Assioma: Difference between revisions

'''Assioma''' is a product line of power meter pedals designed for cyclists by [[Favero]], a company based in Italy. It was renamed from bePRO in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maker |first=Ray |title=A few quick thoughts on the bePro Gen2…err…Favero Assioma |url=https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/favero-assioma-bepro.html |website=DC Rainmaker |date=2 Jun 2017 |access-date=6 Oct 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912064956/https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/favero-assioma-bepro.html |archive-date=12 Sep 2024}}</ref>

*'''Requires downloading app:''' The customer is [[Forced app download|forced to download the company app]] in order to activate the product.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=All the Replies to our Customers |url=https://cycling.favero.com/en/faq#headingFAQ6-Favero-Assioma-App |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251001015154/https://cycling.favero.com/en/faq |archive-date=1 Oct 2025 |access-date=5 Oct 2025 |website=[[Favero]] |quote='''Is the Favero Assimo necessary for first activation?''' - Yes, it is. Pairing Assioma with the Favero Assioma app is necessary to '''enable data transmission''' and it also determines the '''start of the warranty period.'''}}</ref> Additionally, per the company's Frequently Asked Questions web page, [[Android]] smart phone users may need to "enable geolocation even though the app itself does not use it".<ref>{{Cite web |title=All the Replies to our Customers |url=https://cycling.favero.com/en/faq#headingFAQ6-Favero-Assioma-App |website=Favero |date= |access-date=5 Oct 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251117130424/https://cycling.favero.com/en/faq |archive-date=17 Nov 2025 |quote=''[see "How do I activate Assioma?" section]''}}</ref> This raises the question of privacy for that specific group of users as not everyone is willing to allow [[Google]] ''et. al'' access to their whereabouts.

*'''Repairability:''' Although Favero offers some spare parts, they are limited to external components. Internal troubleshooting requires a specialized technician authorized by Favero Electronics or the warranty will be voided.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://data2.manualslib.com/cpdf/31/153/15251/1cb99f.pdf |title=Favero ASSIOMA UNO User Manual |page=12 |section=19. Inspection and maintenance |quote=Do not attempt to open or disassemble the sensor as you may damage it and invalidate the warranty. Assistance must be carried out only by a specialized technician, authorized by Favero Electronics. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322120420if_/https://data2.manualslib.com/cpdf/31/153/15251/1cb99f.pdf |archive-date=22 Mar 2026}}</ref> The battery also cannot be replaced due to the design of the product line.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://data2.manualslib.com/cpdf/31/153/15251/1cb99f.pdf |title=Favero ASSIOMA UNO User Manual |page=2 |section=3. Product description |quote=It is provided with a 50 hour rechargeable battery and is designed to guarantee many years of use. Therefore, there are no openings with gaskets for the replacement of the battery. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322120420if_/https://data2.manualslib.com/cpdf/31/153/15251/1cb99f.pdf |archive-date=22 Mar 2026}}</ref>