AndreZA Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Pimp those bars Keith!! Shiny white ones will be killer!! Just like my head!!! remember to get nice and light ones, just like his head.
Gumpole Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 I've got a 725 which I use for HR and altitude (and the little post ride downloadable graph of HR/ALtitude/ speed )..but i still rely on my old cateye for current speed, ave speed and distance readings while I ride...
Marius Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 I've got a 725 which I use for HR and altitude (and the little post ride downloadable graph of HR/ALtitude/ speed ).. but i still rely on my old cateye for current speed' date=' ave speed and distance readings while I ride...[/quote'] I also have a Polar for that and use my PowerTap for the other stats including PO.
keith Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 Guys please excuse my ignorance but may I please have a short definition of what a powertap is
Overlord Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Marius where you at? Its a unit that shows the amount of power you generate as you ride.You should pm bikemax for the complete description on how it works and the benefits of such unit.Being a newby as you stated depending on you budget look at the Blackburn Delphi range with cadence and heartrate monitor to start with.
keith Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 Shot Marius! Clears up my confusion! But I think for the mo I'll stick to just a basic computer. Once I'm a machine on the bike I'll get one to see how blitz I am
word Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Keith, Powertap is expensive. It is a power meter. You should definitely try and get a comp with a cadence sensor. Sigma have an entry level one. Alternatively Cateye is also very good. If you want max info, go for the Garmin edge 350. Great if you are an info junkie. You can then download all ride data to your computer, shows heart rate, cadence, gradient, speed etc.
GreyOwl Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Amazingly, our bodies come equipped with power meters as well. Going up a hill, you'll notice the rapid intake of oxygen, coupled with an unbearable pain in the legs? Thats called "Maximum Effort/Power" On roads where you cannot go any harder, thats the "governor" kicking in. Its your bodies 'fail safe' And my personal favourite... Tingling finger tips, catastrophic humour failure and severe desire for Nandos means the tank is empty. Who needs a power meter?!
keith Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 Greyowl once again your use of words!!! When I turn pro I'll get one
word Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 its a garmin edge 305 not 350 I beg to differ. It is a 305 to the uninitiated but a 350 to those of us who know it personally OK - BUSTED. It was a typoword2008-03-27 08:33:18
keith Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 Word I''m not really sure what you talking about so its ok
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