Originally Posted by
mike868y
i'm considering getting a powermeter over the winter again. stages is attractive because of the pricing. quarq would be out of my price range unless i got a good deal on a used one (and i'm picky about my cranksets). also looking at the new crank based powerap and really hoping you add it to shimano cranks if you already own the crank.
did you know you can add a pioneer to existing shimano cranks? i just learned they will modify your crankset. your LBS can order a kit through a wholesaler to send in so they will do the upgrade.
kind of neat.
personally, i'd wait until some longer-term reviews are out on the PT meter, but that's me being gun-shy on new meters and reliability/performance. i'd rather not be a paid beta tester.
may not apply to this release, but too much history in this arena with companies, even established ones, going in and forcing consumers to be left holding the bag. agree on the PT's appeal, though.