Wheels vs Power Meter, what would you do...

[Mopkop]

Power2max are clearing stock at the moment. Check their website as they do direct sales only.

 

Just got my Power2max plus cranks for the small sum of 8900. Amazing value. Works like a dream!

Hi Drago

 

Are you talking about this?

http://power2max-south-africa.myshopify.com/collections/power2max-classic-road

 

The Sram setup is about R14 100

[Butterbean]

Hi Drago

 

Are you talking about this?

http://power2max-south-africa.myshopify.com/collections/power2max-classic-road

 

The Sram setup is about R14 100

I know we've had some PMs about it, but for benefit of the thread, yes!

 

The classic is the first incarnation. The newer s type is lighter and can fit aero rings (both of which I care little for). So in terms of a power solution I think the value is incredible. Read no complaints about their performance and mine is running like a dream.

 

To be honest, I think I would benefit more from the power meter than wheels. I wish I had invested in the meter before I spent the money on wheels. I would be further ahead in my fitness by far if I had got this earlier!

[BicyclePower]

We clearing out some carbon power tap wheel sets R19 995.00 !! thats a full set of carbon (reynolds) rims built into the PowerTap G3 hub and comes with a 2 year warranty and 3 year crash replacement polity !!

https://www.bicyclepower.co.za/product/powertap-g3-amp-3550-wheels/

[RossW]

Power2max are clearing stock at the moment. Check their website as they do direct sales only.

Just got my Power2max plus cranks for the small sum of 8900. Amazing value. Works like a dream!

Having never considered these, I'm now more than tempted!

 

The BikeRadar review says that their only downfall is the weight. It shows it as 988g; that being the Classic Road version.

 

Your experience regarding this would be great.

[Butterbean]

Having never considered these, I'm now more than tempted!

 

The BikeRadar review says that their only downfall is the weight. It shows it as 988g; that being the Classic Road version.

 

Your experience regarding this would be great.

Yes it is heavy. Much heavier than stages. But I can't really feel a massive difference between the pm and my normal crankset. But for my needs, power metering is more important than weight concern. It is very very reliable and seriously well built so the weight is worthwhile in my opinion.

[Mr. G]

I recently read the interview with one of the top female mountainbikers, who has stopped with all the power meter training, keeping it simple, more enjoyable and she is still at the top of her game. Buy nice wheels.

[khm4252]

What a hard choice this is but I can tell you as a relative begginer I started off with Cadence which built a solid foundation and then moved on to a Stages power meter - I still do indoor training on a Wattbike.  I agree you have to use a power meter properly then you will see good benifit.  Cadence numbers helps greatly in the use of a power meter so that you know what zones you are pushing in and for what period you should be in that zone.  I am at the stage now where I would like a good set of carbon wheels but I think I am a better cyclist now because of Cadence and a power meter. 

[Veebee]

Ive been training with HR and Cadence for the short while i've been riding. Cadence has helped with my riding, and i've made some decent improvements on my average. Actually surprised myself last Sunday when I rode with 3 of the stronger guys from our club. I'm leaning towards to wheels also

[Monark]

By the sounds of it you are not a professional rider but are looking to improve yourself through a hobby. I admire that. A good set of wheels will make a massive improvement to any bike especially where the wheels they are replacing are 'mediocre'. I am not putting your current bike down as I have no idea what the specs so please do not misunderstand what I am saying.

 

My advice is to throw on some sexy 50mm Dark Horse wheels with nice new tyres and enjoy the new look and feel of your bike. A nice set of wheels will make you look twice at your own bike and will no doubt result in a few envious "once-overs" by the guys and girls that you ride with.

 

This is a wonderful hobby and it is fuelled by the heart. If you can make your bike sexier and more of a pleasure to ride why wouldn't you? A power meter will just tell you how tired you are... I say can it and ride for the love of riding.

[Mopkop]

Having never considered these, I'm now more than tempted!

 

The BikeRadar review says that their only downfall is the weight. It shows it as 988g; that being the Classic Road version.

 

Your experience regarding this would be great.

Ross, I've got Force 22 carbon cranks so stages is out. Been looking at P2M and the options are excellent looking at the price.

 

Ive just compared the Force22 to FSA Gossamer crank

 

* Force: 697g (BB30 172.5mm 53x39 BB not included), 715g (GXP 172.5mm 53x39 BB not included

 

*FSA:  53/39T Crank Weight: 797g

 

I dont which crank length FSA weighed but even if that weight was for the 160mm crank theres no real weight penalty comparing the 2 cranks.

 

I'm thinking of getting the FSA power2max and then transfering my chain rings. According to the Power2max site youre only adding 215g to the FSA Gossamer crank.

 

I looked at this comparison cos I was thinking of keeping my Force cranks and getting the Sram power2max but the extra 5k for a +-100g saving doesnt make sense. The extra weight would make my current setup weigh about 820g

 

Oe, and Ill also be 5k closer to a set of carbon 38's

[Veebee]

By the sounds of it you are not a professional rider but are looking to improve yourself through a hobby. I admire that. A good set of wheels will make a massive improvement to any bike especially where the wheels they are replacing are 'mediocre'. I am not putting your current bike down as I have no idea what the specs so please do not misunderstand what I am saying.

 

My advice is to throw on some sexy 50mm Dark Horse wheels with nice new tyres and enjoy the new look and feel of your bike. A nice set of wheels will make you look twice at your own bike and will no doubt result in a few envious "once-overs" by the guys and girls that you ride with.

 

This is a wonderful hobby and it is fuelled by the heart. If you can make your bike sexier and more of a pleasure to ride why wouldn't you? A power meter will just tell you how tired you are... I say can it and ride for the love of riding.

 

I like your way of thinking... it is a hobby for me, and 1 that I seriously enjoy.

Currently riding on fulcrum racing 3's which I would think is "mid" level wheels, but the benefit of an aero wheel would be great.

 

Have made up my mind on the wheels, it will have to be a xmas prezzie to myself.

[BicyclePower]

The new PowerTap C1's are about 1 - 2 months off, MSRP will be R9 995.00

[BicyclePower]

Sram Red 22 BB30 crankset:          557g

QuarQ Red 22 BB30 crankset:       778g

 

Net weight gain:                               221g

 

PowerTap C1 chainrings:               +/- 150g heavier than Sram Red chaingings.

 

Net result, the C1 will be lighter than the new QuarQ Red 22 by +/- 70g…..

[NISI]

Sram Red 22 BB30 crankset:          557g

QuarQ Red 22 BB30 crankset:       778g

 

Net weight gain:                               221g

 

PowerTap C1 chainrings:               +/- 150g heavier than Sram Red chaingings.

 

Net result, the C1 will be lighter than the new QuarQ Red 22 by +/- 70g…..

Could be expensive to replace worn chainrings

[Schnavel]

I just went the route of buying a quarq. Have a look around on eBay and on the hub.

 

I picked up a quarq for 12k landed in really good condition. Works like a dream and runs perfectly

[BicyclePower]

Could be expensive to replace worn chainrings

Replacing rings is possible but as we use propriety rings these will have to be bought from us, they expected between R2 - 3k so slightly more than normal rings but once every 18 months / 2 years is not that bad.