Whats the real advantage of crank-based power meters for mountain bikes when theyre seemingly more prone to damage and less accurate than other types of power meters? Dont get me wrong, Ive heard the sales pitch about how theyre more precise and can handle the rough stuff, but is that really true? Are we just drinking the Kool-Aid because the pros use them, or is there some tangible benefit that Im missing? And what about the added weight and complexity – are those really worth the supposed benefits? Ive seen plenty of riders getting by just fine with hub-based or pedal-based power meters, so whats the real advantage of going crank-based on a mountain bike?