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To put this in perspective, Ive had my ribble (its the most basic 7005 alu version) for 7 years and whilst I've used a fixie for commuting for most of that time its never had more than a clean down and regrease, its still got the same wheels chain cassette etc, the headset is is broken and is held in place by the stem which has fused to the steerer so can't be replaced, its tatty and doesn't fit very well.
My "race" bike is a trek equinox with 105 and twin hed 3s (I'm a slevless)
If I was to get a pwer meter it would probably be the garmin vector, as I can get it at US trade price through a friend. I'd want to be able to change bikes and wheels fairly easily so the pedal based-ness of the garmin appeals.
If its pissing with rain I usually go for a long run instead of riding, so it won't be used in the worst of weather, although if there are showers then it will be used. I've always viewed bikes as there to be ridden when it suits me, so I really wouldn't be precious, the reason I don't like riding in pissing rain is that I get cold and miserable on a bike whereas I just get miserable when running.
I have a bike fit which I need to book in the next couple of weeks to help me get a better idea of what size I actually need, and I fancy some ok-ish carbon for comfort rather than more harsh alu.