Marius Posted February 15, 2007 Share I'll only say this. The PowerTap is all good except they should have warned us about the HR Function, other than that I don't care if the hub is heavier, I like it that way, I use it for training, so when race day comes, I throw that sucker to the side, put my Light weight Deep Sections on and I fly<?:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /> <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />I also like that I just need to push one button and I can start training, if I understand it right you have to calibrate the ibike every time before a ride, now I don't know what that entails, but I HATE F'ing around just before a training ride. As for the software, yeah, PowerTaps PowerAgent 5.0 sucks, but the 7.0 is a lot better and I just got a 14day trail version of <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Cycling Peaks and it's a crapload better, really nicccce. But if money is a constraint I'm sure the ibike will be more than adequate Popeye. Just my 2c?s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted February 15, 2007 Share "light weight deep section wheels, through the sucker one side...." thats a package you got hanging around in the gerage :-) cant afford that.. think i will go for the "one package", use it on any wheels, training, racing, spinning, messing around whatever. its there and you can use it ALL THE FLIPPEN TIME . I did apply to get adopted by Bill Gates, but the bogger did not reply to my request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Watt Posted February 19, 2007 Share GoLeftyHaving read all of the posts under this topic, I am sorry to see that you are less than satisfied with your PowerTap. I was somewhat surprised, because the last time we met it seemed that you were quite pleased with its performance. In line with our policy of keeping our clients as happy as possible, we would like to offer to buy the unit back from you at a fair price. You are welcome to contact me: adrian@bicyclepower.co.za if you would like to take the matter further. On a related note, and with refrence to some of your criticisms above, I'd be grateful if you gave consideration to these two points: 1. While strain gauges (as used in the SRM and PowerTap) are inherently temperature sensitive, the PowerTap's auto-zero function allows the unit to constantly recalibrate itself during use. This effectively eliminates the problem, and maintains the unit's 1.5% accuracy. 2. I was disappointed when I read your comment about the power meter comparison. This document was created with a view to being as accurate and unbaised as possible. Its creation was a concerted effort, involving many people who are knowledgable on the subject, most of whom have no commercial association with any particular power meter. In fact, it is a more detailed and updated version of the comparison chart that is found in "Training and Racing with a PowerMeter" by Allen and Coggan. It is our hope that it will be considered as the best comparison of it's type on the internet, and we realise that if it's credibility is to be upheld, it must be unbaised. We consider this to be the case. Your feedback on any specific issues would be very welcome. I look forward to your response, and wish you continuing good luck with your training, irrespective of which PM you choose to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windbreaker Posted February 19, 2007 Share In line with our policy of keeping our clients as happy as possible' date=' we would like to offer to buy the unit back from you at a fair price. You are welcome to contact me: adrian@bicyclepower.co.za if you would like to take the matter further.[/quote'] And I know a few guys that would love to get their hands on a "used" PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted February 20, 2007 Share so when race day comes' date=' I throw that sucker to the side, put my Light weight Deep Sections on and I fly[/quote']Hehe - what happened on Sunday Marius - failure to get take off clearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeMax Posted February 20, 2007 Share so when race day comes' date=' I throw that sucker to the side, put my Light weight Deep Sections on and I fly[/quote']Hehe - what happened on Sunday Marius - failure to get take off clearance? He really had his wings clipped by the looks of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted February 20, 2007 Share GoLeftyHaving read all of the posts under this topic' date=' I am sorry to see that you are less than satisfied with your PowerTap. I was somewhat surprised, because the last time we met it seemed that you were quite pleased with its performance. In line with our policy of keeping our clients as happy as possible, we would like to offer to buy the unit back from you at a fair price. You are welcome to contact me: adrian@bicyclepower.co.za if you would like to take the matter further. On a related note, and with refrence to some of your criticisms above, I'd be grateful if you gave consideration to these two points: 1. While strain gauges (as used in the SRM and PowerTap) are inherently temperature sensitive, the PowerTap's auto-zero function allows the unit to constantly recalibrate itself during use. This effectively eliminates the problem, and maintains the unit's 1.5% accuracy. 