October 14, 2016 – Quarq, the company that revolutionized the bicycle power meter a decade ago, has now launched DZero, the next-generation power meter platform that combines 10 years of accumulated Quarq advances with new features and a simplified product line.
Quarq’s new platform is named for the DZero Experiment, one of science’s most accurate and innovative projects to detect subatomic particles moving at the speed of light. The name fits with the mission of Quarq, which takes its name from the elementary particle that has never been observed or isolated.
Other new features include:
– Dual Bluetooth low energy technology and ANT+, letting you choose how to capture the data.
– A simplified product line, making it easier to choose and install the right power meter for your bike.
– Increased compatibility, including Boost 148 (52mm chainline) mountain bikes and BB386EVO bottom brackets.
– Competitive prices, thanks to 10 years of manufacturing advances.
Like its Quarq brethren, the new DZero platform measures power in the heart of the bicycle — the crankset spider, scientifically proven to be the most accurate place to measure power.
DZero power meters inherit 10K temperature compensation, easy-to-replace batteries, OmniCal (change chainrings without affecting accuracy), AxCad (accelerometer cadence – no magnet), an IPX7 waterproof rating aand a 2-year-warranty.
In addition, Quarq is partnering with original equipment bicycle manufacturers to build bikes with Quarq Prime Power Ready Cranksets that can be easily upgraded with the addition of a Quarq DZero power meter spider.
“Bicycle dealers will like the Quarq Prime/DZero combination because it simplifies their inventory,” said Jim Meyer, Quarq’s Technology Director. “And we know that more bicyclists, in every discipline, are turning to power meters to reach the next level in training and competition. We wanted to make it as easy as possible, especially for riders new to power meters, to select a state-of-the-art power meter.”
Quarq DZero Power Meter Chassis
For traditional 10- and 11-speed chainrings. Exogram carbon or forged aluminum crank arms. Hidden or non-hidden bolt spider. 130 BCD and 110 BCD.
Carbon: $,1079 / €929 / £858
Aluminum: $779 / €779 / £693
Quarq DFour Power Meter Chassis
A DZero power meter for Shimano® 11-speed drivetrains, compatible with Shimano’s 4-arm chainrings.
$1,179 / €1,029 / £968
SRAM RED DZero Power Meter Chassis
The SRAM RED Power Meter moves to the DZero platform. Exogram carbon crank arms. Hidden bolt spider. 130 BCD and 110 BCD.
$1079 / €929 / £858
SRAM XX1 Eagle Power Meter
CARBON TUNED™ crank arms, DZero spider. 170 and 175mm. 168Q. Connventional and Boost variants.
$1,129 / €979 / £913
Quarq DZero Power Meter Spiders
DZero in spider form. Road: 130 BCD and 110 BCD, hidden, non-hidden and asymmetric bolt patterns, for upgrades2 and to pair with Quarq Prime. Mountain: 104 BCD, Conventional and Boost, for upgrades2.
DZero: $679 / €679 / £583
DFour: $779 / €779 / £693
XX1: $729 / €729 / £638
X-SYNC 2 Chainrings
For the SRAM XX1 Eagle Power Meter and compatible with the previous SRAM XX1 Quarq power meter. 32-38T. X-SYNC 2™ tooth desiggn.
$69-79 / €73-83 / £62-70
Quarq Prime Power Ready Cranksets
In model year 2017 you will see Quarq Prime Power Ready Cranksets on OEM bikes from Canyon, Felt, Fuji, Trek and others. Based on SRAM Force and Rival, they more than hold their own as standard cranks. Paired with a DZero power meter spider, Quarq Prime is the building block for a race-winning bike and rider combination.
Quarq will continue to support Quarq Power Meter Spiders for Specialized and Cannondale cranksets.
1. Designed for Dura-Ace® 9000. Compatible with Ultegra® 6800 and 105® 5800.
2. 8-bolt interface only.