GarminVector 3s Power Pedals(Return to Product Page)

Finally pulled the trigger and ordered my first power meter. I went with the left only sensor but have the ability to add the right pedal sensor later if I feel the need. Installation and connectivity to my Wahoo Bolt was a snap. The first ride showed wild wattage fluctuations and drop-outs. I spoke with Garmin support and they advised me to add a drop of mineral oil to all battery contact points. It was easy to do, but seems like a pretty silly requirement to get new equipment to function properly. However, their fix solved the problem and I have had no issues on subsequent rides. These are the latest version with the improved battery compartment. The pedals are nicely finished and feel just as good as the Look Keo Carbon Blades they replaced. Keo cleats work fine. Readings have been consistent on tarmac and gravel and the ease of switching this power meter between bikes is a huge plus. The fact that they display cadence means I could take my old cadence sensor off, so the net weight gain is negligible.

Now have four pairs of these for bikes in three countries. Whereas the original Vector had many problems, and the fobs looked awful, these work perfectly. Even like the pedals, which do not have tabs on the side to break if you have a fall - unlike pedals such as Look Keo.

I have read reviews regarding software issues etc., but I have not experienced this in about two months of riding. They work flawlessly and sync easily with my Garmin 520. I don't race and I am not a data geek so I didn't see the need to have the dual reading set at almost twice the cost. Cadence readout is a plus, set up was easy - they just go on like any set of pedals. One side benefit is because their weight is more in the rear of the pedal they don't spin like regular Look pedals so it's much easier to clip in after a stop. Comfortable, wide, platform for my feet - no hot spots.

Bought these from BTD and a week later when they went on sale, they refunded me the difference. You cannot beat BTD for excellent customer service.

The Vector 3S seems to be more robust than the dual sided version I had previously where the right side pedal could lose connectivity with the left pedal. This current version has none of the battery/housing issues the early versions had. The product is now well built and being able to transfer power measurement between bikes is useful.

When your local bike shop suggests you purchase an item on this site, you know it's a good deal and you know you are at the right bike shop! Product works perfectly and ready to train for Ironman!

Out of the box and on my bike, you don't need to be super techy to install these and get running.

Compatible with my 935 watch and swift/Wahoo kicker. I owned the Vector 2 and am very happy with my upgrade.

Power readings stopped dropping out after Mineral Oil (suggested from Garmin) was applied bw the battery and the contacts. So far so good after six months.

Garmin Vector Power Pedals. The 'S' stands for single (left). I knew that when I purchased them because i had done a little research on them - reading reviews and such. What was not clear to me from reading was that an upgrade will not entail hardware that is placed into the body of the (included) right pedal, but rather a whole new pedal. I don't know why I didn't get that, but I feel that it is not exactly clear from previous reviews.

Anyway, the function of the 3s power pedal is pretty obvious. It does the job. I like that it fits my Look Keo cleats and that I can, therefore switch the pedal(s) between any bike that I currently ride. That right there is the beautiful thing about any pedal based power measurement. The thing pairs up immediately and simply with my Garmin 800, my watch, and my Ant based training platform on my laptop for trainer rides. It is going to make a difference in my overall training and in my racing to have power measurement. Now, I just need to save up for the Right side.

Paired right up with my garmin 935. Has been a great addition to my training.

Very easy to setup. Has some issues with signal dropping but has improved with firmware upgrade. Pairs and connects every time with Edge 520 and my 920xt.

Was on the fence about single sided vs double sided. Perfectly happy with the single sided measurement.

Work exactly as advertised. Have used both Bluetooth and ANT plus outputs on different computers - all with ease. None of the frustrations Ive had with my past power meters either with waking up, etc.

Simple installation. Some frustration setting up with Wahoo ELEMNT due to not understanding names of outputs and limitations of ELEMNT. Blogs beery informative and simple plug and play thereafter.

Easy to fit and connects itself with my Garmin 520. Seems to work really well. Suspect I need to get some of the batteries for when it starts to show errors.

Pro The pedals are great for what they are. I bought them to put on the bicycles I was test riding, and carbon aero wheels. I ride with oval chain rings, and the system seams to work just fine with the oval rings. Note I only bought the Vs, because it was far less expensive, and I had a special purpose in mind, knowing I could upgrade to both pedals later if I chose.

Con I' ve always ridden with mountain bike shoes, because they never slip at the coffe shop, nor leave divots in the hardwood floors I installed in my home, and they are fast and east to get into them on two sides. These pedals are much more prone to fumbling when trying to scramble into the pedal when the light turns green. For that I hate them. These pedals are not compatible with my regular shoes. Once I get the bike and wheels I want, I'm giving the Garmin Vector 3s away to a friend who likes road shoes. and putting a Rotor 2in power system on the new bike.

Summary The pedals hit their mark, that mark wasn't mine. But I think those of you who ride road shoes will absolutely LOVE THEM!

Caveat I've decided to buy my wheels first, and find the bike that enables them the best.

Pro The pedals are great for what they are. I bought them to put on the bicycles I was test riding, and carbon aero wheels. I ride with oval chain rings, and the system seams to work just fine with the oval rings. Note I only bought the Vs, because it was far less expensive, and I had a special purpose in mind, knowing I could upgrade to both pedals later if I chose.

Pro Easy to set up

Pro Calibrates easily within a few seconds

Con I' ve always ridden with mountain bike shoes, because they never slip at the coffe shop, nor leave divots in the hardwood floors I installed in my home, and they are fast and easy to get into them on two sides. These pedals are much more prone to fumbling when trying to scramble into the pedal when the light turns green. For that I hate them. These pedals are not compatible with my regular shoes. Once I get the bike and wheels I want, I'm giving the Garmin Vector 3s away to a friend who likes road shoes. and putting a Rotor 2in power system on the new bike.

Summary The pedals hit their mark, that mark wasn't mine. But I think those of you who ride road shoes will absolutely LOVE THEM!

Caveat I've decided to buy my wheels first, and find the bike that enables them to spin the best the way I choose to ride.

This is the first power meter I've owned and I'm happy with it so far. Super easy to install and no calibration necessary. The Garmin Connect app has issues on my phone but it's only required for adjusting settings and firmware updates. They finally released the update with Bluetooth smart capabilities but I use ant

These are great when they work. Unfortunately this is not always the case. They work just fine on my relatively short commute rides with close to zero elevation gainloss (26.6 km). So far there were two cases when power simply stopped being reported in the middle of a longer ride with some climbing (90km with 1500m of elevation gain). The other problem is that these pedals also report cadence, so once they stop working you loose that too. I use Wahoo Elmnt Bolt as my cycling computer, which may add to the issue, and in fact I'm not 100% sure which of these actually breaks things, but I tend to believe the problem is with the pedals, because I have not experienced any issues with the Bolt.

On the good side these are very easy to install and set up, the phone app that controls the pedals is easy to use and intuitive, and pedals get discovered very quickly and with no problems.

I've had all sorts of problems with my Garmin computers communicating with my iPhones over the years, but one thing that has never given me problems is my Garmin heart rate sensor. It has worked flawlessly for me.

Well now I can add another to that category. The Vector 3s synced with my Edge 1030 first time and every time. It was easy to install, and so far, no problems.

The one thing I wish Garmin would do is provide online videos on how to use their product show to get the most out of them, how to make use of less well-known features. Instead, the videos on their website are promotional only, and no use to anyone who already has their product. Instead, it is left to third parties on YouTube not only do you have to search for these things, but with new products they don't even exist.

I changed from P1 powertap to Garmin and only have good experince with the pedals

Changing batteries is the worst! Sometimes the unit works and other times it doesn't.