Originally Posted by merlinextraligh

Any power meter is also going to collect HR data. Lot's of people howeverr choose not to bother with the HR strap when they use a powe meter.

Also, with the exception of the TT stages, I don't think you'll see many rides basing their effort on the power meter in the race.

Most people racing with power meters don't look at them during a race, or do so very infrequently.

I doubt the tour riders would be different in that regard.