Powertap Computer Compatibility
11-07-07 | 02:25 PM
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Powertap Computer Compatibility
I've tried searching for this without any luck. I want to know whether Powertap head units are reverse compatible. Meaning, would the 2.4SL wireless computer work with the pro hub. Is there a compatibility chart somewhere with model years, etc?
11-07-07 | 02:57 PM
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I asked Saris that exact question about wireless working with the wired. I can't help you beyond this info.
hope this helps,
cdr
letter:
Hello,
The wireless hub is only compatible with the wireless CPU. They are not
backwards compatible.
Regards,
********* | Saris Cycling Group | 5253 Verona Road | Madison, WI 53711 (800)783-7257 | www.saris.com
hope this helps,
cdr
letter:
Hello,
The wireless hub is only compatible with the wireless CPU. They are not
backwards compatible.
Regards,
********* | Saris Cycling Group | 5253 Verona Road | Madison, WI 53711 (800)783-7257 | www.saris.com
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11-07-07 | 03:13 PM
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I just called their customer service, they confirmed that the wired and wireless system are not compatible at all.
1) There are now 2 computers, a 2.4 wireless and a 2.4 wired.
2) 2.4 wireless is only compatible with the SL wireless hub.
1) There are now 2 computers, a 2.4 wireless and a 2.4 wired.
2) 2.4 wireless is only compatible with the SL wireless hub.
11-07-07 | 03:15 PM
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It does. My dog broke my Head unit. The replacement Saris sold me is a 2.4 and it works fine with my wired SL. The only difference is I had to get a new heart rate strap that was coded.
11-07-07 | 03:53 PM
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11-07-07 | 04:07 PM
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^ I'm not sure that's correct. My understanding is that the "2.4" refers to the 2.4 ghz transmission system. If it will receive a 2.4ghz signal from the coded heart rate strap, and from a wireless cadence sensor, I don't see why it wouldn't receive a wireless signal from a wireless hub.
When I asked Saris why they sent me a 2.4 head (that required a new coded strap) they told me they only make one head unit now.
When I asked Saris why they sent me a 2.4 head (that required a new coded strap) they told me they only make one head unit now.
11-07-07 | 04:11 PM
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^^^ The guy I talked to today mentioned that both head units use 2.4 for the coded heart rate, but there are two units when it comes to the hubs. He seems pretty sure, but I guess he could still be wrong.
11-07-07 | 04:18 PM
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^ I'm not sure that's correct. My understanding is that the "2.4" refers to the 2.4 ghz transmission system. If it will receive a 2.4ghz signal from the coded heart rate strap, and from a wireless cadence sensor, I don't see why it wouldn't receive a wireless signal from a wireless hub.
When I asked Saris why they sent me a 2.4 head (that required a new coded strap) they told me they only make one head unit now.
When I asked Saris why they sent me a 2.4 head (that required a new coded strap) they told me they only make one head unit now.
11-07-07 | 04:31 PM
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I have/am selling a 2.4 wired. I don't know where the 2.4 came from but there are definitely wired and wireless versions of the head.
btw that email that I copy/pasted (without the guy's name) was sent to me from Saris on October 22 - in other words, about two weeks ago.
cdr
btw that email that I copy/pasted (without the guy's name) was sent to me from Saris on October 22 - in other words, about two weeks ago.
cdr
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"...during the Lance years, being fit became the No. 1 thing. Totally the only thing. It’s a big part of what we do, but fitness is not the only thing. There’s skills, there’s tactics … there’s all kinds of stuff..." Tim Johnson
