THINKRIDER PP5 Road Bicycle Crank Power Meter Carbon Fiber Crankset 4 Bolt 110BCD 24mm Dual-Side Balance Ant Cadence For Shimano

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Thinkrider PP5 power meter

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 issues exist with some Easton interface cranks due to design constraints.

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Pros

Extremely affordable pricing, especially during sales (as low as $80-100 for spider only)
References: #101775, #102433, #102322
Good accuracy for steady-state riding and low-to-moderate power outputs
References: #103197, #104369, #104661
Includes carbon cranks with titanium spindle at competitive price point
References: #100142, #100365, #103325
Long battery life (300 hours) compared to competitors
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Dual-sided power measurement
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Cons

Accuracy issues during and after high-torque efforts/sprints (residual torque drift)
References: #103914, #104120, #104612
Compatibility problems with some Easton interface cranks due to design
References: #103682, #104909, #105124
Poor quality control and inconsistent performance between units
References: #104691, #104727, #105198
Lack of detailed specifications and technical documentation
References: #100850, #100771, #103070
Chainline issues reported with some installations
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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)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it have an app for setup and updates?

Yes, the ThinkRider Tools app is available on app stores for firmware updates and calibration.

References: #100759, #100891

What cranksets are compatible with this power meter?

Easton interface cranksets, but compatibility issues have been reported with some models. The power meter is also sold bundled with ThinkRider carbon or aluminum cranks.

References: #103072, #103426, #104909

Is the spindle aluminum or steel in the aluminum crankset version?

Initially listed as aluminum, but sellers confirmed it's actually steel. Some confusion exists in product listings.

References: #103482, #103523, #104183

How accurate is it compared to other power meters?

Claims ±1% accuracy but testing shows issues with high-torque efforts. For steady-state riding, users report reasonable accuracy.

References: #100153, #103197, #104369

What is the weight of the complete system?

Carbon crank version weighs 486g. Aluminum versions are heavier.

References: #100891

Is it compatible with Shimano cranks?

No, it requires Easton interface cranks. It will not work with Shimano cranks without an adapter.

References: #102425, #102426