New power meter

[steve]

Hi guys

I'm wanting to get myself a power meter sometime during the next few weeks. I used a polar several years ago, i'd probably rather steer clear of those, unless the new one has improved a lot?.

Which brand/model is the go these days?

cheers

[Alex Simmons]

Hard to go wrong with Powertaps and SRM. Quarq is out there and seems to be doing fine but still early days.

[steve]

Quarq is out there and seems to be doing fine but still early days.

Quarq looks interesting thanks!

[82zman]

Hard to go wrong with Powertaps and SRM. Quarq is out there and seems to be doing fine but still early days.

Powertap Pro+ is what I am using. Its a great value. I got a Powertap pro+ rear custom wheel from Neuvation and a Neuvation R28SL5 front wheel to go with it for 1300.00.
I have 2500 miles on the Powertap wheel and its as true as the day I got it. The Powertap Pro+ power meter is also performing flawlessly

[steve]

Powertap Pro+ ..... $1300.00.


Is that USD or AUD?

cheers

[dkrenik]

Depends on what's important to you. There are several "good" manufacturers of PM's out there and they all have varying characteristics to one degree or another. I would recommend looking here (http://midweekclub.ca/powerFAQ.htm#Q8) for a comparison. It's a bit dated and still a good place to start.

Another good resource is Charles Howe's page here (http://trainwithpower.webs.com/resources.htm).

Dave