Veebee Posted July 20, 2015 Share Just throwing it out there. Not buying anything just yet but if you could only chose 1 to improve your cycling, which would it be ? Lets say with a budget of about R10-15k ?This could get you:Stages PMDarkhouse Full Carbon 50mm/Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLS 52mm In the old days, without PM's, it would mean just riding and getting stronger and quicker, so wheels would then be more beneficial. But now with all the number crunching going around, a PM would help with more specific training. So which would it be and why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 20, 2015 Share Hard one, wheels will be instant gratification, lekker and give you a slight performance increase. The wheels will also make your bike look hot...don't discount this PM will mean zero if you don't use it, and by using it I mean properly with a structured program. You will also have to train your mielie off to see the benefits, but once they kick...it will be worth way more. Bankie99, Saag, BDF and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 20, 2015 Share How seriaaas a racer are you?If yes, PMIf no, wheels ( go slow and look cool ) Maniax, DJR, raptor-22 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted July 20, 2015 Share far from a racing snake at the moment. but its work in progress, and new goodies would only be on the cards in a year or so, but that's only if I can get my average up another 5km/hr and closer to 28-30 on a 100km/1000m ride. only riding for about 10 months now, but "seriously" for the last 5 months or. So my body still has a lot more to deliver [just need to unleash it] before I look at upgrades to make me quicker. Edited July 20, 2015 by Vivek B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Why not save the R15K till you get that average up to 28-30K. By then there will be:1) better power meter products on the market2) better wheels available Maybe you can even get both if you invest it wisely win win Edited July 20, 2015 by raptor-22 Mopkop, RoddieJ, Veebee and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted July 20, 2015 Share Why not save the R15K till you get that average up to 28-30K. well that's exactly what I am doing. As I mentioned above, I am not buying anything just yet Edited July 20, 2015 by Vivek B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Buy these - problem solved.! https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/139769-zipp-202-tubby-wheels-with-power-tap-pro/ And it will remove the temptation ... Skinnyone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted July 20, 2015 Share good, because there nothing cooler than going slow on deep sections and a power meter Veebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted July 20, 2015 Share good, because there nothing cooler than going slow on deep sections and a power meter that's just a good way of showing off what you have, too fast and you only give people a glimpse of it. raptor-22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted July 20, 2015 Share if possible, join a local power class (costs about R1,000p/m in jhb) and see whether you can get any quick gains and whether you like using the power meter. it's a class, so get a buddy to go along for extra motivation for 05h00 classes. Veebee, rouxtjie and J∆kk∆ls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted July 20, 2015 Share Wheels. My logic behind this is that peeps were getting (CTCT) sub 3's way back in the day. Before Garmins, Strava or what what... How many of you own a power meter unnecessarily. velomonatiCT and raptor-22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted July 20, 2015 Share wheels will make the biggest improvement and you can still train and improve using a HRM. As more enter the market with PM production and inherent manufacturing costs get cheaper so will the PM's in time Veebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJP2013 Posted July 20, 2015 Share A bit out of budget but the best of both worlds. http://www.bicyclepower.co.za/product/powertap-g3-amp-35-wheels/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanieFiets Posted July 20, 2015 Share Person dependent, but if you are analytical not much comes close to a PM. Need a coach or read the literature on how to use it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 20, 2015 Share if possible, join a local power class (costs about R1,000p/m in jhb) and see whether you can get any quick gains and whether you like using the power meter. it's a class, so get a buddy to go along for extra motivation for 05h00 classes.This...get the wiele and sign up for a class nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted July 20, 2015 Share if possible, join a local power class (costs about R1,000p/m in jhb) and see whether you can get any quick gains and whether you like using the power meter. it's a class, so get a buddy to go along for extra motivation for 05h00 classes. is Cadence cycling a good place to start ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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