Powering performance: The INPEAK story
From a garage-built power meter built by enthusiasts to partnerships with Van Rysel and Wilier, INPEAK has had a steep trajectory in less than a decade. CIN speaks with INPEAK Sales Manager Filip Bagiński for the inside story and tips on showcasing power meters in bike shops.
INPEAK is a Polish brand whose story began with the master’s thesis of one of the company’s co-founders, Marcin, in 2014. A lifelong cyclist who had been racing MTB events since childhood through local cycling clubs, Marcin decided to create a fully functional power meter based on a Shimano Deore LX crankset to complete his degree. Remarkably, the prototype was powered by a battery taken from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone.
The Idea of transforming this universi- ty project into a commercial product came when Marcin met Dawid at a cycling race in 2016. At the time, Dawid was working as an engineer in the military Industry, while cycling had long been his passion outside of work. The two quickly became friends and began working together at the same company, where they further developed their engineering, programming and design skills. After hours, they spent countless evenings in Dawid’s garage building the very first INPEAK power meters.
And so, in February 2017, INPEAK was officially born in a garage in Wroclaw. In March 2018, the first devices powered by a CR2032 battery and hand-built by the founders, reached cyclists’ hands. A few months later, Damian – now head of production – Joined Dawid and Marcin, and in 2019 the company moved to a larger headquarters. From that point on, It steadily expanded its team and sales month by month.
Today, the company employs over 20 people. It collaborates with some of the world’s largest bicycle brands and equips athletes from the top tier of professional cycling. INPEAK products can now be found across Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States.
From a garage-based start-up, INPEAK has, in a short time, become one of the leading manufacturers of crank-based power meters in the world. CIN speaks with INPEAK Sales Manager Filip Bagiński.
What makes INPEAK different from other power meter brands?
One of our standout innovations is the rechargeable Powercrank-E range, renowned for its exceptional durability, precision and reliability. By introducing this model, we eliminated the risk of user error associated with replacing CR2032 batteries, significantly improv- ing convenience and effortless operation. The built-in rechargeable battery also allowed us to create a fully sealed and smooth design, resistant to water and external conditions, which greatly enhances the device’s durability.
Our dual-sided power meters are also powered by an integrated rechargeable battery. In versions designed for Shimano Ultegra R8100 and Dura-Ace R9200 cranksets, we additionally implemented side strain gauges, which are essential for achieving the highest measurement accuracy in these crank systems.
What’s more, we are the only brand offering a dual-sided meter for Shimano 105 R7100 and GRX RX810/820 cranksets. Another key differentiator is our manufacturing philosophy. Every INPEAK power meter is 100% manufactured in Poland and 100% hand-built, allowing us to maintain complete control over quality at every stage of production.
At the same time, we use advanced technologies and automate selected stages of production, while maintaining full control over all critical processes. This combination of craftsmanship and modern engineering gives us full confldence in the highest product quality. Only by having such a refined product and well-developed production technology are we able to scale our business effectively. Our warranty rate, despite continuous year-on-year sales growth, remains below 0.5%.
When purchasing a power meter, customers receive not only a high-qual- ity product but also comprehensive after-sales support and a long-term partnership with the brand, ensuring reliable assistance for years to come.
What does the INPEAK range look like?
INPEAK offers the widest range of Shimano crank-based power meters available anywhere in the world. We provide customers with a choice between rechargeable Li-Po battery systems (Powercrank-E) and traditional CR2032 battery-powered versions (Powercrank), allowing riders to select the option that best suits their preferences and riding habits.
Our range starts with Shimano 105 cranksets and extends through Ultegra and Dura-Ace models. We also offer dedicated options for gravel riders with GRX 810/820 cranksets, as well as MTB riders using SLX, XT, and XTR groupsets.
Customers can choose between single-sided (SINGLE) and dual-sided (TWIN2) versions. As mentioned earli- er, our Shimano 105 and GRX TWIN2 dual-sided power meters are currently unique products on the global market.
Pricing starts from just £329 SRP for CR2032-powered versions and from £349 SRP for rechargeable Li-Po models charged via a magnetic charging cable.
You’ve partnered with the likes of Van Rysel and Wilier-tell us more about that.
Our collaboration with Van Rysel began towards the end of 2023, when we start- ed supplying Powercrank-E power meters for the RCR models. The premi- um quality and reliability of our prod- ucts helped strengthen the partnership, and as the French manufacturer expanded its range with the RCR-F and EDR models, the number of bikes equipped with INPEAK power meters also continued to grow.
Our story with Willer began through our support of the Willer Vittoria Racing Team, a UCI Mountain Bike World Cup team whose riders used our dual-sided power meters throughout the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Positive feedback and recommendations from the team ulti- mately led Willer’s management to Introduce INPEAK products to their road bike lineup. As a result, since the beginning of 2025, the Filante SI. model has been equipped with the Power- crank-E Single power meter.
What in-store support do you offer UK retailers?
As the creators of the product, we understand how important effective product presentation is for retail partners. A power meter isn’t always the most visually eye-catching component on a bicycle, and when mounted on a bike It can be difficult for customers to notice or closely inspect.
To address this, we developed a dedicated display stand that allows retailers to showcase the product prominently at the sales counter. The display draws attention, presents the product clearly and communicates key product information – ensuring customers instantly recognise it as a premium, high-performance device.
We also support retailers by offering special staff purchase programmes and employee discounts. We strongly believe that the best way to build confidence in a product is through personal experience and real-world testing, which is why we enable shop staff to purchase products at Incentivised prices.
Above all, nothing replaces direct communication, strong relationships and open, honest conversations about the product and the everyday chal- lenges retailers face. That’s why we’re always accessible – whether through the Extra UK team or directly with us.
How do you support the UK market with Customer Service and Technical Support?
Working with Extra UK has really opened up the UK market for us. Thanks to their experienced and highly knowledgeable team, we can provide professional support for both end consumers and retail partners – from product selection guidance through to technical assistance. Comprehensive product and technical training, clear troubleshooting procedures, and fast response times allow us to meet the expectations of even the most demanding customers.
With devices such as power meters, knowledge is absolutely essential and sharing that knowledge with our distribution partners is something we genuinely value and enjoy.
What does the future look like for INPEAK?
The future looks extremely promising. Year after year, the company continues to grow, enter new markets, and establish new partnerships around the world.
We strongly believe in steady, controlled growth, which is why we carefully manage the pace of our expansion to ensure long-term stability and security within the market. This strategy allows us to focus on continuously improving our products and software ecosystem while also developing entirely new solutions.
Our R&D department is currently working on several exciting new products that will be unveiled soon. One of these Innovations is due to be released In the coming weeks, with more developments planned for next year.
