New powermeter rumours
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cmcdonnell
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Seems fair. I've just got a Stages Campy one and am very happy with it. It has been consistent and is giving me higher numbers as I've got faster/fitter. Takes a while to get used to making some use of it but I think I'm getting there. Still find it hard to ride a consistent power output but I agree if you use it to regulate speed you go faster. I've managed my first 24 mph solo ride on it by aiming for my Threshold power and trying to hold it there without going too much over and also not letting it drop on descents. Never been above 23 before so was very pleased.
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glepore wrote:But I'm not regularly getting trounced by guys on SRM's because they're on SRM's.
Owning and knowing how to use a PM - regardless of brand - are mutually exclusive. SRM or otherwise. But assuming all did know, I'd take the athlete with the more accurate data.
kulivontot wrote:And you'll notice that the great many of these cyclists are continuing to train effectively nonetheless. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for nerding out with data, but the reality is that the big picture is that it doesn't really matter unless you're using some very advanced techniques. The fundamentals of training don't change with 1%, 2% or even 5% data errors.
True enough. But. 20w means a lot to me and I am a Hubbard. I'm not going to mitigate inaccuracy simply because the perception is my ability does not warrant an accurate power meter.
This study (from what I read) also does not factor in temperature changes. Tests were done in what sounds like a consistent environment. And we know some brands (SRM) have known issues with drift as temperature changes.
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20w in intra-unit consistency is a lot and enough to make it uselss.. 20w from power meter to power meter is less of an issue.
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ichobi wrote:Thats the gist of it. Though would be nice if we can have someone willing to commit time and resource to do similar study with more sample sizes from each brand. Not easy.
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I didn't know Specialized ever planned to do a PM. The previous power spider was just a re-badged Quarq.
Is the Pioneer meter for Ultegra 6800 still a relevant option? I'd prefer to hook it through my Wahoo Bolt instead of their head unit.
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