Day 1
Alright, the anxiously awaited Powercranks (PCs) have arrived!  I have what is the Model 5 version and has the lockout feature.  My main motivation for getting the lockout version rather than going “all-in” with the basic ones is that I coach a local collegiate team in the Boston area and I need to ride with my athletes when I can.  You can say that I set the bar rather low on my abilities by not going “all-in”, and I couldn’t agree more.  After reading several reviews about PCs from numerous folks who are likely better, stronger riders than me, I decided that I would be patient and log in the time slowly and consistently. 

So, after opening the box, everything looks good, and I began to read the instruction manual.  I can’t say that the manual was a great read as there were typos, the font was small, and it was a bit long.  I’m a thorough person, though and got through the whole thing before hitting the hay.  Yes, this means that I did not get to install them that day.