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|ReleaseYear= | |ReleaseYear=2015<ref>{{Cite web |first=DC Rainmaker |title=The Favero bePRO Power Meter In-Depth Review |url=https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/favero-depth-review.html |website=DC Rainmaker |date=11 Sep 2015 |access-date=6 Oct 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912041150/https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/favero-depth-review.html |archive-date=12 Sep 2015}}</ref> | ||
|Website=https://cycling.favero.com | |Website=https://cycling.favero.com | ||
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'''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> | |||
==Models== | |||
*'''Road:''' Assioma, Assioma PRO RS | |||
*'''Off-road:''' Assioma PRO MX | |||
The status of the following is either no longer produced or unknown: | |||
*bePRO | |||
*Assioma UNO | |||
*Assioma DUO | |||
Assioma | |||
Assioma | |||
==Consumer-impact summary== | ==Consumer-impact summary== | ||
* '''Requires downloading app:''' The customer is [[Forced app download|forced to download the company app]] in order to activate the product.<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=https://web.archive.org/web/20251001015154/https://cycling.favero.com/en/faq |archive-date=1 Oct 2025 |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.''' | * '''Requires downloading app:''' The customer is [[Forced app download|forced to download the company app]] in order to activate the product.<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=https://web.archive.org/web/20251001015154/https://cycling.favero.com/en/faq |archive-date=1 Oct 2025 |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 |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. | }}</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 |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 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 |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.}}</ref> The battery also cannot be replaced due to the design of the product line.<ref>{{Cite book |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.}}</ref> | * '''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 |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.}}</ref> The battery also cannot be replaced due to the design of the product line.<ref>{{Cite book |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.}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 23:11, 6 October 2025
My sandbox for when I want to test something out without cluttering a main space's history. :)
Sojourna/Sandbox
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2015[1] |
| Product Type | Hardware |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://cycling.favero.com |
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.[2]
Models
- Road: Assioma, Assioma PRO RS
- Off-road: Assioma PRO MX
The status of the following is either no longer produced or unknown:
- bePRO
- Assioma UNO
- Assioma DUO
Consumer-impact summary
- Requires downloading app: The customer is forced to download the company app in order to activate the product.[3] 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".[4] 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.[5] The battery also cannot be replaced due to the design of the product line.[6]
References
- ↑ "The Favero bePRO Power Meter In-Depth Review". DC Rainmaker. 11 Sep 2015. Archived from the original on 12 Sep 2015. Retrieved 6 Oct 2025.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ↑ Maker, Ray (2 Jun 2017). "A few quick thoughts on the bePro Gen2…err…Favero Assioma". DC Rainmaker. Archived from the original on 12 Sep 2024. Retrieved 6 Oct 2025.
- ↑ "All the Replies to our Customers". Favero. Archived from the original on 1 Oct 2025. Retrieved 5 Oct 2025.
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.
- ↑ "All the Replies to our Customers". Favero. Retrieved 5 Oct 2025.
[see "How do I activate Assioma?" section]
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "19. Inspection and maintenance". Favero ASSIOMA UNO User Manual. p. 12.
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.
- ↑ "3. Product description". Favero ASSIOMA UNO User Manual. p. 2.
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.