Prince Albert Cycles Posted April 18, 2018 Share Anyone with some feedback on this .Need to do some power training to ward off old age .Having a few bikes , road/gravel/Mtb and stationary trainer this seems an inexpensive solution ?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popit Posted April 18, 2018 Share I have been using a Powercal strap for about 3 years now .I find it is an excellent gauge to use .DC Rainmaker's comparison showed it to be about 5-7% out vs a Powertap Hub .This is of no concern to me . I use the same device for all my rides and so my only comparison is me .I have found it to be very similar to the power on my Tacx trainer .I also ride MTB , road and tandem so can use it for all circumstances .GOOD VALUE for your money . milky4130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyone Posted April 18, 2018 Share I use one - as DC Rainmaker says for dedicated interval sessions it may not be ideal or accurate as a direct measure power meter... As a decent gauge of average power it is perfect and cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted April 18, 2018 Share Thanks for the feedback , as Popit said , it's me vs me .Will order today .Thanks again .Arno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popit Posted April 18, 2018 Share I agree with Skinnyone ... I set mine to 10sec averaging .... Edited April 18, 2018 by Popit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 18, 2018 Share Link to where you are looking at buying it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted April 18, 2018 Share Order from Powertap websiteJust did it as easy as fall out of a tree.www.powertap.co.zaMy 3 rd purchase from them in 10 years.Excellent service and after sales service. DangerDave, BicyclePower and Ferro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted April 18, 2018 Share I have one and can't stand the thing.It's forever spiking.HR spikes which then makes the power number spike. Probably ok as a guide (avg power, TSS score) but for specific stuff I don't like it. Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 18, 2018 Share I have one and can't stand the thing.It's forever spiking.HR spikes which then makes the power number spike. Probably ok as a guide (avg power, TSS score) but for specific stuff I don't like it. THIS... and the HR spike does not always correlate to effort, seems to be some other external factors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted April 18, 2018 Share I have one and can't stand the thing.It's forever spiking.HR spikes which then makes the power number spike. Probably ok as a guide (avg power, TSS score) but for specific stuff I don't like it.how much are you willing to let it go for? HDW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted April 18, 2018 Share Being using it for 2 years. It's great to look at average power, normalised power and even a 3 min average. Found it pretty accurate compared to my Tacx trainer and Stages on my road bike. It cannot be used for specific targeted zones or intervals as variations just to big over a short period. For 15 minute intervals its ok but not shorter stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 18, 2018 Share I started using my Powercal again (last weekend) as an HR strap. As I have two devices, I am able to record the power onto my FR310XT (stem mounted), while recording power from my 4iiii PM on FR735XT (with wrist-based HR). I will collect data over the next few weeks and show a comparison between the two. It’s too early to jump to conclusions after one ride (especially as the average was way out). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk milky4130 and Prince Albert Cycles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted April 18, 2018 Share how much are you willing to let it go for?R700 and you can have it.The strap is only about 2 months old but it's a no name brand strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted April 18, 2018 Share R700 and you can have it.The strap is only about 2 months old but it's a no name brand strap.I thought it was the Powertap's PowerCal? BicyclePower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted April 18, 2018 Share The way I understand fitness/power is that as you get fitter you’re HR is lower for the same power; your speed is then also higher. How does the powercal show improvement in fitness and power as the power rises with a higher HR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted April 18, 2018 Share The way I understand fitness/power is that as you get fitter you’re HR is lower for the same power; your speed is then also higher. How does the powercal show improvement in fitness and power as the power rises with a higher HR?I'm fairly fit at the moment. HR is the same only difference is the recovery ie from high HR to normal happens a lot quicker after intervals than previously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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