Which Power meter??

[V12man]

As you know - I also have 2PT's and a stages - service from Bicyclepower has been tops and so far from onmico no issues (but they have the device at the moment.... so we wait and see) - chatting to them on the phone seems positive so far.

So - feedback on the service from Omnico - crank is back in Jhb - replaced at no charge - can't fault that service.

[khm4252]

I got my first generation Stages PM from Chris Willemse and when I had a problem with it they got it changed out for me for the new model at no cost in under 2 weeks.  I love my Stages, can't imagine riding my road bike without it. 

[raptor-22]

Stages is an excellent pm. Cost is justifiable, has very little impact on choice of equipment (carbon and campagnolo options coming .

 

I have a spare dura ace crank arm now, so I'll send that to 4iiii and get precision for the spare arm. That way I won't be without a pm and will have spent less than most other options cost

[Henley 1]

Thanx guys. Check out what Rainmaker thinks :

 

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/buyers-guide2015-edition.html

[raptor-22]

that's two years out of date.

[karma]

[Sulli]

Got my eye on either a Quarq or a Power2max for S-Works crank. Anyone care to share the SA prices of these things? Just as a matter of curiosity, really, as I am likely to order off a USA price list anyway...

P2M is better priced and more reliable.

[raptor-22]

More reliable than Quarq?

Based on what information?

[Mopkop]

Very informative. Ive always wondered about the accuracy of the left/right split on my P2M. the difference has actually increased since when I got the meter about 9 months ago.

 

Should I be worried that this difference is increasing?

[intern]

P2M is better priced and more reliable.

As per Raptor 22 should like a reason for your opinion, if there is one? Thanks!

[Spirog]

One of the main reasons why I suggest PowerTap is that the local agents, BicyclePower Trading, are super cool guys who go the extra mile. Well they did for me on a few occasions! Mike and Dave are the guys there, give them a call, they will give you some good advice on your options.

 

Couldn't agree more. Exceptional service every time from Bicycle Power.

[PlemPlem]

One thing that many are ignoring is, that with any sort of technical gizmo to assist with your training, is that you can accurately track your training improvement from a certain departure point. Accuracy of a certain Watt value is of course important but It is more important that the PM (or HRM) is reading a certain value at the beginning of a training phase and measures/ compares the anticipated end value at some time later in your program to establish the rate of difference/ improvement (just as the HRM did many years ago!).

For example - when I started with my P2M in early August 2015, my measured FTP (in a lab) was 237W. Now in May 2016 after 9 months of dedicated training programs, my FTP is 310W; an improvement of approx. 30%!

If I was Chris Froome, accuracy would be paramount, but for most amateur riders this is immaterial whether or not the PM is reading this 10 -15 W either way. Fact is that I can see and feel my improvement over time and I know that my concentrated training efforts are working for me!

[Krypt0n1te]

For those interested in running Oval rings please note current Power2max power meters are not compatible with them. 1x systems that is.

 

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[PlemPlem]

For those interested in running Oval rings please note current Power2max power meters are not compatible with them. 1x systems that is.

 

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Are you referring to MTB (I am a road cyclist)? I have been running Road Q-Rings 52/36 without any hassles with my Shimano 11 spd Di2 Dura Ace groupset!

[Krypt0n1te]

Are you referring to MTB (I am a road cyclist)? I have been running Road Q-Rings 52/36 without any hassles with my Shimano 11 spd Di2 Dura Ace groupset!

Yes, my bad, with 1x I referred to MTB.

 

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[intern]

One thing that many are ignoring is, that with any sort of technical gizmo to assist with your training, is that you can accurately track your training improvement from a certain departure point. Accuracy of a certain Watt value is of course important but It is more important that the PM (or HRM) is reading a certain value at the beginning of a training phase and measures/ compares the anticipated end value at some time later in your program to establish the rate of difference/ improvement (just as the HRM did many years ago!).

For example - when I started with my P2M in early August 2015, my measured FTP (in a lab) was 237W. Now in May 2016 after 9 months of dedicated training programs, my FTP is 310W; an improvement of approx. 30%!

If I was Chris Froome, accuracy would be paramount, but for most amateur riders this is immaterial whether or not the PM is reading this 10 -15 W either way. Fact is that I can see and feel my improvement over time and I know that my concentrated training efforts are working for me!

Absolute numbers aren't important, in other words; relative ones are.