Magnetic Charging Done Right with Favero Assioma

If you’ve ever cursed at a tiny charging port after a long ride—mud on your fingers, battery flashing red—you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, squinting and fumbling with a micro-USB cable that just won’t go in the right way.
Favero’s engineers must’ve experienced that pain too, because they came up with something so simple yet so brilliant—it makes you wonder why everyone else isn’t doing it.

Enter: magnetic charging, the quiet hero behind the Favero Assioma power meter pedals.

The Problem With “Normal” Charging

Let’s start with what every cyclist already knows: most power meters are a bit of a hassle to charge.

You’ve got:

• Tiny ports that get grimy with sweat, dust, and road spray.

• Rubber seals that tear or wear out over time (hello, corrosion).

• Cables that don’t always stay put, especially when you try to charge overnight.

And when you’re juggling multiple gadgets—bike computer, lights, maybe a phone mount—dealing with one more delicate plug feels like punishment.

That’s the problem Favero set out to solve.

How Favero’s Magnetic Charging Actually Works

Now, let’s geek out for a second. Each Assioma pedal has a magnetic charging connector built into the pod (that little black cylinder attached to the pedal axle). Instead of a physical port or pin, you just snap the charger onto it—and it clicks into place magnetically. That’s it.
The connection is fully sealed, meaning no exposed contacts to corrode or fail. The current passes safely through magnetic coupling, so even if it’s drizzling or your bike’s still wet after a wash, you’re good.

It’s kind of like the old MacBook MagSafe chargers—but made for bikes, and way tougher.

Once attached, the LED on the charging cable lights up, showing you it’s working:

• Red light → charging

• Green light → fully charged

Charging both pedals from empty usually takes about 2 hours. After that, you get up to 50 hours of ride time. Fifty! That’s more than enough for a week of training or even a long bikepacking weekend.

And if you’re thinking, “what if I lose the charger?”—Favero sells spares, and you can charge both pedals from one USB port using their Y-cable setup. It’s super tidy.

Why It’s Different (and Better) Than Other Power Meters

Other power meters, even premium ones, often use micro-USB or proprietary clip chargers that can be finicky.
Some brands still expose tiny metal contacts that corrode with sweat. Others make you remove the pedals to charge, which is… yeah, not ideal.

Favero’s design just makes more sense:

• Completely waterproof (IP67 rated)

• No moving parts or fragile connectors

• Magnetic click-on = zero alignment frustration

• Long battery life with fast charging

There’s also something quietly satisfying about the “click.” You know it’s connected, no guesswork. It’s the kind of small design detail that makes you appreciate Italian engineering—the same way you’d appreciate a perfectly tuned derailleur or a smooth espresso shot.

Real-World Experience: Why Riders Love It

If you’ve ever had to yank out a USB cable that’s stuck halfway in, you’ll instantly get why Assioma’s charging setup feels like a luxury.
You just click it on, and it works.
Even mid-week when your pedals are covered in road grime, there’s no need to clean around a port or fiddle with caps.

One cyclist described it best on Reddit: “It’s the kind of thing you don’t think about until you use it—and then every other charger feels outdated.”

Exactly.

Troubleshooting: When Things Don’t Go as Planned

Of course, nothing’s foolproof. So here are a few quick tips if your Assioma charger ever acts up:

• No LED light? → Check that both connectors are clean and dry. A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth usually does the trick.

• Still not charging? → Try a different USB port or power brick. Some low-power ports don’t output enough current.

• Loose connection? → Make sure the magnetic head is sitting flat on the pod. If it’s off-angle, it won’t charge properly.

Honestly, though, most issues are cable-related, not pedal-related. The pods themselves are sealed tighter than a submarine hatch.

Bonus: Calibration and Compatibility

While we’re on the topic of “doing things right,” Favero didn’t just stop at charging convenience.
The Assioma DUO and UNO are fully compatible with Bluetooth and ANT+, so you can pair them with nearly any bike computer or app—Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift, TrainerRoad, you name it.

Calibration?
It’s automatic most of the time, but if you want to do a quick manual zero-offset, you can do that easily from your bike computer or the Favero Assioma app.
No complicated sequences or rituals—just a tap and you’re done.

Why It Matters

You might think, “Okay, it’s just charging, why make such a big deal?”
But here’s the thing—small design choices like this make a huge difference in long-term reliability.

A charging port that corrodes? That’s a dead pedal after a year.
A magnetic connector? That’s years of use, rain or shine.

It’s this attention to everyday user experience that makes Favero Assioma pedals stand out. They’re not just accurate or lightweight—they’re designed for real cyclists who ride hard and don’t want to baby their gear.

At the end of the day, Favero’s magnetic charging isn’t just a cool trick—it’s a thoughtful solution to a problem every cyclist faces. It’s reliable, waterproof, fast, and almost maintenance-free.

So next time someone tells you charging pedals is annoying, just smile and say, “Yeah, that’s why I went with Assioma.”

Then click, charge, and get back to the fun part—riding.