"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Power Tap Question

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Stallionforce
08-18-08, 06:58 AM
I have a standard Mavic Open Pro setup with the wireless 2.4 SL power tap.

For races I'd like to pick up a 404 rear with power tap hub.

I'm wondering if I'd need a second CPU (cervo), second HR strap, etc. or if a power tap CPU can "read" two different hubs, setups?

Thanks.

waterrockets
08-18-08, 07:10 AM
You just need the new hub. A training partner and I switch Cervos sometimes on rides if we're trying to diagnose battery or harness issues. The Cervos pick up each other's hubs right away.
pjcampbell
08-18-08, 07:53 AM
With the wireless, you can enter the HubID in the computer. The computer will also "find" the HubID but I find it easier to just have the HubID memorized. So you don't need 2 computers. Same thing with HR strap.

Stallionforce
08-18-08, 09:58 AM
Thanks boys.

I'm finding the Zipp powertap wireless hub (2.4 SL) online for about 2 grand.

Any other sources I should be checking out?
waterrockets
08-18-08, 10:03 AM
Thanks boys.

I'm finding the Zipp powertap wireless hub (2.4 SL) online for about 2 grand.

Any other sources I should be checking out?

Edinabike hub for $1100, get a Zipp 360 rim for $600, some CX-Rays for $80, and have it built for $30...

...not a huge savings
Stallionforce
08-18-08, 07:40 PM
Thanks waterrockets.

I found a couple of other reasonable handbuilt builders for people who are thinking of this:

Kent at Johnson Wheelworks

and Rich at Wheelbuilder
ExPhys
08-18-08, 08:24 PM
There are a couple of guys on Ebay selling SL 2.4 hub kits (hub, comp, HR strap) for $1100ish. Send them an email for their price on the hub only. I got one for $750. If you go this route make sure that you get sent the SL 2.4 instead of the SL wired (I am still dealing with this issue).

I paired mine to a DV46 from Reynolds.