All eyes on favero now, and what they can offer Shimano compatibility wise (particularly if they can offer similar dual spd-sl/ spd).
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What is interesting is the pricing of the conversion kits (if you already have Vector 3ās). $200-$250.
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Wonder if favero get full stacking dynamics support Cycling Dynamics for Assioma Power Meter Pedals Released, New Pedal Bodies Too | DC Rainmaker
Which also makes it seem like not much has changed from the vector 3 if the pedal bodies are fully compatible
This is pretty compelling. The conversion process looks tedious but otherwise straightforward.
Yeah. Quote from Rayās review:
āGarmin doesnāt really see it as a ādo this every weekā kinda thing. Rather, they see it as a seasonal thingā
Here is DC Rainmakerās video as well:
Yeah, itās not hard at all. The first time might be a bit confusing for some. But once youāve done it once, itās easy. I can pretty quickly do a full set in 3-5 mins consistently now. I think Iāve done it like 1-2 times a day for the last few weeks moving pedals around.
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Any word on assioma rumored SPD-SL pedals?
As in, can we expect a slightly less expensive version of spd-sl power pedals soon-ish?
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Iām curious on this as well, although Iāve gotten used to my LOOK style and donāt find them any better or worse once on the bike. The supplied XPEDO RC7 cleats can be a little slippery on some surfaces walking but actually riding theyāre fine for me.
I only say this because I see a lot of people not wanting power pedals until now because they didnāt come in Shimano variety, I just never found it a big deal myself
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To me in not a big deal, but my current bike is using shimano pedals and the pm is on chainring.
My plan was to get pedals on the new bike im planning to get so i can kill 2 birds with one stone (I will need new pedals an pm), so it would be convenient if they can be both spd-sl
Thatās good to hear. I watched your video and it seemed pretty doable. I think my main concern would be garminās willingness to warranty any issues they come up as the parts wear from repeated conversions/user error during said conversions.
You could sell the existing PM and just run the same pedals on both bikes, I donāt know how the Garmin ones are but Favero are literally 1 minute swap bike to bike and no settlement time needed, install them, calibrate, ride.
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good to knowā¦
I usually dont deal with pedals once they are installedā¦
I could give my wife the old pm so she has one for her indoor rides!
not horrible idea
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Thatās the beauty of pedals, they can move bike to bike in a jiffy, AND youāll be using the same power meter on both bikes for more consistency. One of my friends is adamant on SL pedals so I think heās going to sell the stages/P2M power meters on 3 of his bikes and buy 1 set of pedals. Probably profit a good bit too
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Iāve gone the Quarq route on my road, gravel and XC bike, but ultimately if I was starting from scratch this would be an option to consider some cost savings, even if just for gravel and XC bike with SPDs.
My Salsa Beargrease fat bike doesnāt have enough chainstay clearance for a Stages, so this could be a good option and also then have a PM pedal set that could be moved to any other bike or taken on vacation when I might rent a bike.
DCRainmaker touched a bit on durability and some of the testing being done, but if the SPDs can hold up this is a very cool product.
If those kits are combined with chinese used vector3 spindles like $170(customs and reliability issues put aside)ā¦ With $420 here comes mtb powermeter pedal and $370 for road pedal(90% new vector3 is $377 on aliexpress). Will it be hack or bodge? 
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This is what Iāve been debating. Vector 3ās are already getting discounted. Dual 3ās + mtb conversion < $1200 for dual sided mtb goodness.
Is my math wrong?!
The spindle is the actually important bit though, so youād have to be careful to get a good one.
The lowest EU prices for vector 3 have been around 780ā¬ for a while. The conversion kit for mtb is 250ā¬, if you get it directly from garmin.