If you train with a power measurement crank and according to a strict plan, you need an easy-to-read, reliable bike computer that feeds you with performance data. That's why the Americans from Stages Cycling has launched the Dash, a suitable product for its power meters. The Dash series is growing for 2019: the current Dash will be called the L10 (€149) and is getting a facelift. The two new models, the Dash L50 and M50, are equipped with a colour display, GPS features and graphical training functions.
High-resolution colour display and new training displays
The larger Stages Dash L50 has a housing measuring 8.5 x 5.8 cm, has 16 GB of memory on board and the battery runs for 18 hours. This makes the Dash L50 a little larger than the current Dash and weighs 110 grams. The biggest innovation: a brilliant, high-resolution colour display ("EverBrite"), which is still perfectly legible even in the strongest sunlight. Seamless compatibility with all Stages powermeters and the Stages Link online training platform is a matter of course. The new models are also compatible with a wide range of third-party applications and support ANT+ or BTLE-based sensors from third-party providers, including smart trainers or electronic drives. Customised configuration of the data fields helps you to keep an eye on your training parameters at all times. New displays with colourful diagrams are also new for the L50 and M50. The Dash L50 will be available from specialist retailers from autumn 2018 for EUR and the smaller Dash M50 for EUR 240. Both devices are factory-fitted with OSM-based base maps and support the GPX, TCX and FIT file formats. Additional maps can be downloaded free of charge via the Stages platform. Both new Stages Dash computers are supplied with a lightweight, robust aluminium mount, which is a long-lasting upgrade compared to the plastic mounts.
