THE BODY CENTRE Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks Bikemax - got that (at last!) So its quite simple after all!Willehond - it was a pleasure. (I'll be watching you!) Pantani - mmm ... Porches, brokers, 2 cameras. The answer is still yes. (like I said - i'm slow today, could be the effect of Jason's photoshopping in other threads)
Guest colonel Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 The problem with the Powertap is you can't fudge the figures! No hiding... I am a long standing "Im not falling for the power meter" thing and Bruce and BM know it and I mean no harm atall in it and am not moking it in anyway but WH regardless of a PM or not if you dont train right you gonna get dropped anyway and I dont see why you need R8000 + to tell you you not doing it right, your race performance should tell you that. Regardless I agree, for those who are iffy about getting a PM this is a good deal, so maybe I need to PM Ronelle....
ChrisH Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 The problem with the Powertap is you can't fudge the figures! No hiding... I am a long standing "Im not falling for the power meter" thing and Bruce and BM know it and I mean no harm atall in it and am not moking it in anyway but WH regardless of a PM or not if you dont train right you gonna get dropped anyway and I dont see why you need R8000 + to tell you you not doing it right' date=' your race performance should tell you that. Regardless I agree, for those who are iffy about getting a PM this is a good deal, so maybe I need to PM Ronelle....[/quote'] Colonel I think it would be fascinating if you used the wheel for two weeks and then reported back on how you feel when you have some experience of it. I'd love to know if it would change your opinion or not and if you did in fact get some benefit.
Willehond Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 colonel, you are right, if you train harder you will get results. I agree, but the PowerTap just allows you to measure your actual performance accurately. Will it make you better just by riding with it? No. Will it help you target specific muscle groups and power systems effectively? Definitely. So, do you need it in order improve? No, but it is a very useful tool to target your training and it allows your coach a great way of determining yor weaknesses and areas you can target for improvement. It is also a great motivator in my opinion. Anyway, cynics like you are exactly the type of guys who should try before you buy! Come on, ask Ronelle for a free spin. How could it possibly hurt to give it a go and get someone to explain your results to you?!
bruce Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 colonel: how about this. You get the wheel for a couple of weeks.I'll give you a threshold test to perform. Then mail me your ride data every day and I'll analyse it for you - and post summary's etc on the hub - kind of like a reality web forum thingy.I'll tell you where you are at, whether you are being a slack b@stard or whatever! Deal?
The Hawk CT Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 HiAre you still renting your power meter? I would like to use it if teh price is fair. Need to check my power over periods, TT etc.My number is 0824553827
Guest colonel Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 colonel: how about this. You get the wheel for a couple of weeks. I'll give you a threshold test to perform. Then mail me your ride data every day and I'll analyse it for you - and post summary's etc on the hub - kind of like a reality web forum thingy. I'll tell you where you are at' date=' whether you are being a slack b@stard or whatever! Deal?[/quote'] Ok cool, I will mail Ronelle now and see if it is available still or what is happening. Be back shortly.
Guest colonel Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 Back, I PMd Ronelle and now we wait.BRUCE: Here is my thing again, I can tell you if Im being a slack bastard for free!!!
bruce Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 Back' date=' I PMd Ronelle and now we wait.BRUCE: Here is my thing again, I can tell you if Im being a slack bastard for free!!![/quote'] Sweet!
THE BODY CENTRE Posted February 11, 2008 Author Posted February 11, 2008 I got a couple of enquiries about this wheel. Maybe good to explain here that I am not renting out this wheel. This is an extra wheel that I have available for people who are thinking about training with power, but are struggling to make up their minds. But it is not available as a long term training option. Or who are curious about the concept. Or .... The use of the wheel for 2 - 3 weeks is basically FREE. WHY? .. just because it is. In all other instances, rather contact Bruce or Bikemax for a wheel to rent or to race with. The wheel is going to available on an ongoing basis ..
THE BODY CENTRE Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 Back' date=' I PMd Ronelle and now we wait.BRUCE: Here is my thing again, I can tell you if Im being a slack bastard for free!!![/quote'] Sweet! Ok, Colonel - ready when you are. (Passed a Pink one on a Bianchi this morning, so hope that was you and that you're feeling better and ready for Bruce!)
THE BODY CENTRE Posted March 17, 2009 Author Posted March 17, 2009 One year later .... I have a Powertap wheel available for anybody who wants to try it out for approx 3 weeks. Its for free, BUT i reserve the right to decide who to give it too -- .
BMCfan Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 maybe this is the thing that will encourage me to get onto the bike more often again TanniR, wil jy my nie op die waitlist plaas nie groot sablief
Gman1834 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 mmm training during winter with power, now that sound coolGman18342009-03-17 06:51:02
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