New powermeter rumours

[aerozy]

Ive gone through quite a few powermeters and have to say I agree with the above. Since purchasing my Powertap Ive had bearing and broken spoke issues in a relative short usage span. Crank based power meters is the way to go in my book.

[maquisard]

If you've had broken spoke issues with a Powertap it is due to a poor wheel-build, not a problem with the Powertap.

[eric]

The pre-G3 powertap hubs had poor DS flange spacing, making a less laterally stiff wheel. For some people (like me) that results in broken spokes.

I've replaced a few bearings in my old SL hub but considering how much I used it I don't consider that excessive.

[jekyll man]

If you've had broken spoke issues with a Powertap it is due to a poor wheel-build, not a problem with the Powertap.

Broken spokes on a powertap supplied wheelset= powertap problem....

Its not the bearings that are my concern with the hubs. Its the torque tubes. At least on the pre G3 versions. I'm on number 4

[jekyll man]

Following on from my last post;

Nicholas (jever98)- i'm looking at p2m on a rotor chainset, and have a few questions, thanks?

Am I right in thinking the 3DF - is 30mm axle only? And to what extent- is it like a 386evo length?

And for the 3D- Would I need a rotor bb to fit to 68mm English shell? I would like to change between 3 bikes that are currently running HT2 bb's. If I have to replace all 3, it starts getting expensive

Thanks in advance

[jever98]

@jekyl man:
Yup, the 3DF has a 30mm spindle and the longer axle associated with a BB386EVO. If you want to install your power2max on BB386EVO you need to check compatibility. The outer diameter of the bottom bracket bore mustn't exceed 53mm on a power2max Classic and 57mm on Type S.

And yes, you can install the 3D in a Shimano bottom bracket without problems.

Cheers
NIcolas

[jekyll man]

Many thanks Nicolas

I just wasn't sure, as the rotor website isn't great, and saw a bit of conflicting advice around the tinterweb...

[JamieL]

That's the best thing about the Rotor 3DF - it works on pretty much any BB and is super quick to swap between bikes - Q-factor is a bit big but otherwise all good.

[bangkok]

Nicholas ... ref Campy version:

Q: are the bearing 'USB'/steel or 'CULT'/ceramic ??

[jever98]

Hi bangkok,

it comes with CULT bearings.

Cheers
Nicolas

[bangkok]

Nicolas ... fast reply! ... thanks much, and hope you advertise this, as so SRM for their Campy unit.

I need one now (DE purchase); is it still "May" for official release?

[jever98]

HI bangkok,

Thanks! Yes, we are still expecting the cranks to arrive in May.

Best
Nicolas

[AndreLM]

Nicolas,

Any plan to offer the new over torque cranks as well?

[jever98]

Hi AndreLM,

at the moment Campagnolo doesn't have powermeter specific cranks for the Overtorque standard.

Best
Nicolas

[AndreLM]

Thank you Nicolas for the quick (as usual) reply