Reviewed: Favero Assioma Power Meter
An engineering and tech nerd friend of Velo Vietnam first told us about Favero, an Italian electronics company we had never heard of. They said the Assioma was the best power meter out there…. and having used a set for two years, we agree.
The Pedals
The Assioma is Favero’s second pedal based power meter. It comes in one side (Uno) or two sided (Duo) form. The cleat system is Look and works perfectly, with a well-weighted balance that makes clipping in easy. They are also relatively light at 152.4grams – the lightest pedal power system available. A Shimano system is coming soon also.
Connecting & Use
The first time connection to both the Wahoo Bolt and the Garmin 830 could not be simpler, then both pick up the unit in seconds. The same goes for Zwift – the Favero gives a super fast and consistent connection.
The pedals then work very consistently. No drop outs or other issues that are common with other systems.
Charging
One of the best features of the Favero Assioma is the charging mechanism. There is no battery door to take on and off (and then break). Indeed, there is no battery to replace. The system uses a neat magnetic charger that clips on and charges fast. The charge then lasts for weeks of solid riding. It’s simple to check when it needs a charge – just connect to the easy to use, no-nonsense app. A low battery warning will also flash up on your head unit.
The Customer Service
The customer service is second to none. We had to deal with Favero this year and were taken aback by the quality and efficiency of the service. It feels like dealing with a family owned and operated company.
Other Users
Quite a few riders who have done cycling tours with us and other friends of Velo Vietnam have since bought the Favero Assioma (Uno and Duo) and all have been happy they did.
Score
Given all the above, we’re happy to give them the 10/10 Velo Vietnam seal of approval.
