Stages Power LR and new Power R meters go on sale

Stages Power LR and new Power R meters go on sale

New right-side meter works alone or can be paired with existing left-crank meters

Stages Cycling now has a left/right power meter for Shimano cranks

Courtesy Stages

Ben Delaney

Published: January 11, 2018 at 11:30 am
Stages Cycling now has a left/right power meter for Shimano cranks - Courtesy Stages
Coming in Dura-Ace and Ultegra, you can buy the full LR crankset or just the new right-crank Power R meter - Courtesy Stages

Five years ago Stages Cycling started a trend with left-crank power meters, and today the company began selling dual-sided meters and right-crank meters.

The Stages Power LR dual-sided meter is what Team Sky raced during the last two Tours de France, but with a slightly different battery placement on the right crank.

The Power LR offers true left/right measurement, and can be split into two separate meters if the rider desires. The Power LR was announced last fall, and is shipping now.

The new Stages Power R right-side meter works just like the original Stages meter by measuring power on one leg and doubling the wattage number. This unit can be a solution for certain bikes where left-crank clearance is limited, such as aero bikes with brake calipers underneath the chainstays.

Coming in Dura-Ace and Ultegra, you can buy the full LR crankset or just the new right-crank Power R meter - Courtesy Stages

The Power R can also be paired with new or existing Gen 2 Stages Power left-crank meters.

Stages claims the dual-sided Power LR meter only weighs 35g more than a stock Shimano crankset.

As with previous Stages meters, the Power LR and Power R work on ANT+ and Bluetooth, powered by a user-replaceable 2032 battery with a claimed 175+ hours of life.

Stages Power LR and Power R pricing and availability

All the new meters are available now at Stages dealers and at www.stagescycling.com.

  • Stages Power LR for Shimano Dura-Ace 9100: £1,199 / $1,299 / €1,299 / AU$1,799
  • Shimano Power LR for Shimano Ultegra R8000: £949 / $999 / €999 / AU$1,399
  • Stages Power R for Shimano Dura-Ace 9100: £749 / $749 / €799 / AU$999
  • Shimano Power R for Shimano Ultegra R8000: £649 / $649 / €699 / AU$899

The remaining stock of Gen 2 Stages Power meters are on sale now with 10 percent off.

Stages Power LR on test

BikeRadar recently received a Power LR for Shimano Ultegra and testing is underway. We will post a full review soon.

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Ben Delaney

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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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