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I've had lots of Powertap serviced. Most when Paligap were doing it but some with the new mob. Assuming they can do it, it seems sensible if you've got a wheel built around it and it's not too expensive compared to another system.
Oh, pre-G3 you might struggle. I have a vague feeling they started running out of parts for them but I'm not 100% sure.
hippy-
I've had lots of Powertap serviced. Most when Paligap were doing it but some with the new mob. Assuming they can do it, it seems sensible if you've got a wheel built around it and it's not too expensive compared to another system.
Looking at £700 with a wheel re-build to a regular hub, seems sensible to try and get it serviced first. Will contact Cyclepowermeters who seem to have taken over.
spinnnout
Think my PowerTap track hub SL+ is finally on its way out - it's had 6 years of heavy use.
I'd like to believe I've had a 21w FTP jump after a weekend of bikepacking but no.
Is it worth trying to get something that old serviced and calibrated? (it's pre G3 and not on the list but might have the same internals)
https://www.cyclepowermeters.com/powertap/powertap-service-centre.html
I've currently got a Rotor Track crankset on with track axle and track BB - looks like the best option is the p2m Track NGeco? Though it will require changing to a 24mm road axle and probably BB too.
I should maybe get a pedal based PM but I just ride everything with SPD, not sure about the Garmin XC100 and the other bikes have their own PMs anyway.