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Power meters wont become standard for a long time.
If ever. It's just too much trouble for a bike manufacturer to take on:
- They're bound to pick the wrong one, since everybody has an opinion about which is the best class of power meter for them, even disregarding brand preference
- They won't want the warranty/service issues
- Lead times on whole bikes are long, so by the time the bike hits the shop floor it will be overpriced and outdated as long as PMs follow the economic consequences of Moore's Law, which looks like continuing for quite a while.
- They're bound to pick the wrong one, since everybody has an opinion about which is the best class of power meter for them, even disregarding brand preference
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Vo2 is pointless test really. Mine is near world class but I'm far from it due to other limiting factors, efficency. If you're not training with power it's all pointless testing. Just learn what perceived effort feels like and use HR with caution and common sense. Get him to do a MAP/Ramp test they're good. Will tell you what you can do now then you can go back and test again.
Power meters wont become standard for a long time.
If you're not using power training peaks is pointless. Just log your time and percived effort in a diary and see how you feel and you can check back.