"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - best deal for a power meter ?

just throwing it out there.... online ? links?

Please and thanks.

No idea, but I want to know too so I'm subscribing to this thread.

just throwing it out there.... online ? links?

Please and thanks.

I like the Competitive Cyclist deal. $659 for the whole wheel; $549 for the power tap hub alone.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/product-components/2009-cycleops-power-tap-compdt-rr-1.1-complete-wheel-5905.41.1.html

That competitive cyclist deal is a pretty good one if you want the wired unit (no HR). If you want something else......uh....I might have some ideas.... ;)

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That competitive cyclist deal is a pretty good one if you want the wired unit (no HR). If you want something else......uh....I might have some ideas.... ;)

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I'm not sure I understand the CC description. Does that mean it will record HR if you have the appropriate chest strap, or is there something else you need?

It DOES do heart rate. It just doesn't come with a chest strap. I did the CC deal and bought a chest strap separate.

The price doesn't include a chest strap. There is a new which power meter do I get thread 2-3 times a month. Search for a few of them.

I'm not sure I understand the CC description. Does that mean it will record HR if you have the appropriate chest strap, or is there something else you need?

Yes it will record HR.
Just buy the saris chest strap and you are good to go.

Yes it will record HR.
Just buy the saris chest strap and you are good to go.

I wonder if my coded Suunto strap will work. I suppose I could send them an email and ask.

I wonder if my coded Suunto strap will work. I suppose I could send them an email and ask.

Don't know for sure. I'd contact them to check. I have heard that the Sigma straps will work with them.

who makes those power meters that go on the cranks?

www.quarq.us

www.quarq.us

I've heard of these guys now and then too: http://www.srm.de/

I still think the best deals are used PowerTaps. $465? Come. On.:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Powertap-Pro-SL_W0QQitemZ290310410531QQihZ019QQcategoryZ30108QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/POWERTAP-SL-Wheelset-Shimano_W0QQitemZ260395077296QQihZ016QQcategoryZ58099QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/CycleOps-PowerTap-SL-wheel-DT-Swiss-1-1_W0QQitemZ150340153547QQihZ005QQcategoryZ58099QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://srm.customer.sasg.de/index.php?lang=us makes them also, but don't expect a great deal.

Dang, too slow (Story of my life....)

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for brand new besides the competitive cyclist deal wheelbuilder.com is by far the cheapest and gives you the most options for a custom build. Does anyone have any coupons for them too? I am buying a powertap from them soon and if i could save more money that would be great.

williams also has some pretty good deals if you buy a full wheelset

Glad this thread is here...gotta tell ya, the search feature is not necessarily efficient for finding threads of this type...

Some questions I've had about PT:
Is their much significance difference, with respect to riding, between the 12mm and the 15mm hub...should I really care that much? I've seen posts or comments in various places that the stiffness varies by hub size...but, for a Cat 4 rider in the 165-170 pound range -- is it really going to matter? (And let's even assume that I make it to Cat 3 sometime and that I'm gonna drop another 5 pounds if any of that matters.)

Anything to be aware of with respect to riding in temperatures below freezing or in the rain? Do some of the models perform better in these conditions? I've read in some places that the computer displays sometimes have issues in lower/colder temps (but, data keeps getting recorded).

Thanks!!

I am also interested in knowing if it is worth getting the SL+ over the Pro+ (for the 15mm vs 12mm axle)

I am also interested in knowing if it is worth getting the SL+ over the Pro+ (for the 15mm vs 12mm axle)

IMO, they all work identically. The premium price gets you ANT+ and lighter weight.

I also found one called " ergomo " .. but it only works with an isis crankset.... don't know if it is any good.

I also found one called " ergomo " .. but it only works with an isis crankset.... don't know if it is any good.

It's not. A local coach (former TdF finisher) told me that he has yet to see a month's worth of Ergomo data that's consistent enough to use. He said PT and SRM all the way (he sells SRMs, and has a couple of their ergometers). This was before the Quarq...


for brand new besides the competitive cyclist deal wheelbuilder.com is by far the cheapest and gives you the most options for a custom build. Does anyone have any coupons for them too? I am buying a powertap from them soon and if i could save more money that would be great.

Going that route, I think you all owe Pismet a shot at your business. If I didn't build my own, he'd be my first check.

