Power training has proven itself and professionals aren't the only ones reaping the benefits of the highly detailed and accurate performance profiles that modern power meters can provide. For a long time having a custom-built, hub-centric power system was the only option. This proved not only an expensive alternative for some discerning riders but heavy and problematic for riders that prefer to utilize a quiver of wheelsets for differing occasions. The game has changed slightly thanks to ANT+ wireless capability and by moving away from the hub unit to the bottom bracket/crank assembly. SRAM has partnered with Quarq to offer the leading edge in power meter technology: The Quarq CinQo Saturn utilizes ANT+ technology to transmit power data to a bevy of computers including Garmin's 500, 705, 800 and 310XT. If you're not familiar with ANT+ technology, think of it as the bicycle version of Bluetooth. The CinQo spider is carefully designed using Finite Element Analysis to displace the applied pedal force, cadence and crank flex measured using 20 strain grids on 10 gages in a Quarq Proprietary arrangement. Confused yet? Me too. Fact of the matter is, professionals and amateurs alike trust Quarq technology because of its ease of use. Thanks to its CR2450 battery your new power meter battery lifetime equates to roughly 400hours or more. The CinQo is most importantly, extremely accurate and all calibrations, as well as manufacturing, takes place in Spearfish, South Dakota. All of ...
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