Favero Assioma Pro RS Firmware Doubles Battery to 160 Hours

Favero just pushed a firmware update to its Assioma Pro RS and Pro MX power meter pedals that takes battery life from 60 to 160 hours. That is a 167% jump, and it did not require new hardware or a trip to the bike shop.

For context, Garmin Rally pedals cap out at around 90 hours. That was the one area where Rally had a clear edge over Assioma. Not anymore. Favero closed the gap and then some, purely through software.

For endurance athletes doing multi-day events, bikepacking, or heavy training blocks, this matters. You are no longer nursing your battery through a 200km ride or a 3-day stage race. At 160 hours, most cyclists will charge once a week at most.

The Assioma line already competed well on accuracy, dual-sided measurement, and price versus the Rally. Garmin charges a premium for the Rally RS and Rally RK, and battery life was the one spec that justified hesitation. That argument is now gone.

Solid firmware execution from Favero. If you are shopping power meter pedals in 2024, Assioma just got harder to argue against.