Favvera Oola Pro RS Pedals Review: High-Precision Power Measurement on a Budget

Introduction

Favvera recently launched the all-new Oola Pro RS pedals, marking a significant upgrade to their existing power meter pedal lineup. While they might look like a simple iteration from the outside, these pedals feature substantial improvements across the board. The new model introduces a completely redesigned spindle, shrinking and integrating all electronic components inside the pedal spindle itself, thereby eliminating the external pods of the previous generation.

Who These Pedals Are For

The Oola Pro RS pedals are suited for any rider who is serious about their cycling training and performance tracking. Whether you are a road cycling enthusiast, a mountain biker, or a gravel rider, these pedals deliver highly accurate power metrics. In particular, if you have already invested in a Garmin bike computer, you will be able to leverage the full suite of Cycling Dynamics data.

Main Strengths

Precise Power Measurement Throughout our testing, the Oola Pro RS pedals demonstrated impressive accuracy. Whether during indoor training, virtual rides, or outdoor cycling, the readings stayed within a few watts of other high-end power meters. On a 90 km ride, the long-term power readings differed by less than 1.5 watts compared to a Shimano Force AXS power meter, which is an outstanding result.

Versatile Spindle Design The new spindle design allows you to swap between different pedal bodies. You can easily switch between SPD-SL road pedal bodies and SPD mountain/gravel pedal bodies using just an Allen key. This versatility is incredibly valuable for riders who own multiple bikes.

Improved Battery Life Battery life has increased from 50 hours in the previous generation to 60 hours, which should be more than enough for most riders. The new model charges via USB-C instead of the older Micro USB, which is a welcome improvement.

Lightweight Design At just 123.5 grams per pedal and with a stack height of 10.5 mm, they are virtually identical in weight and profile to Shimano Ultegra pedals, yet they house a full suite of power meter electronics inside.

Standardized Q-Factor The new pedals feature a standard road Q-factor, which is far more comfortable than the wider Q-factor of the previous model.

What to Consider Before Buying

Rechargeable Battery vs. Coin Cells The Oola Pro RS relies on internal rechargeable batteries, whereas the Garmin Rally pedals use coin-cell batteries. Favvera claims their sealed battery design minimizes dropouts, though dropouts are rarely a major issue with modern power meters. A rechargeable battery means you must remember to charge them periodically, but in return, the Oola pedals are several hundred dollars cheaper.

Data Compatibility If you use a Garmin bike computer, you will get access to full Cycling Dynamics, including pedal smoothness, torque effectiveness, and platform center offset. However, if you are using a Wahoo or another brand of computer, you will be limited to total power, cadence, and left/right balance.

Installation and Configuration Installing the pedals is relatively straightforward, but you must set the correct crank arm length in the Favvera companion app; otherwise, your power readings will be inaccurate. Additionally, you will need to plug in the charging cable to wake the pedals up for their first-use activation.

Buying Advice

If you are looking for highly accurate, reasonably priced power meter pedals, the Oola Pro RS is an excellent choice. Compared to the Garmin Rally pedals, they offer the same level of accuracy at a much lower price point. Replacement parts are also far more affordable—for example, a replacement pedal body is only $49, whereas Garmin charges between $129 and $199.

The new spindle design has undergone nearly two years of testing, proving its reliability and precision. Whether you are training indoors or taking on long outdoor rides, these pedals deliver consistent, dependable power data.

Conclusion

The Favvera Oola Pro RS pedals represent a significant step forward in the power meter pedal market. By integrating all electronics into the spindle, Favvera has created a lightweight, highly accurate, and versatile product. While the battery life does not match that of the Garmin Rally series, the combination of price and performance makes the Oola Pro RS one of the best options currently available.

If you are considering upgrading your power meter setup or purchasing your very first set of power pedals, the Oola Pro RS is well worth serious consideration.