is the ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter worth it for $69? (Looking for advice!)

[blueyork]

Hey everyone,

I’m currently looking for a budget-friendly power meter and stumbled upon the ThinkRider PP5 on Amazon. It’s listed at $99, but I also found a 30% off discount code (Code:DPK5OQT2), which brings the final price down to just $69.3.
Link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJSL5Y12?th=1

Given that most other power meters on the market easily retail for over $200, this looks like an absolute steal. However, since the price seems almost too good to be true, I wanted to get a sanity check here before pulling the trigger.

Has anyone here used the ThinkRider PP5? How is the data accuracy, battery life, and overall reliability? Would you recommend buying it at this price point, or should I save up for something else?

I appreciate any feedback or advice you can share.
Thanks in advance!

[Ludo]

Look at GPLama video on YouTube nd make up your own mind, can you live with the flaws or not? His review is pretty detailed with a lot of information to make and educated decision

[blueyork]

Thanks! Just finished watching GPLama's review. It looks like the main accuracy issues happen at higher wattages, which honestly shouldn't be a problem for a casual rider like me—I don't think I can even hit those numbers anyway! 😂 For $69, I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Appreciate the help!

[Super_davo]

There is another thread on this site that discusses the PP5 (on the Road Bikes section) to which the great GP Lama himself contributes. Have a read..

There is also a recent Tom Bowers cycling review on YouTube as well.

His experience was the same as mine. There are limitations, but it is perfectly possible to work within those. The GP  Lama residual torque issue would be a massive ball ache if you were doing sprint training or microbursts, but for a casual rider or even a time trialler that doesn't have spikes in power, it should be good enough. For me due to a L/R balance that doesn't stay consistent- it is infinitely superior to any left side only device.

And for $69, as long as you don't also need a new crankset to fit, well worth trying to make up your own mind.

[ZacItaly15]

This is the same question i have.
I would spend + 20€ to get the Coospo S10 that seems to be more accurate and -10grams lighter.

[Da11as]

I will say the same as I said in the original thread - the power meter is only as good as its reproducibility. If you never used good power meter before you may think you'd rarely get power spikes during the ride - this is a false assumption. Even on a calm Z2 ride you WILL get power spikes due to external factors: traffic, blinking green, standing start etc. In a race it is inevitable. During interval training (outside) it is inevitable as well (when you crank up at the start of the interval, for instance. So there is very little incentive to get this power meter. As for a sole purpose of Z2 ride you are far better to use your (properly established) HR zones. In summary, there is little to no use for these cheap power meters unless they cost less than regular spider.

This is the same question i have.
I would spend + 20€ to get the Coospo S10 that seems to be more accurate and -10grams lighter.

These cheap power meters are most likely made in the same factory with the same hardware.

[kbernstein]

This is the same question i have.
I would spend + 20€ to get the Coospo S10 that seems to be more accurate and -10grams lighter.

hasn't GPLama speculated those 2 to be the exact same?