Dura ACE 9100 Power meter (1-sided) on R9200 groupset? Any downsides?

tristan.bonn
tristan.bonn Posts: 8
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Hi everyone,

I am in the process of building my dream bike and I am getting closer, only thing missing is the power meter :)

I have fitted the bike with the new R9200 Dura Ace groupset. The matching power meter R9200 is not released yet unfortunately, so I was wondering if there would be ay issue/ downside if I just get the previous version (9100).

The only thing that is slightly different is the look from my understanding.

This is the power meter I am considering

Stages Cycling
G3 Power L Shimano Dura Ace 9100 Road Crank Arm

I even get a quite good discount on it and I would like the bike to be ready and complete when I pick it up.

Anyone seeing any issue with just getting the previous version instead of waiting for the 9200?

Thanks for your replies!

Best,
T

Comments

  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Well its mismatched, isn't it?

    you're gonna spend all that cash on 9200 then lob some mismatched power meter on,?

    just wait for the matching one.

    it'll be mismatched otherwise.
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,572
    And surely you want dual sided recording not single sided as you will have an imbalance between legs.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Dorset_Boy said:

    And surely you want dual sided recording not single sided as you will have an imbalance between legs.

    this as well.
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    What ya putting it on anyway?

    Please say a Cadex. Pleeeaase.
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • rwoofer
    rwoofer Posts: 222
    No downside except looks. Will still read the same as on 9100.
  • tristan.bonn
    tristan.bonn Posts: 8
    MattFalle said:

    Dorset_Boy said:

    And surely you want dual sided recording not single sided as you will have an imbalance between legs.

    this as well.
    The bike is custom build and due to my wider hips, I have special pedals which are wider apart and so dual sided is not an option that is easy to realise.
    MattFalle said:

    Well its mismatched, isn't it?

    you're gonna spend all that cash on 9200 then lob some mismatched power meter on,?

    just wait for the matching one.

    it'll be mismatched otherwise.

    I looked at the 9200 one and the only thing that is literally different is the Dura Ace lettering. Other than that is really the same, so I am inbetween chairs really….

  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    I'd wait if I were you but that's me
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,572
    edited February 2022
    tristan.bonn said:

    MattFalle said:

    Dorset_Boy said:

    And surely you want dual sided recording not single sided as you will have an imbalance between legs.

    this as well.
    The bike is custom build and due to my wider hips, I have special pedals which are wider apart and so dual sided is not an option that is easy to realise.
    MattFalle said:

    Well its mismatched, isn't it?

    you're gonna spend all that cash on 9200 then lob some mismatched power meter on,?

    just wait for the matching one.

    it'll be mismatched otherwise.

    I looked at the 9200 one and the only thing that is literally different is the Dura Ace lettering. Other than that is really the same, so I am inbetween chairs really….

    Why not go for power pedals, and use Shimano Ultegra pedals with the Favero Assimo Duo Shi inserts which have a wider Q-factor.
  • ledeev
    ledeev Posts: 208
    Dorset_Boy said:

    tristan.bonn said:

    MattFalle said:

    Dorset_Boy said:

    And surely you want dual sided recording not single sided as you will have an imbalance between legs.

    this as well.
    The bike is custom build and due to my wider hips, I have special pedals which are wider apart and so dual sided is not an option that is easy to realise.
    MattFalle said:

    Well its mismatched, isn't it?

    you're gonna spend all that cash on 9200 then lob some mismatched power meter on,?

    just wait for the matching one.

    it'll be mismatched otherwise.

    I looked at the 9200 one and the only thing that is literally different is the Dura Ace lettering. Other than that is really the same, so I am inbetween chairs really….

    Why not go for power pedals, and used Shimano Ultegras with the Favero Assimo Duo Shi inserts which have a wider Q-factor.
    +1 for double-sided measurement using the Favero Assimos. I have a Stages G3 and the readings can be a bit wild sometimes.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,984
    Yes will read fine, but that would bug me too much on a 9200 bike long term.

    I'd go that rout if I was planning to trickle it down to another bike in the future, or sell it on.
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  • tristan.bonn
    tristan.bonn Posts: 8
    daniel_b said:

    Yes will read fine, but that would bug me too much on a 9200 bike long term.

    I'd go that rout if I was planning to trickle it down to another bike in the future, or sell it on.

    I have another bike with a Ultegra Di2 groupset, I guess I could potentially use it on this one if the crank arm lenght is the same? Would be a mismatch as well but I wouldn’t care for the other bike tbh.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Just seems a a massive chunk of cash spent for no reason tbh.

    just wait for the proper one.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    edited February 2022
    A power meter needs to be consistent. Currently the shimano crankset pm's are not (including non shimano pm's which use a shimano chainset). Have a read through Shane millers website or watch his videos on YouTube. His initial testing indicates the new shimano cranks still have the same issues. Therefore I would consider another option if you want dual power.

    Of course, if you're happy with one sided power only then a crank arm pm wouldn't have the problem to the same extent. In this case though, given the money you're investing in the bike and components I would just be patient and wait for the matching one to be available.
  • tristan.bonn
    tristan.bonn Posts: 8
    Thanks everyone :) I am going to wait for the 9200
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Top decison that man :)

    now what is it all going on?
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • tristan.bonn
    tristan.bonn Posts: 8
    So…
    - Dura Ace R 9270
    - S-Works SL 7 Frame (Fluid)
    - Roval Rapide CLX Disc with white lettering
    - Ceramic Speed System
    - Power Mirror Saddle
    - ceramic bottom bracket
    - Tan GP 5000s

    - Extra wide dura ace pedals for my wide hips :D (thats why the power meter in the pedals is not an option)

    - Roval Rapide Handlebar (also wider for my body shape) + tape with skulls

    Really exited about it and it’s getting closer :)
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Same sorta thang as this?

    https://www.bespokecycling.com/build-gallery/specialized-s-works-tarmac-sl7-9
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • tristan.bonn
    tristan.bonn Posts: 8
    Similar yes
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    cool
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.

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