Originally Posted by
DaveLeeNC
I have a set of (dual) Vector I pedals and a head (Edge 520) that can record cycling dynamics. Your second sentence seems to be a question, but I can't figure out exactly what the question is. But from what I have read the difference between an upgraded to Vector II pedals and 'Vector II out of the box' is a bushing or bearing in the pedals that gives some measure of improved durability. Functionally they are identical from all that I can tell.
Cruising through the Garmin Vector support forum at
https://forums.garmin.com/forumdisplay.php?424-Vector might be interesting to you. My experience with this particular sub-forum is most positive (in large part due to the seemingly tireless efforts of "t_smit").
dave
Thanks, Dave - and apologies for the incomprehensible question. I was thinking faster than I was typing and didn't bother to proofread.
I followed your suggestion and spent some time at the Garmin site. . You are correct about the upgrade: functionally the II's are identical and only the pods, bushings, washers are different.
And I did notice the overall positive attitude in the Vector forum, which is pretty atypical for that site! .
The Vectors would be my choice, at least at this point, except for the price. That's also DC Rainmaker's only reason for not recommending them. They do seem to have come down to $1,300 but that's still a $200 premium over the P1's. The bEPro's are mighty tempting, but on backorder anyway. Not in a huge rush, but I would like to get going on my PM + smart trainer project.
STP