Saw they're recruiting beta testers for the new PP6. Still salty about GPLama's PP5 test (drift, residual torque). Any deets whether PP6 actually fixed that?
Really hope they sorted it out. When's it releasing?
Hope Shane gets his hands on one. Would follow those results hard before buying.
Where did you see that?
Quote from: blueyork on September 17, 2026, 05:43:51 AM
Saw they're recruiting beta testers for the new PP6. Still salty about GPLama's PP5 test (drift, residual torque). Any deets whether PP6 actually fixed that?
Really hope they sorted it out. When's it releasing?
Hope Shane gets his hands on one. Would follow those results hard before buying.
Yeah... that's not how the Chinese manufacturers work. Ship broken, fix in the next hardware revision, tough luck if you bought early.
haven't some people speculated the drift was mainly a hardware issue?
It's already for sale on AliExpress. Cart before the horse again?
Quote from: gplama on September 17, 2026, 06:49:00 PM
It's already for sale on AliExpress. Cart before the horse again?
I see it listed as PP5/PP6. Might just be a rebadge with a newer software revision.
Get it in the lab already so i can order version 7.
Quote from: Picograms on September 18, 2026, 07:06:47 AM
I see it listed as PP5/PP6. Might just be a rebadge with a newer software revision.
Get it in the lab already so i can order version 7.
PP7 Pro Max when?
If this is legit, it's going to change the power meter market. It's sooooooooo cheap, if it works (GpLama) it's going to be epic!
Quote from: makin012 on September 18, 2026, 05:03:40 PM
If this is legit, it's going to change the power meter market. It's sooooooooo cheap, if it works (GpLama) it's going to be epic!
It s a lot of brands selling the same stuff, hope it works.
I love the enthusiasm.
Saw the beta call on RedNote—not officially launched yet. Looked up AliExpress after seeing the comments: it's still just the old faulty PP5 being sold, not the PP6. Still no official release date.
on wechat group they are selecting betatesters for the PP6. I registered a few days ago, but Im not sure if they accept non chinese people.
Its on Aliexpress and for sale
Checked AliExpress, saw it, but not the official store, idk if it's legit. That shop sells everything, kinda sus.
Only on by some 3rd party sellers and not on official thinkrider store. also not listed on thinkrider website. So I would presume it's not officially launched yet. (maybe 3rd party sellers are selling beta product?)
I would wait until official product.
Contacted Thinkrider and they wrote PP6 is planned to be listed for sale tomorrow.
Has anyone found any info on what the actual changes are?
Quote from: frewster on September 30, 2026, 10:47:04 AM
Has anyone found any info on what the actual changes are?
the charge port seems to have changed.
crankarm interface seems to be same
on accuracy aspect, no info
Quote from: frewster on September 30, 2026, 10:47:04 AM
Has anyone found any info on what the actual changes are?
There is actually some stuff on the official Thinkrider website now, with pics.
https://thinkrider.com/blogs/news/thinkrider-power-meter-launching-oct-8-2025-for-domestic-market
Looks like there is a new PP6 dedicated app too (Thinkrider SET).
I'm still using my PP5 for now alongside a range of PMs on other bikes deemed to be reliable by the masses and still very happy with its accuracy for the usage I give it i.e. I don't tend to sprint in the middle of my rides then go to steady state. I appreciate for some peoples training regimes (if you did something like microbursts) this would be a killer. But there is absolutely no way I would swap it for any single sided PM by anyone.
That Thinkrider news post is from last year, so I doubt it applies to the PP6.
It looks like the pp6 is now listed on the official thinkrider store on aliexpress, but when I select spider only in the webpage, it says pp5 instead of 6, but the picture shows something with a 6 on it.
I have a PP5, but it kinda sucks. I've already updated the FW several times, but there are still weird bugs. For example if I let it sit for too long, it just stops recording ride data. Also it has weird speed spikes if I pedal abruptly. I'd definitely consider getting something else. The PP6 needs to have eliminated all those issues for me to even consider getting one.
Though I did get mine for really cheap including the crankset, and it's the only reason I'm still tolerating it.
Forum user blueyork claims he came across a random Reddit post made by user u/blue_york. How stupid do you think we are?
LMAO this is next level stupidity. And those guys want us to believe they are able to make a reliable PM? 🤣
some real guerrilla marketing in the account's other posts
Some first impresions https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q3V9Waq-mlI (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q3V9Waq-mlI)
It's shit. What a surprise.
They appear to have made it worse than the PP5. That as least was consistent at lower power levels.
Cool a random numbers generator for my bike ;D ;D
Apparently this power meter will get better only with at least two digits PP
Check the pinned comment on the YT video "Update: Test ride 2 done and the numbers are looking lots better. 2 x15 min threshold (340w) and was about 1.2% off my Magene pedals. Maybe it really did just need breaking in properly!"
Quote from: dmt4500 on October 18, 2026, 02:19:20 AM
Check the pinned comment on the YT video "Update: Test ride 2 done and the numbers are looking lots better. 2 x15 min threshold (340w) and was about 1.2% off my Magene pedals. Maybe it really did just need breaking in properly!"
Maybe thinkRider rep contacted him which fixed the numbers 😁
This is an interesting timeline to observe. I really hope they've resolved the PP5 issues with the PP6. I won't believe it until I see it myself.
Quote from: dmt4500 on October 18, 2026, 02:19:20 AMCheck the pinned comment on the YT video "Update: Test ride 2 done and the numbers are looking lots better. 2 x15 min threshold (340w) and was about 1.2% off my Magene pedals. Maybe it really did just need breaking in properly!"
I had issues with two Nexga S1 powemeters (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,7104.15.html) that needed several days after delivery to stabilize and produce reliable measurements. I wonder if the issue he is experiencing with his PP6 are related.
I sure hope so because if that's the only problem, this could be an amazing proposition for value
Is it worth a gamble at £65?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011952625796.html
Quote from: gribs on October 21, 2026, 05:26:27 AMIs it worth a gamble at £65?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011952625796.html
My 65? Nah
Yours? Sure ;D
Quote from: gribs on October 21, 2026, 05:26:27 AMIs it worth a gamble at £65?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011952625796.html
If you're able to give us a solid review with a comparison to another PM, then I say go for it. It would do this forum a great service if you find out for us that there's a decent PM cheaper than the Geoid PM500
PP6 torque analysis looks interesting. Curious if it's any good – if reviews hold up and BF pricing drops, I'll probably grab one.
Is there any information about this torque analysis? I've only seen people(?) getting really excited about it, without any detail whatsoever.
Exactly what I'm wondering too. Curious if it's just an app-rendered 360° torque curve, or if spider-based meters can actually calculate real Torque Effectiveness and Power Phase. Hopefully someone tests it soon.