March 16, 2018 (Cochrane, Alberta) – 4iiii Innovations is announcing a new partnership with Specialized Bicycle Components. The 3D, lightweight, waterproof powermeter technology that powered Bora-hansgrohe and Quick-Step Floors for two years on the World Tour is built into the new Specialized Power Cranks.
Through their Human Performance Lab at the Specialized Win Tunnel, Specialized developed a unique testing protocol using a custom cycling treadmill. Specialized tested various riders, conditions and powermeters, verifying accuracy in real-world conditions. S-Works Power Cranks including 4iiii powermeter technology tested more accurately than the others on the market, with accuracy within 1.5% under all real-world riding scenarios. This accuracy has been independently validated by the Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Specialized has chosen 4iiii to be the technology partner for their complete line of Power Cranks. S-Works, Shimano Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105 Power Cranks will be available in various dual and single-side aftermarket configurations.
The partnership marks the first time that powermeter technology is on a dual-sided carbon crank. Specialized is launching the cranks as original equipment on their flagship S-Works Tarmac Disc. “Our collaboration has lead to incredible real-world accuracy and the first commercially available direct measurement dual-sided powermeter on a carbon crank,” said Mark Cote, Head of Marketing and Innovation at Specialized.
We’re proud to be partnering with Specialized,” said 4iiii CEO Kip Fyfe. “They share our commitment to innovate and build products that grow cyclists’ passion for riding.”
Specialized World Tour road teams Bora-hansgrohe and Quick-Step Floors have been testing 4iiii powermeter technology in competition for the last two seasons, winning two UCI World Road Championships, multiple Grand Tour stage victories, and many more World Tour and Continental results.
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Based in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, 4iiii Innovations has earned a Global reputation for technology leadership. The world’s most accurate powermeters, heart rate monitors and more, are available for sports enthusiasts of all types to increase performance, improve athleticism and fun. Visit 4iiii.com to get the latest in sports performance feedback products.
About Specialized
Specialized Bicycle Components was founded in 1974 by riders for riders. Based in Northern California, we focus on the rider’s need for functional and technically advanced products that provide a performance benefit.