2. I was disappointed when I read your comment about the power meter comparison. This document was created with a view to being as accurate and unbaised as possible. Its creation was a concerted effort, involving many people who are knowledgable on the subject, most of whom have no commercial association with any particular power meter. In fact, it is a more detailed and updated version of the comparison chart that is found in "Training and Racing with a PowerMeter" by Allen and Coggan. It is our hope that it will be considered as the best comparison of it's type on the internet, and we realise that if it's credibility is to be upheld, it must be unbaised. We consider this to be the case. Your feedback on any specific issues would be very welcome. I look forward to your response, and wish you continuing good luck with your training, irrespective of which PM you choose to use.[/quote'] Dr Watt, I would be happy to chat over a coffee. You tell me when and then we can sit down and chat face to face.Then if anyone needs to get defensive around marketing challenges then it can be thrashed out there and then. and come alone, I'm not into the Jehovah's witness like "buy our Powertap routine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeMax Posted February 20, 2007 Share GoLeftyHaving read all of the posts under this topic' date=' I am sorry to see that you are less than satisfied with your PowerTap. I was somewhat surprised, because the last time we met it seemed that you were quite pleased with its performance. In line with our policy of keeping our clients as happy as possible, we would like to offer to buy the unit back from you at a fair price. You are welcome to contact me: adrian@bicyclepower.co.za if you would like to take the matter further. On a related note, and with refrence to some of your criticisms above, I'd be grateful if you gave consideration to these two points: 1. While strain gauges (as used in the SRM and PowerTap) are inherently temperature sensitive, the PowerTap's auto-zero function allows the unit to constantly recalibrate itself during use. This effectively eliminates the problem, and maintains the unit's 1.5% accuracy. 2. I was disappointed when I read your comment about the power meter comparison. This document was created with a view to being as accurate and unbaised as possible. Its creation was a concerted effort, involving many people who are knowledgable on the subject, most of whom have no commercial association with any particular power meter. In fact, it is a more detailed and updated version of the comparison chart that is found in "Training and Racing with a PowerMeter" by Allen and Coggan. It is our hope that it will be considered as the best comparison of it's type on the internet, and we realise that if it's credibility is to be upheld, it must be unbaised. We consider this to be the case. Your feedback on any specific issues would be very welcome. I look forward to your response, and wish you continuing good luck with your training, irrespective of which PM you choose to use.[/quote'] and come alone, I'm not into the Jehovah's witness like "buy our Powertap routine" Didn't you read his post ?? He is trying to buy it back from you - not sell you another one (trust me - that is the last thing on his mind...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted February 21, 2007 Share I think you need to learn to read... Oh hold on, you're good at it but not at the interpretation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeMax Posted February 21, 2007 Share I think you need to learn to read... Oh hold on' date=' you're good at it but not at the interpretation...[/quote'] I think my interpretation is pretty much spot on in this case GL - trust me when I tell you that he is very keen to take this device that you are so unhappy with, off your hands. If you are in any doubt then give Frank Soll a call directly and he will no doubt enlighten you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted February 21, 2007 Share so when race day comes' date=' I throw that sucker to the side, put my Light weight Deep Sections on and I fly[/quote']Hehe - what happened on Sunday Marius - failure to get take off clearance? Oh Shut your pie Hole! did you not see me come flying past you, it looked like you were standing still....hahahahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted February 21, 2007 Share I have now had 3 punctures in 5 days - hopefully the sight of me standing at the side of the road is a thing of the past! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcyclist Posted February 21, 2007 Share Ok guys, this has gone far enough, I'm closing this thread. Any attempts to start anything related to PT's etc, and becoming a mud-slinging will be closed as well.. It's one thing to discuss a product, but another when someone is using the forum as a means to slander the manufacturer / agents repeatedly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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