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Thanks string bean, the ergomo is way out of my price range at the moment. I will just have to be careful about riding in the rain - I have two bikes and so will use the one to train with the power meter and one for racing and riding in the wet. I have read alot of good things about the Powertap as well - so guess I am abit confused now

Want a bike... Taken from News 24.com Indonesians climbing poles to get their prizes!

Speed Devil Yes I use the first two, but chatting to one of the winners on the Imana, he said that on hills he does alot of standing so as to utilise different muscles - up to 50%. I was quite suprised - he does alot of training standing which ione needs in mtb One can also alternate the technique of scraping the pooh with driving the knees at the handlebars, even alternate one leg drives at the handle bar and the other leg does the scrape - they call it the scissor kick! Another interesting tip is to point the toes down when standing - found it makes quite a difference

2kg must have made a big difference on the hills. But you are right, its costly when one starts trying to upgrade parts to save 100g here and there.

Hi Speed devil, thanks for the advice. So what techniques did you use to improve your uphill speed

When I get some time Windbreaker, I'll look at www.analyticcycling.com in more detail. The other calculator I downloaded has too many variables I don't know and so will give that a miss. I realise all these variables make a difference, but if they were equal for a particular race a week later, but one carried an extra pump, cell phone, set of allen keys (excuse spelling) tube, lube...how much would it affect would it have - so only the weight changed, nothing else...

Slowjoe I'm still downloading the calculator but there seem to be a whole lot of variables that need to be filled in first

Thanks Gumpole, thats an interesting set of calculators

Me neither

When does the difference become noticeable - what sort of weight are we looking at

Hi Slowjoe - perhaps with the podium positions it matters, but was wondering about a good rider, who is competitive in his age group...when does it start to make a difference and by how much - hopefully we'll get a fundi who can shed some light

Been wondering just how much difference 100g makes, or 200, 300...Lets take a 45km mtb race same rider, bike conditions, bike, course...all things being equal, adding small amounts of weight, how much will that affect the time the distance is covered in. Is there some sore of formula?

Thought of getting a road bike but it would mean that for half my riding I would be without the power meter, no races either - so I have an old Giant Iguana - took it into the bike shop and they felt it would be ideal - will turn a few heads with a 13year old frame! And a PowertAP - but thats what I can afford at the moment

PowerTap is around R6000 I think

I will be using my old mtb and upgrading shifters derailer etc - has V-brakes

Thanks Cervelo - have decided to go with the PowerTap Pro

Am I correct - ergomo power meters are around R10k

Thanks Christie - is it not much more expensive?

Thanks for the advice, will do

Any other mountain bikers that train with a power meter?

Hi - first time on this forum. I have a Giant Anthem 2 with disc brakes. Need to start training with a PowerTap. Is it worth buying a cheaper hardtail to do my training on with a power meter. A road bike isn't an option as I spend alot of time on dust roads. Would a heavier bike actually help increase power? Any ideas - I am 46 and am competitive in Vets...but need the edge power training has to offer.