Garmin has announced a pricing restructure of its Vector 2 and Vector 2S power meter systems effective from 8 April 2016.
Vector 2 and Vector 2S will be available in Standard (cranks 12-15 mm thick, up to 44 mm wide) and Large (cranks 15-18 mm thick, up to 44 mm wide) for a suggested retail price of £899.99 and £549.99 respectively. This is a notable reduction on the previous £1,199 price point for Garmin Vector 2 and the original entry price for Garmin Vector back in 2013. US and other international pricing is being confirmed shortly by Garmin.
The optional Vector 2S right-side upgrade pedal will be available for £449.99 and the Vector Shimano Ultegra Pedal Cartridges will retail at £99.99.
Vector 2’s dual-sensing pedal-based power meter measures cadence, total power, left/right balance and displays cycling metrics, providing feedback to cyclists on their position and pedal form. Garmin adds that, with cycling dynamics users can tailor their training around specific weaknesses and strengths by viewing exactly where they are generating power throughout the pedal stroke.
Cyclists can also view where force is being applied on the pedal itself to ensure proper cleat position, as well as when and how long they were seated versus standing during a ride to gauge position effectiveness.
The more affordable, single-sensing Vector 2S system reports cadence and measures forces on the left pedal to approximate total power. By measuring the deflection in the pedal spindle as users pedal and comparing that measured deflection to a factory calibration, Vector 2S can determine how much force is being applied to the pedal. An optional right-side upgrade pedal ‘allows users to take the next step in monitoring power output whenever they choose.’
During a ride, both systems measure and send data to compatible Edge cycling computers, Forerunner multisport watches or other ANT+ enabled devices for viewing. Post-ride analysis, data sharing, mapping, route planning and more can also be integrated into training through Garmin Connect.
Viewing power metrics, and graphically displayed cycling dynamics in Garmin Connect can help cyclists evaluate all aspects of a ride to train more efficiently.
