Powertap/Garmin advice

[maddox]

 

I've been holding out to see what happens with the new Vector / Metrigear product that was demo'd at Interbike last year but see there have been further delays..  http://www.metrigear.com/news/

 

I'm now thinking I should just go with a Powertap.  I'm looking at either the Elite+ or the Pro+.  I plan to use this with a Garmin 500.  I see that the Elite doesnt have onboard analysis - what does this mean and is this only for the head unit? 

 

Are there any other advantages (besides the weight saving) to go with the Pro unit?

 

thanks.

 

[Minion]

 

I see that the Elite doesnt have onboard analysis - what does this mean and is this only for the head unit? 

Exactly. The head unit that comes with the complete Elite+ package has reduced features compared with the others. Since you'll be buying the hub only, this isn't a problem for you.

 

The only difference between the Elite+ and Pro+ is that the latter has an aluminium axle (so weighs less). Their hub functionality is the same.

 

[Hashiem]

If you going to use another head unit instead of the Garmin you might have a look at the Joule, from what I've heard it really user friendly unlike the PowerTap head unit