Power Meters?

[UltraRunner_ZA]

Hi Everyone,

 

I am on the market for a power meter but there seem to be so many options out there? I really do not have 20k to drop on a training tool.

 

Any recommendations for something under 9k?

 

Shot 

['Dale]

Stages seems to be a popular choice for users here

 

Depending on your crank type, the price will vary

 

Slightly more than 9 big ones

[shaper]

You wanting to use on road or MTB? or for use on the IDT?

[Frosty]

Hi Everyone,

 

I am on the market for a power meter but there seem to be so many options out there? I really do not have 20k to drop on a training tool.

 

Any recommendations for something under 9k?

 

Shot 

If you have a Shimano crankset (Hollowtech II) then check out www.4iiii.com. $399 - $599 depending on your groupset.

[jcza]

Stages. Check classifieds for specials from Bike Addict for R9k.

[UltraRunner_ZA]

Sorry I should have said its for the road!

 

Currently running Shimano 105's

[jcza]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/158565-stages-power-meters-starting-from-r9-100/

[Frosty]

Sorry I should have said its for the road!

 

Currently running Shimano 105's

For $399 you can buy a left-sided only 105 crank (4iiii) with the PM pre-installed. No sending your existing crank in to wait for it to be installed. The only problem is that you have to order from the USA/Canada - and any problems need to be shipped back to them. For me it's worth the risk of paying a lower price.

 

Battery is a CR2032, and lasts for about 100 hours. My first battery lasted me 109 hours.

 

Calibration is easy - rotate cranks a few times, right side at 12 o'clock and then press "calibrate" on your head unit. Takes seconds to complete.

[@ndy]

Have a look at Flavero be pro pedals. I bought the left side only version in Europe for around R7500 (it comes with a matching dummy right pedal). The two pedal option was still way cheaper then the Garmin or Powertap pedals. I think they do have a dealer in SA.

[Saudiq]

Sorry I should have said its for the road!

 

Currently running Shimano 105's

 Unless you're looking for things like pedal power balance or focused on very specific from start intervals then the stages is perfect.

 

I've had SRM/Quarq and now Stages... I have 175 SRAM and I interchange it between my road and MTB and works great (Despite what most people say you shouldn't because of Q factor bla blah, I've had no issues in the last 2 years)

[Saudiq]

For $399 you can buy a left-sided only 105 crank (4iiii) with the PM pre-installed. No sending your existing crank in to wait for it to be installed. The only problem is that you have to order from the USA/Canada - and any problems need to be shipped back to them. For me it's worth the risk of paying a lower price.

 

Battery is a CR2032, and lasts for about 100 hours. My first battery lasted me 109 hours.

 

Calibration is easy - rotate cranks a few times, right side at 12 o'clock and then press "calibrate" on your head unit. Takes seconds to complete.

100 hours is very impressive. My biggest gripe with stages is probably battery life as I have first generation so this is definitely worthwhile checking out

[BicyclePower]

Have a look at the PowerTap systems, a 2 year warranty is offered on all new systems and 3rd party proven accuracy.

 

The road hubs start from R6 995.00

 

Pedals from R12 995.00

 

Chainrings from R9 995.00

 

All are available online at www.powertap.co.za

[Furbz]

how about my look power pedals? - bluetooth. recently serviced. Yours for R12k?

 

at least you are getting power reading off both legs then

 

i can share data i captured with the pedals with you on my polar link

[BicyclePower]

It may also be worth looking at an indoor trainer that measures power, again we have the CycleOps PowerSync on clearance for R8 495.00.

 

www.cycleops.co.za

[Rocket-Boy]

Have a look at the PowerTap systems, a 2 year warranty is offered on all new systems and 3rd party proven accuracy.

 

The road hubs start from R6 995.00

 

Pedals from R12 995.00

 

Chainrings from R9 995.00

 

All are available online at www.powertap.co.za

The hubs are cheaper than I expected. The biggest plus though is the amazing aftersales support through Bicycle Power.

[wolf1969]

Here's an objective and detailed review of all on the market. Good background reading

 

https://intheknowcycling.com/2016/12/04/best-power-meters-road-cycling-enthusiasts/