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The THINKRIDER PP5 is a dual-sided power meter spider with Easton interface, available as standalone unit or bundled with carbon or aluminum cranksets. Users report prices ranging from $80-290 USD/EUR depending on configuration and sales. The carbon crank version weighs 486g and features a titanium DUB spindle, while aluminum versions have steel spindles. The power meter claims ±1% accuracy with 300-hour battery life and uses ANT+/Bluetooth connectivity. It requires the ThinkRider Tools app for firmware updates and calibration. Compatibility is limited to Easton interface cranks; it is not compatible with Riro Acrossfire, Senicx PR3, standard Red DUB, or CUES FC-U6030-2 cranksets without modifications. Firmware v1.9.1 has been released, but independent testing confirms residual torque drift issues persist after high-torque efforts, and the manufacturer acknowledges a hardware issue that may require a future product revision. Some users report a ~3 second power data delay when paired with iGPSPORT BSC200. Chainline issues and bolt length concerns have been noted with double chainring setups.
AI Summary
Pros
- Extremely affordable pricing, especially during sales (as low as $80-100 for spider only)
- Good accuracy for steady-state riding and low-to-moderate power outputs
- Includes carbon cranks with titanium spindle at competitive price point
- Long battery life (300 hours) compared to competitors
- Dual-sided power measurement
- Firmware v1.9.1 available and shows improved accuracy for some users
Cons
- Accuracy issues during and after high-torque efforts/sprints (residual torque drift)
- Compatibility problems with some Easton interface cranks due to design
- Poor quality control and inconsistent performance between units
- Lack of detailed specifications and technical documentation
- Chainline issues reported with some installations
- Not compatible with Riro Acrossfire crank without adapter
- Not compatible with Senicx PR3 crankset
- Not compatible with standard Red DUB crank (Easton interface only)
- Not compatible with CUES FC-U6030-2 chainrings (small chainring not 110BCD)
- Firmware updates have not resolved residual torque drift issue; manufacturer acknowledges hardware issue
- Power data delay of ~3 seconds reported with BSC200 computer
Key Points
- Easton interface compatibility (but with noted fit issues)
- Dual-sided power measurement
- 300-hour battery life
- ThinkRider Tools app required for setup/updates
- Available with carbon (Ti spindle) or aluminum (steel spindle) cranks
- ANT+/Bluetooth connectivity
- Claimed ±1% accuracy (disputed in testing)
- Firmware v1.9.1 available
- Manufacturer acknowledges residual torque drift hardware issue
- Not compatible with Riro Acrossfire, Senicx PR3, Red DUB, CUES FC-U6030-2
- ~3 second power data delay reported with BSC200
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