Charging Favero Assioma Pedals: a Smart, Convenient System
One thing that sets Favero Assioma pedals apart from the competition is their unique, well-thought-out charging system. Instead of the usual micro-USB or USB-C ports, the Italian manufacturer went with magnetic connectors. It's not just convenient — it's key to the device's reliability and durability.
No more troublesome USB ports
Anyone who has used lights, head units or other bike accessories with USB ports knows the problem. The rubber covers perish over time, get lost, or stop sealing properly. One ride in the rain is enough for water to get inside, causing corrosion and irreversible damage to the electronics. For a device as precise and expensive as a power meter, that kind of risk is unacceptable.
How does Assioma's magnetic charging system work?
Favero solved this problem in a brilliantly simple way. The pedals have no openings at all. Charging happens via a special cable with two magnetic ends, which "snap" onto contacts placed on the pedal axle, right next to the crank arm.
- Easy to connect: you don't have to aim for a small port. The connector finds its own place thanks to strong magnets.
- Simultaneous charging: the USB cable is split, letting you charge both pedals (in the DUO version) at the same time from one charger.
- Safety: accidentally pulling the cable won't damage the pedal — the connector simply pops off.
The main advantages of the magnetic system
This solution has several key advantages over traditional ports:
- Total sealing: no openings means all the electronics are hermetically sealed inside the axle. That's why Assioma pedals can claim an IP67 waterproof rating, guaranteeing full protection against rain, mud and bike washing.
- Reliability: it eliminates the most common failure point in bike electronics — the charging port. There's no risk of it breaking off, getting dirty or corroding.
- Ease of use: connecting the charger is quick and hassle-free, even in poor light.
Battery and runtime
The built-in lithium-ion batteries in Assioma pedals give at least 50 hours of riding on a single charge. That's more than enough for most amateurs to charge their pedals only once every few weeks. The Favero Assioma app and most bike computers show the battery level, so you'll never be caught out mid-session.
Favero Assioma's charging system is an excellent example of engineering where innovation goes hand in hand with practicality and reliability, solving real problems for real users.
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