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Pioneer SGX-CA500

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It’s been nearly 3 years since Pioneer seemingly stumbled onto the bike power meter scene.  The move by what is primarily an audio/visual company to break into the high end cycling scene was looked at by many as…well…odd.  But PioneerRead more
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Pros

  • the system and have the Pioneer Computer as well
  • very high quality and robust holder
  • excellent advise and service

Cons

  • it s not cheap
  • crank-based power meter system
  • uploading training-files or upgrading firmware
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  • Support for HRM chest strap
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Pioneer SGX-CA500 - Pros & Cons

Pioneer SGX-CA500

Pros

  • the system and have the Pioneer Computer as well
  • very high quality and robust holder
  • excellent advise and service
  • Fitness app you can also track running and fitness activities
  • effectiveness and smoothness values
  • It is very simple - and important for my tri training
  • Pioneer unit is now capturing everything correctly
  • cadence look very clean
  • All power meters are consistent with itself
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • it works just fine

Cons

  • it s not cheap
  • crank-based power meter system
  • uploading training-files or upgrading firmware
  • rough cobble roads
  • with still some dirt on the bike
  • The magnet is not only the zero-point in the rotation
  • The screen lags when it comes to touch screen response
  • “We do not offer a firmware update tool
  • getting inaccurate force directions on the charts
  • there are no two devices connected simultaneously
  • Garmin screens are too small for me to read with my old eyes

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Pioneer SGX-CA500 - Full Specifications

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General
Support for cadenceyes
Cadence sensor includedno
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Connectivity
Wirelessyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strap

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Pioneer SGX-CA500 Pioneer - Editorial Reviews (1)

Pioneer SGX-CA500 The Pioneer Power Meter System In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 21.05.2015
The Pioneer Power Meter System In-Depth Review

It’s been nearly 3 years since Pioneer seemingly stumbled onto the bike power meter scene.  The move by what is primarily an audio/visual company to break into the high end cycling scene was looked at by many as…well…odd.  But Pioneer

By DC Rainmaker
169 minute read

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