Isnt it ridiculous that were still debating the need for universal power meter standards for e-bikes? I mean, dont we all agree that the current Wild West of proprietary systems is holding back innovation and frustrating consumers?
It seems to me that the industrys reluctance to adopt open standards is rooted in a desire to maintain a competitive advantage through exclusive technology. But isnt that just a short-sighted attempt to stifle competition and limit consumer choice?
Can anyone seriously argue that the lack of standardization hasnt hindered the widespread adoption of e-bikes, particularly among performance-oriented riders who demand accurate and reliable power data? And what about the environmental benefits of promoting e-bikes as a viable alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-based transportation?
Dont we owe it to ourselves, our sport, and the planet to push for universal power meter standards that would enable seamless compatibility and drive innovation? Or are we content to let the industrys self-interest hold us back from realizing the full potential of e-bikes?
It seems to me that the industrys reluctance to adopt open standards is rooted in a desire to maintain a competitive advantage through exclusive technology. But isnt that just a short-sighted attempt to stifle competition and limit consumer choice?
Can anyone seriously argue that the lack of standardization hasnt hindered the widespread adoption of e-bikes, particularly among performance-oriented riders who demand accurate and reliable power data? And what about the environmental benefits of promoting e-bikes as a viable alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-based transportation?
Dont we owe it to ourselves, our sport, and the planet to push for universal power meter standards that would enable seamless compatibility and drive innovation? Or are we content to let the industrys self-interest hold us back from realizing the full potential of e-bikes?