Favero Firmware Update Doubles Power Meter Pedal Battery Life

Favero has released an important firmware update for its Pro RS and Pro MX power meter pedals, significantly enhancing battery life. This update extends the battery duration from 60 hours to an impressive 160 hours. Users can complete the update process in just three minutes.

How to Update Your Favero Power Meter Pedals

To start, users should first update the Favero App if they haven’t done so already. After the app is updated, pedal connection is straightforward. The full update, including a brief calibration, is typically completed in about 3 minutes and 20 seconds. During calibration, users simply need to position the crank arm vertically for a few seconds.

Signal Strength Measurement

Before and after the update, signal strength was measured using Bluetooth in two locations: at the handlebars and directly on the pedal. The measurements are as follows:

• Before Update:
  • Handlebars: -65 dBm
  • Pedal: -36 dBm
• After Update:
  • Handlebars: -65 dBm
  • Pedal: -35 dBm

Values near -40 dBm are considered excellent, indicating strong signal integrity. The update appears to have no significant effect on signal strength.

Optimized Algorithm for Enhanced Battery Life

Favero attributes this remarkable improvement to extensive research aimed at refining the underlying algorithm. They state it enhances battery life while preserving the accuracy and reliability that users expect from the brand. Favero is known for its meticulous testing processes, ensuring robustness before rollout.

Market Implications

This firmware update positions the Favero Pro RS and Pro MX pedals competitively against other brands, such as Garmin, which offers the Rally x10 series with a 90-hour battery life. With this update, Favero users will now enjoy superior battery performance. However, the lack of a Look pedal option remains a notable gap in their product line.

This development is significant for avid cyclists who rely on power meters during training and competitions. With improved battery life, users can cycle longer without interruption, making the Favero power meter pedals an even more attractive choice.