What's the recommended power meter for Campy Athena?
09-27-14, 06:48 PM
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What's the recommended power meter for Campy Athena?
I have an 11 speed Campy Athena with a Fulcrum 5 wheel set. Just wanted to know what's the best way to go about fitting a power meter.
09-27-14, 07:41 PM
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Assuming you like all the bits you've got, the answer's gotta be a Garmin Vector pedal based power meter. Otherwise, you're looking at replacing the crank or rear hub, either of which would be a shame, IMO. You could certainly get a whole new wheel set built around a Powertap hub meter, or an ungainly iBike Newton.
Out of respect for Campagnolo, I'd get the Vector.
Out of respect for Campagnolo, I'd get the Vector.
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Assuming you like all the bits you've got, the answer's gotta be a Garmin Vector pedal based power meter. Otherwise, you're looking at replacing the crank or rear hub, either of which would be a shame, IMO. You could certainly get a whole new wheel set built around a Powertap hub meter, or an ungainly iBike Newton.
Out of respect for Campagnolo, I'd get the Vector.
Out of respect for Campagnolo, I'd get the Vector.
So it's not just a hub change with the existing wheelset? Should I choose that route. I do like my Look A5.1 pedals, and as you mentioned I like everything on the bike. Thanks for your input. I didn't know options were so limited
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Assuming the Fulcrum rim has the number of spokes that matches a PowerTap hub, there is no reason you can't rebuild the wheel with a PowerTap hub. You will still need an ANT+ compatible computer such as Garmin.
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There's a new one coming out that attaches via the pedal axle. Least intrusive of any yet. Not sure if it's "vaporware" or going to make it to market.
https://www.bikerumor.com/2014/08/07/...nkset-for-499/
https://www.bikerumor.com/2014/08/07/...nkset-for-499/
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As far as options being limited, you've already got a complete bike and there are only so many different ways to measure power, so you're going to have to swap something out, whether it's hub, wheels, crank set, or pedals. The Stages system, which replaces a crank arm, won't work with your Athena crank, because they haven't developed anything for Campagnolo yet.
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