cheapest set up for training with power?

[seaneT1]

I want to take my training to the next level and that means buying a power meter and everything else that is needed (a cycling computer etc). The problem is that I am a college student at the moment with no work so I am gathering information to find the cheapest,working set up. So which is the cheapest power meter and cycling computer that can show me the power data, plus heart rate and speed? Thanks in advance

[otoman]

Id suggest a used power tap or Stages or Power2Max that is an old but functional design. Buy a used Garmin 500. Buy a new HR strap. I imagine the $500 range would get you some very serviceable gear.

[Exar]

A second hand SRM PCV could probably had for less. I'd sell you mine for E 200 but the computer needs an overhaul.

[micky]

I've a used wired Srm that I don't use anymore if you're interested.

[seaneT1]

I will start looking for used stuff I guess. I have also found out that older srm wont fit my frame and that there is a large possibility that left side crank powermeters wont fit either because of the direct mount brake under the bottom bracket...thank you all for your inputs!

[BikeAnon]

Cheapest option:

Stages (used) with a Garmin 500. Add a HR strap and you're all set. This is only a good deal if you find one that matches your current crankset.

What frame/BB/crankset do you have now?

I just learned that a Stages Ultegra will fit on a Madone (direct-mount under BB brakes) with a 1mm spacer. My Trek mechanic says this is fine. he has set up several that way.

[LouisN]

Go used, or 4iii Precision if you already have a metal crankset.

Louis

[seaneT1]

I ride a Bottecchia Tourmalet with 6800 ultegra 172.5 crankset and a BB90 (or something like that can't remember the excact type right now) and the problem is that the bb is pressfit and the area around the bb is very beefed up and some old srm types that we tried fitting had a plastick cover one the inside that would "hit" on that that area, making it impossible to fit.

[LouisN]

http://4iiii.com/product/precision/

A few weeks to wait for your left crank arm, add a head unit, and you're good to go

Louis

[kulivontot]

Another option is a speed sensor, fluid trainer, and virtual power for indoor training. I think golden cheetah enables this now. Downside obviously is that it doesn't work on the road.

[allencanna]

wired srm is so cheap now

[ohhyeok90]

Stages or 4iii

if spend more, power2max.

[Geoff]

+1 for a used SRM. I am sure you can get set-up with a wired SRM for a very reasonable price. You will have reliable, world-class data that is still the 'gold' standard. You can set-up rear-wheel speed so cleanly that it is almost invisible. The down side is that you can't use Trainerroad/Zwift, etc. with it.

[quadlt250]

I've seen the old wired Powertap hubs with the Cervo yellow computer selling used for really cheap (~$200ish)

[zev]

Used stages can be had for pretty cheap.