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The graph shows that for some durations Stages is not recording the same power as multiple other units. It doesn't become consistent with the other power meters until you're over 1min. That's pretty important if you're doing sprint intervals. Actually more than just sprint intervals as it's log scale so however long that is - too long!
That's not to say Stages isn't consistently 'wrong' but it doesn't bode well. How do you know when it's wrong? You don't, unless you're running another meter.
Basically, if I was spending big dorra on some bit of bike kit to tell me something, I'd want it done properly. No Stages for hippy.
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@Dammit
Can you link me to where he suggests this? If they are about to release something new I will consider holding out
@andyp
I'm not a data geek. My main reason for getting one is for pacing my rides but obviously would be good to use as a training tool. Would need to get quite clued up first. I am assuming most people do that after they get the power meter. My lamens perspective on it is that everything is a % of your ftp no? So what difference does it make if its a p2m, stages etc? (other than absolute accuracy).
@dan Being able to swap between bikes is somewhat of a factor for me, although the only other bike I have with sram on would be the fixed gear and I cant imagine ever wanting power readings for that.
@hippy Not sure what the graph is showing, other than the stages curve obviously not matching up with the others. But to me the DC rainmaker reviews overall message was that the stages was good and he would recommend, at least thats what I got from it.
@amey would that 30mm rotor world with my standard threaded 68mm gxp BB?
Finally, just seen one can buy a single garmin vector "s"pedal for £600. It doubles left leg readings like the stages. I'm guessing this marketed at cheapskates who will run their old keo pedal on the right? I do quite like this idea vs the stages actually as I can keep my sram red left crankarm.
Bloody hell, too many choices.