Another great builder with really good prices is Edina Bike. Phone them though, their online deals are just "decent" these days (they used to have the best wired SL deal around, but not since the 2009 models landed). Anyway, get a quote for a custom build from them through phone and email. You'll be surprised. I've seen their builds, and they're fine.

I have the wired Pt from CC. I had a garmin 305 before and use that HR strap with the PT. It came out to $684 after taxes I think. It also comes with a wheel builder check off sheet with signatures and my name and order number. Kinda cool.

It's not. A local coach (former TdF finisher) told me that he has yet to see a month's worth of Ergomo data that's consistent enough to use. He said PT and SRM all the way (he sells SRMs, and has a couple of their ergometers). This was before the Quarq...





And Ergomo is now defunct. I don't think you can get support for old Ergomos any more. So I would be very leary of buying a used one, unless it came at a true fire sale price.

And Ergomo is now defunct. I don't think you can get support for old Ergomos any more. So I would be very leary of buying a used one, unless it came at a true fire sale price.

Even then, if you get useless data, its just a paper weight. I read that the failure rate was 50% on Ergomos. How would you know that the guy you are buying the ergomo didn't really know much about power and thought his data was ok (or flat out lying to you.)

used powertap, as has been said.

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Going that route, I think you all owe Pismet a shot at your business. If I didn't build my own, he'd be my first check.

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He builds a pretty decent wheel.:thumb:

that Psimet dude built me some sweet arse wheels. not a PT build, but areo, durable, and light. me likes.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2845938220_2ff1823ae1.jpg

Formula RB hubs (Speedcific branded) with Kinlin 30mm rims. Front 24h radial with DT Revs. Rear 28h 2X NDS DT revs, 1X DS DT comps.Weigh in at exactly 1550g for the set without skewers, tape.

i am now considering a Psimet PT build. later.

pm sent to psimet :)

And Ergomo is now defunct. I don't think you can get support for old Ergomos any more. So I would be very leary of buying a used one, unless it came at a true fire sale price.


I'm pretty sure I recently saw a post on Wattage Google group of someone who is doing repairs for Ergomo to keep those using still on the road... But if looking to buy I'd steer clear.

PT would be the cheapest accurate PM, second hand wired SRM's can be found on occassion for a reasonable price too.

It's not. A local coach (former TdF finisher) told me that he has yet to see a month's worth of Ergomo data that's consistent enough to use. He said PT and SRM all the way (he sells SRMs, and has a couple of their ergometers). This was before the Quarq...



Going that route, I think you all owe Pismet a shot at your business. If I didn't build my own, he'd be my first check.

Another great builder with really good prices is Edina Bike. Phone them though, their online deals are just "decent" these days (they used to have the best wired SL deal around, but not since the 2009 models landed). Anyway, get a quote for a custom build from them through phone and email. You'll be surprised. I've seen their builds, and they're fine.

my thoughts exactly. http://psimet.com/

Thanks guys. I'm trying to put together some good pricing when you guys come over from here. For those I have quoted already please let me know if you think you have found a better deal so I can investigate, but I don't think you will.

I miss my powertap - sometimes.

Psimet, can you build a wheel around one that I have if I can get it functioning again?

I miss my powertap - sometimes.

Psimet, can you build a wheel around one that I have if I can get it functioning again?

Absolutely.

Absolutely.

Thanks. I'm going to the shop today and getting my SL-1 scraps.

To heck with a power tap. Psimet, I want the training program you have little meatball on.

To heck with a power tap. Psimet, I want the training program you have little meatball on.

Somehow I think soon it's going to be the other way around. Psi is going to be coached by little meatball. That guy is a freak.

Somehow I think soon it's going to be the other way around. Psi is going to be coached by little meatball. That guy is a freak.

Yeah, great genes and matinee idol looks. Makes me want to kick my dad in the dznutz.

To heck with a power tap. Psimet, I want the training program you have little meatball on.

I just give him advice and look out for him and try to keep him up to date and informed. I wouldn't say I coach him.

He's an animal. A true natural. It is really strange to finally ride with a natural. Now I know what people mean by the phrase. It is unmistakable. It also drives home the idea that there is a line/bar that separates most of us from them. There is no crossing that line. You're either on one side or the other. If you're on my side then you get to struggle like hell, prepare and train like mad....but unless the other group has a bad day....it ain't happening.

He's offered to watch my son while I race on Saturday though. THAT'S a teammate!

He's offered to watch my son while I race on Saturday though. THAT'S a teammate!

I knew he was a nice guy, but that he's such a cool cat. Noice!!