Power Meters / Powermeters (SRM, Powertap, Quarq, Ergomo, Vector, Stages, power2max, P2M, 4iii, InPower, Cinch)

Somebody on here has, can't remember who, but the Rival GXP left crank just slots straight into place to replace the Omnium left crank, doesn't match visually but it works.

yeah, that's exactly what I thought, just wanted to make sure.

If anyone is selling one (165mm) I'd be interested.

No reason to suggest that it won't just bolt on and do up normally. Internet suggests it works fine, even if the Q factor is 5mm out, apparently.

Ah, beaten to it.

@dan

Thanks for the link btw Ludwig.

@dimi3 i use rival stages on my omniums. Works fine.

The Pioneer is more a piece of lab equipment than a typical power meter. I'm flying out to Amsterdam next month to do pedal analysis for Team Belkin (now Lotto Jumbo) and don't need to take as much kit with me as I can use their Pioneers instead.

Morning all, I'm just coming back from months off riding due to a knee injury. I splashed out on some new wheels to celebrate (50% off at wiggle) but wondering if a power meter might be a better idea (wheels haven't arrived yet, can send back to wiggle). Wanted to get some suggestions from the forum.

I have campy 11 speed (athena, silver) on my bike which I think limits options a bit as I'd prefer to keep the classic look. I've seen there are some campy-compatible cranks (FSA, Rotor etc) which work with crank arm based power meters, but they're usually a bit ugly IMO. The specific campagnolo P2M option is just too expensive unfortunately. I've seen the 4iiii power meter (if it's available in the UK) can go on one arm of my crank but apparently not both - and with my previous injury, I reckon I'll have a bit of leg imbalance, so this isn't great.

Ideally I'd want L/R leg readouts (to see how I'm doing with getting my right leg strong again). I know the garmin Vector can do this but I was planning to move to speedplay pedals as they seem to be the most knee friendly... I saw there was a speedplay-based system in development by Brim Brothers but no idea when this is going to be released...

Any suggestions???? Powertap?

splashed out on some new wheels to celebrate but wondering if a power meter might be a better idea

Yes. Always.

PS if anyone has a powertap hub or wheel they want to sell, let me know (PM). Thinking about it I reckon it's the best solution. My gf also interested in getting one so makes sense to share a wheel.

Any suggestions???? Powertap?

It's a solid option, but it won't give you the left/right balance.

However, it's debatable how important l/r balance actually is (I've got it, it has been useful for bike-fit reasons, but not so much for training).

I'd get the Powertap wheel in your situation (unless you can learn to like the look of the Rotor cranks, in that case P2M).

For the average end user L/R balance isn't that useful and may well end up stressing you out. Unless it's a true L/R system (eg. Rotor, Garmin, Pioneer etc.) then there'll be some noise in the data anyway. I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a factor to determine which power meter system to buy, and would agree that a Powertap would be a good idea. Go eBay, you should be able to find a <£350 one second hand

Dibs. How does the battery normally lasts in stages? I got my 6800 last week and so far had only 2 rides with it and changed 2 batteries, that's not normal, is it?

No, that's not right. Mine typically lasts something like 7-8 weeks. What batteries are you using?

Duracell DL2032 first, now it's Maxell CR2032. It went from "NEW" to "OK" in one day. It has a new firmware (2.0.58), that improves battery life too.

Maybe give Saddleback a call and see what they suggest?

I'd say youre Down to powertap vs vector.

Which is a case of which fits Your use.

@dimi3 and @dan, am close to pulling the trigger on a stages 6800, are you pretty happy with yours thus far (except your battery issue Dimi)? Easy to install / use / set up etc etc?

It seems that there's no way of getting them with any significant reduction from around £650-700, did you guys find any good deals?

Take advantage of our superior economy

http://www.powermeter24.com/de/search?desc=on&amp%3Bsdesc=on&amp%3Bkeywords=stages

What a ruddy good idea! Saves about £150! That hadn't even crossed my mind - thanks dude.

Have you used that company before? Are they ok? I'm always nervous using overseas companies as whilst i'm 95% sure there'll be no problems, the returns process can be a bit of a faff and it's harder contacting customer service etc etc

I'd buy abroad any other powermeter*, but not stages.

Number of people I know with issues having to make returns is far greater than those without.

* P2M, SRM, Powertap, Quarq - mainstream with a good track record.

I haven't used them (yet), but I think a few people from here did further upthread.

Howard has a point though, if stages are known to be a bit unreliable it might be better to get one here. Although £150 is a pretty good discount, might be worth the gamble.

Call Saddleback and ask what the warranty process is for units bought outside the UK?

They'd be mighty generous to help you out, I think, but worth a punt in case they are amazing etc.

Germans can do customer service and have a functional postage system.

Often they have better English too :-)