Quarq Cinqo

[bruce]

 

Doesn't the SRM use the crankset also for reading power in a similar sense to this one???

 

Yes, the principle is identical.  The patent on the SRM expired a little while ago, which has enabled other manufacturers to build an equivalent unit.

 

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Bruce

 

 

 

What did you think of Powertap?

 

 

 

 

[The Saint]

i'll have to wait till after ive paid for the honeymoon before i can afford one....

 

would be interested to see how well it works compared to a PT. looks like a pretty simple install and setup

 

Honeymoon??? Does she speak english and have you at least had the decency to give her passport back?

[bruce]

 

Bruce

 

 

 

What did you think of Powertap?

 

 

 

 

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I have a very good relationship with Bicycle Power Trading' date=' and support the Powertap units up here in Gauteng - so my opinion is probably a little bit biased

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Having said that, in terms of value for money, reliability, accuracy, I believe it is the best unit on the market.  The debate about whether it is better to have a crank based unit (and then be able to swop wheels) or a wheel based unit (and then be able to swop bikes) can only be settled by the needs of each individual.  But in terms of value for money there is nothing that can touch the powertap, and it's accuracy and reliability are as good as anything available.

 

I coach some riders, so having a wireless unit that I can just put on the riders bike in 2 minutes so they can do a proper test is very useful for me.

 

[Christie]

Doesn't the SRM use the crankset also for reading power in a similar sense to this one???

 

So it will work exactly like a SRM, at half te price. Or actually, better than the SRM, because the battery can be replaced at home.

 

 

[Wonder Woman]

Doesn't the SRM use the crankset also for reading power in a similar sense to this one???

 

So it will work exactly like a SRM' date=' at half te price. Or actually, better than the SRM, because the battery can be replaced at home.

 

 

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Cool....something to save towards once my bike is fully paid off

 

 

[JasonW]

You do still need to buy the computer unit (Garmin 705 at R 6K seems best option) and possibly new cranks if yours are not compatible with the Quarq spider.

[bruce]

 

Doesn't the SRM use the crankset also for reading power in a similar sense to this one???

 

So it will work exactly like a SRM' date=' at half te price. Or actually, better than the SRM, because the battery can be replaced at home.

 

 

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This is an important point, currently battery replacement is quite an expensive process with the SRM, and you lose your power meter for a couple of days.  Also, you need to send the SRM in for calibration every 18 months or so, which is a trip back to Germany - also quite expensive and you lose your unit for a while.

 

[fandacious]

Well... when the hell is this thing available here???

[tikki]

I ride powertap its done wonders for my riding,racing! Im really keen on getting the Quarq Cinqo for mtb @ 130grams it looks like the sh*t,i ve been chatting to Quarq about getting it over here in SA, they are keen but are still ironing out small problems so it should be soon!will let you know when i get more info!