First power meter - guidance and feedback please
Moderator: robbosmans
Power2max, It works, period. Try an internet search and see how many negative reviews or failures you find, I think you would struggle to find many. I have had 2 units form them since they first started and neither has failed me once.
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
@ TheBlackPath - yep, they are not lightweight, but similar to others in that level and with alloy arms (<800g for 172.5 and compact).
If I was lighter and had more money, I'd look at other options.
@ naylor343 - I'd agree with you there and am really looking to get the spider for my Spesh cranks, as that's the neatest and easiest solution. But, the best price I can seem to get for a new one (NGeco or Type S) is A$923 landed (from Power2Max.de - shipping is the killer). Haven't found any S/H in compact at all.
The FSA Powerbox, albeit a bit porky combines two good things - affordable and uses P2M gear.
Trouble is the site with the best price is powermeter24.com and the reviews are mixed - any experience ?
If I was lighter and had more money, I'd look at other options.
@ naylor343 - I'd agree with you there and am really looking to get the spider for my Spesh cranks, as that's the neatest and easiest solution. But, the best price I can seem to get for a new one (NGeco or Type S) is A$923 landed (from Power2Max.de - shipping is the killer). Haven't found any S/H in compact at all.
The FSA Powerbox, albeit a bit porky combines two good things - affordable and uses P2M gear.
Trouble is the site with the best price is powermeter24.com and the reviews are mixed - any experience ?
MichaelB wrote:
The FSA Powerbox, albeit a bit porky combines two good things - affordable and uses P2M gear.
Trouble is the site with the best price is powermeter24.com and the reviews are mixed - any experience ?
No experience of pm24, sorry. I was interested in the FSA powerbox when I was looking for my second power meter, but the p2max summer sale was on and I got a great deal on a rotor 3d type s. When I was doing some research on the FSA, my only concern was chainring compatability. I could not get a 100% accurate answer, but I 'think' that the spider pattern may be unique to the FSA rings and not the same as other 4 hole patterns. Others on here may possibly be able to confirm? Good luck with the search.
I finally seem to have it sorted now. Will either be getting P2M Types S or NGeco from the Aus agent as part of their Black Friday sale. The Type S is A$699 or eco A$799 and get a free set of Praxis rings to boot.
Only slight downside is that if it’s the Type S, it may take a while to get from Germany as Oz had no stock.
Either way, result is great with a new product, in budget with a local warranty. I get to keep my crank and pedals, no special B.B. or tools or proprietary rings, so win all round.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Michael
Only slight downside is that if it’s the Type S, it may take a while to get from Germany as Oz had no stock.
Either way, result is great with a new product, in budget with a local warranty. I get to keep my crank and pedals, no special B.B. or tools or proprietary rings, so win all round.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Michael