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Cycling power meter

A cycling power meter.

Most competitive cyclists have a power meter and a bike computer. A sensor attached to the crank measures force. The bike computer calculates pedalling power by multiplying force and speed.

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Published: 22 February 2011Size: 71.08 KB
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