Anybody else think this is a horrible idea?




"A data transmitter is integrated into the body of each pedal without the need for any additional hardware. Well, that’s how Xpedo describe it, anyway. It might be more accurate to say that the transmitters are already attached to the aluminium body of the pedal and that it’s an integrated design. They sit externally on the bottom of the pedals. It has to be said that the design does add quite a bit of bulk to the underside of the pedal, the concern there, from our point of view, being slightly reduced clearance (obviously, you’ll always take tight corners with your inside pedal high anyway)."


Reduced cornering angle would be a serious detriment for racing crits. (and aren't racers the bulk of the power meter market).

Looks like the electronics in that would be quickly banged to hell. Even if you don't pedal fast through cornners, the bottom of pedals get banged from time to time inadvertantly both riding, and moving the bike around off the bike.

Also you're going to scrape a cleat across them from time to time when you hit the wrong side of pedal clipping.

Just don't see those lasting as long as a wooden legged man in a forest fire.