Magene P505 PES Base Spider Powermeter

[SillyMochi]

Makes sense. I wasn't too familiar with the different crankset/spider options until just a few weeks ago. Only ever used Shimano so far.

However, if you use the magene PM, you still need to use 110 BCD chainrings. No difference there.

[lavistaa]

I was planning on using a bikingreen 46/30 (110bcd) with the magine spyder.   will the bikingreen rings not mount?

[ejump0]

I was planning on using a bikingreen 46/30 (110bcd) with the magine spyder.   will the bikingreen rings not mount?

i havent use that chainring, but being bcd110 4holes, i dont see any reason why it wont fit.
However there may need some FD tweaking just in case the chainring offsets outward a lil bit (afaik shimano 12sp 2xchainring guys had this little issue)

[SirBikealot]

got my second PM on friday. After registering in the app there was a SW update to version 0.120.
Yesterday i wanted to update my "old" PM (bought in march), but there is no SW update available…
Any ideas or suggestions what to do?

[mikelmtb]

Just to be sure I will say it again. You can not use the PM that is on the base crank on any other crank.

Another person posted before that interface of Magene PES spider is the same in Riro carbon crankset.
I´m thinking on switchning for the looks, but I don´t expect too much weight savings.

[Tines]

Another person posted before that interface of Magene PES spider is the same in Riro carbon crankset.
I´m thinking on switchning for the looks, but I don´t expect too much weight savings.

I don’t see how that is going to work unless you file the spider since the PES spider has a different interface. Or are you not talking about this video

https://youtube.com/shorts/BKQRqR7GiHY?si=XAJl-NL1sLheddN_

The other poster used the p505.

[jonathanf2]

If I had the P505 PES I'd just leave it as-is. Buy the P505 spider only if you want to try different cranksets!

[toxin]

I don’t see how that is going to work unless you file the spider since the PES spider has a different interface. Or are you not talking about this video

https://youtube.com/shorts/BKQRqR7GiHY?si=XAJl-NL1sLheddN_

The other poster used the p505.

that does not look good

[Nicoloc]

I t looks like mine died today after a little less than 2 years.
I'm in contact with customer support as it still in warranty period....
We will see how mMagene react ....

After long email discussions and multiple photos and measurements, magene accepted to get warranty activated.
Sending the device back to china wasn't a that easy but made it after 3:weeks.
And finally after a month at Magene they told me that powermeter was repaired....
I'm now waiting to receive it and test it.
I'll keep you posted
Nicoloc

[raisinberry777]

Thanks for the update - given some poor experiences people have had here with Magene before this sounds like it's at least getting better.

[SirBikealot]

got my second PM on friday. After registering in the app there was a SW update to version 0.120.
Yesterday i wanted to update my "old" PM (bought in march), but there is no SW update available…
Any ideas or suggestions what to do?

for the ones who are interested:
the old version (8 month old) can not be updated at this point in time.

[GSoroos]

Just received my crankset/power meter set. During registration I was notified of the software update and started the process. While updating my phone went to sleep. I woke it back up and had to “manually” finish the update.  But after the update-I wasn’t able to connect to the unit with my phone. Doing the magnet reset fixed it all.

For anyone who needs to know how to do a magnet reset — pop the charger on the unit and plug it back in. While plugged in, bring a magnet and hold it just above the charging light (with the Magene logo reading normally) till the light blinks a couple times. That should take care of it.

[jonathanf2]

Is there any reason to go with the P505 PES powermeter crankset over the P505-S1103 spider only? I just got my 2nd S1103 and I'm loving the fact I can slap it on any 3-bolt crankset. I can also use any 110BCD chainring both in 4 and 5 bolt. Not to mention it fits on both my threaded BSA and BB86 framesets.

[raisinberry777]

Mainly that the default PES P505 base setup is a decent, cheap 24mm steel-spindled crank. At the prices I see on AliExpress, it's about the same price to buy the P505 base and the P505 on ZRace cranks, but the ZRace cranks seem to have a pretty poor reputation so you'd have to factor in buying a different crank. While the spider not being compatible with anything else is a downside and the crank is not particularly light (slightly heavier than standard 105 with 105 rings, I forget the specific number but maybe 840g?), it has been a set and forget experience for me after install.

If you don't mind an aluminium 24mm axle, I agree that Riro crank + P505 is the best budget lightweight option. If going for a DUB crank, the Lexon R1 DUB + XCadey Easton spider is about $60 USD more expensive arguably a safer option from an axle perspective. The other great option as well is a second-hand D1 Red crankset if you're lucky enough to find one in the length you want, and then using either an XCadey or Magene spider for 110BCD rings.

[jonathanf2]

Mainly that the default PES P505 base setup is a decent, cheap 24mm steel-spindled crank. At the prices I see on AliExpress, it's about the same price to buy the P505 base and the P505 on ZRace cranks, but the ZRace cranks seem to have a pretty poor reputation so you'd have to factor in buying a different crank. While the spider not being compatible with anything else is a downside and the crank is not particularly light (slightly heavier than standard 105 with 105 rings, I forget the specific number but maybe 840g?), it has been a set and forget experience for me after install.

I just remember the ZRace RX cranks do have issues with bad pedal threads. I did pick up the Magene spider + ZRace combo because it was cheaper than the stand alone unit. I already own the Riro/Racework carbon cranksets so it worked out for me. Also I was intending to use the ZRace crank on my upcoming gravel bike, but now I'm not sure that's a good idea!