Wahoo and Pioneer Announce Partnership
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Proprietary Pioneer technology allows cyclists to refine pedal stroke, displayed only on Wahoo ELEMNT, ELEMNT BOLT, and Pioneer computers
Wahoo Fitness announced a new partnership with Pioneer Electronics Corporation that will allow cyclists to access specialized performance data via the ELEMNT and ELEMNT BOLT cycling computers.
The Pioneer Pedaling Monitor System is a proprietary technology available on Pioneer power meters that measures force directions every 30 degrees, 12 times per crank rotation for each leg. This exclusive, real-time measurement is displayed as a force vector on compatible head units and allows a rider to analyze his or her pedal stroke, calculate pedaling efficiency, and minimize power loss. Athletes can now access this proprietary data while also taking advantage of Wahoo’s uncompromising functionality and features. Both the Wahoo ELEMNT and ELEMNT BOLT can unlock and display this data, giving cyclists the ability to choose from two different screen sizes to suit individual needs and also letting them easily zoom in on key metrics.
“We provide Pedaling Monitor metrics beyond what a traditional power meter can measure, helping cyclists maximize cycling efficiency by showing them in real-time where their pedal stroke is most powerful, and where it can be improved,” said Russell Johnson, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “We’re excited to work with Wahoo to make this powerful data available to a wider range of cyclists via their easy-to-use ELEMNT cycling computers.”
All Pioneer Single and Dual Leg power meters support Pedaling Monitor metrics. Unlocking Pioneer’s Pedaling Monitor metrics only requires Wahoo users to update their device’s firmware, pair with a compatible Pioneer power meter, and select the Pedaling Monitor Mode which unlocks a new preset screen on the ELEMNT and ELEMNT BOLT.
“We’re excited to add this unique functionality to our ELEMNT computers,” said Wahoo Founder and CEO Chip Hawkins. “Wahoo is known for our category-leading indoor riding ecosystems and easy-to-use cycling computers, and we’re glad that by partnering with Pioneer on this project, we can help more cyclists access data that will help them improve their fitness and form on the bike, whether they’re riding indoors with KICKR, or outside on the road.”
For more information on the Wahoo ELEMENT, visit wahoofitness.com. For more information on Pioneer Pedaling Monitor Systems, visit pioneerelectronics.com.
