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  1. namibquest
    Well I stated previously in this thread that I was unhappy with my stages power meter due to bad battery life which seems to come from water ingress problems. I have just had a meeting with the agent who confirmed that they have indeed had a problem with the manufacture of a certain batch of the battery caps and that this has indeed been identified as a legitimate problem. So to GoLefty and the others who were quick to shoot me down by telling me the issue had been resolved and quoting certain standards in terms of waterproof ratings, etc - stages has confirmed there is/was a problem. Without going into too much detail, it seems a certain batch of battery covers were defective which has lead to this situation. I was given a replacement battery cap today and will test it accordingly and provide feedback here. What I can say is that I am impressed in the way that they are going about looking at a solution to solving this, but most importantly that they are prepared to acknowledge that there is indeed a problem. I will certainly give feedback after testing the new covers as to whether this addresses the problem or not. For now, I feel a whole lot better about the product simply because of the way in which they have embraced the issue as opposed to hiding behind excuses about why a lot of us have been experiencing these issues.
  2. namibquest
    I think GoLefty is one of those people who often likes to stir and argue for the sake of it. Always quick to be condescending, but very seldom actually contributing positively to a debate.
  3. namibquest
    Thanks Godzilla - I hope you are correct. As mentioned though, there are others who have the exact same problem. Maybe we have all got our stages from a batch that was problematic? Let's see how they deal with this. I appreciate your post however because it does give one hope. Cheers
  4. namibquest
    My apologies to the rest who actually are interested in an educated response. Bottom line - you serious about improving, get a power meter, good coach and the results will follow. There is a reason why ALL the Pro's and top amateurs go this way. Yes, if you have no interest in this, then don't bother yourself. GoLefty is either super talented or else just a prick who likes to stir! You have my contact details sir - mail me and I'll provide you with all the proof you need!
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    Yip; go Lefty is either an agent for stages or else he/she just likes to stir ****! Lefty, I wont hide behind fancy names - mail me on russell@expo.com.na and I'll provide you with ample proof. In fact, you have opened this can of worms - anyone else can mail me; I've place my details out there as opposed to Go Lefty. I will provide you with at least 6 people who ride with me who have an issue with stages right now. You post here as if you are well endowed in terms of who the main players in stages in SA are? Well then put your product where your mouth is - contact me and I'll give you proof from other users. If not, we'll know you are full of **** - either big mouth linked to the company or else just someone who feels they always have something to say. Whatever, I'll make sure I'll post it here - GoLefty; the pressure us one you my friend! Put your money where you mouth is!!
  6. namibquest
    All sounds great in writing; from first hand experience I can tell you the problem has not been resolved. My unit was purchased in November last year and it still has the crappy plastic battery cap with flimsy lugs. It has a red o-ring which is exposed when the cap is closed and still most certainly lets water in. At present I am waiting for feedback from Petrie who is the local agent as to how they are going to resolve it. So believe me, all the fancy terminology above in terms of how you claim they have resolved the problem is meaningless - it has not been resolved.
  7. namibquest
    GoLefty; I said 27 years cycling experience - add another 20 years of rugby, waterpolo, swimming, triathlon; I'm not so sure about wet behind the ears! I'll refrain from making a similar judgement on you because I have no idea who you are. I certainly did not over emphasis the "tool over the artisan" as you put it. I said if you are serious and want to go to the next level then a power meter, with heart rate monitor and good coach is essential! By the way, stages have certainly not addressed the water ingress as you suggest! I've just come back from the Epic where on stage 1 we were subjected to light rain for the vast majority of the stage and numerous people that I spoke to with stages power meters experienced problems; including myself and my partner. If you claim that they have sorted the problem, please be so bold as to tell us on this forum what exactly it is that they have done! I for one would greatly appreciate the advice as to how to resolve the very apparent problem they have.
  8. namibquest
    The ??? Is for "GoLefty!!" I don't know what your "lol" is about? If you don't agree with what I say, give your opinion. I'm merely giving an opinion based on my 27 years of cycling experience!
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  10. namibquest
    Firstly, if you are serious about improving, then a power meter is certainly the way to go. Having said that, unless you have the time and knowledge to read and learn, a coach is just as important. A coach will combine power and heart rate training; they are both vital in their own way. What power meter for MTB? All I can say from experience is that the crank based systems are vulnerable to damage on a MTB; they are exposed and invariably pick up knocks which do cause damage. Stages also has a huge problem currently with their design in terms of getting water into the system. I have used the Powertap hub system for 2 years without a days problem. I switched to Stages to save weight and regret it every day. I literally replace the battery once a week and anytime it rains or you wash your bike and ANY water gets on the crank, the systems shuts down. If you are serious - 1) get a powertap 2) get a coach - Deon Carstens at Training point is one of the best. You will not be sorry.
  11. namibquest
    Bruce coached me for two years - good coach and awesome guy.
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