Do you agree with this statement? (T w/ P)
11-24-08, 01:55 PM
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Do you agree with this statement? (T w/ P)
"I'll take the 105 equipped welded beercan bike with a power meter any day over the $6000 carbon masterpiece with no power meter, I know I'll be a better rider for it." - John Verheul
11-24-08, 02:03 PM
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Yes. The difference in carbon and aluminum does nothing for you. A powermeter does.
I actually follow that too. Although I am getting a carbon bike as soon as they call me and tell me it's here.
I actually follow that too. Although I am getting a carbon bike as soon as they call me and tell me it's here.
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11-24-08, 02:06 PM
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11-24-08, 02:07 PM
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I agree with the statement, if you're dedicated to learning how to use the power meter and following a plan.
11-24-08, 02:10 PM
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Yes, I'd take the PM equipped bike. Consider how this season turned out for me racing steel with heavy wheels and a PowerTap: 9 races, 4 wins, one 2nd, including crits and road races.
The previous year, I never placed higher than 15th.
The previous year, I never placed higher than 15th.
11-24-08, 02:39 PM
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Because for training, all I'm really concerned about is the engine, and how it's performing. I don't care about going faster, I just want to get stronger.
In a race, I just want to win. I'll take every advantage I can get, including the fastest, most reliable equipment.
(I guess a powermeter could be useful for dissecting race data after the fact. I don't own one, so I can't say much about that)
In a race, I just want to win. I'll take every advantage I can get, including the fastest, most reliable equipment.
(I guess a powermeter could be useful for dissecting race data after the fact. I don't own one, so I can't say much about that)
11-24-08, 02:52 PM
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Beer can with power? What?
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11-24-08, 02:52 PM
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I'm quite convinced that the potential increase in power from training with a power meter is greater than the power saved by going from the 105 equipmed beer can to the carbon masterpiece.
11-24-08, 03:05 PM
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It's like riding a bicycle
It's like riding a bicycle
11-24-08, 03:44 PM
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^^The irony of a guy named "bikeindustryguy" stating that is astounding.
I agree. In fact, I state it in Chapter 2.
I agree. In fact, I state it in Chapter 2.
11-24-08, 07:07 PM
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Ugh...powermeter slinking deeper into my brain...got to the point where I was going to buy used for sub $2000...powermeter, powermeter, why do I sense you're gonna take my money sooner than later? Data, analysis, interpretation, charts, I love thee...but, cash in bad economy, I love thee too...what to do, what to do...(mind dump over, thank you)
11-24-08, 07:42 PM
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