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Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100
$864.99
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Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 vs Power2Max NGeco
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Power2Max NGeco is cheaper at $490. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Power2Max NGeco
$490Cheaper
Which is better: the Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 or Power2Max NGeco?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Power2Max NGeco is the cheaper at $490.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 | Power2Max NGeco |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $864.99 | $490 |
| Brand | Stages | Power2Max |
| Released | — | — |
| Mount type | crank-arm | spider |
| Measurement sides | dual-sided | dual-sided |
| Accuracy pct | 1.5 | 2 |
| Weight grams | 15 | — |
| Battery type | CR2032 | CR2450 |
| Battery life hrs | 175 | 300 |
| Connectivity | ANT+/BLE | ANT+/BLE |
| Power balance measured | Yes | No |
| Cycling dynamics | — | No |
| Waterproof rating | IPX7 | — |
| Warranty years | — | 2 |
Sources — Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100: stagescycling.com (verified 2026-07-13). Power2Max NGeco: power2max.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 and Power2Max NGeco?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Mount type: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 crank-arm vs Power2Max NGeco spider
- Accuracy pct: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 1.5 vs Power2Max NGeco 2
- Battery type: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 CR2032 vs Power2Max NGeco CR2450
- Battery life hrs: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 175 vs Power2Max NGeco 300
- Power balance measured: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 true vs Power2Max NGeco false