Affordable power meter

[Milzy]

so I'm thinking of getting a power meter to pair with my bolt.
https://m.probikekit.co.uk/cycling-...CL604Pue69MCFdU4GwodKeoEFw&variation=11280538

Looks amazing and can swap out on all bikes

 

[Bollo]

DC Rainmaker is your friend here. Skip to the conclusions if you're not into the minutiae....

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/powerpod-depth-review.html

Make sure you know what you're buying for though!

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Not sure it will work on a turbo .

 

[Bollo]

Not sure it will work on a turbo .

I'm very sure it won't work on a turbo!

 

[Cuchilo]

I looked at loads over a few years and ended up going for a stages . Just saying .

 

[zizou]

A clubmate has one. It's like black magic to me but seems to work alright. I dont think changing it to different bikes is quite as straight forward as advertised though as he always seems to be doing calibration rides on strava!

 

[windyrider]

BePro, were my choice 2 years ago, pedal based. Working well and easy to swap bikes and calibrate. They are about to announce a new model in the coming weeks, which might my version cheaper and or the new model good value with new features. Might be worth a wait and see.

 

[si_c]

BePro, were my choice 2 years ago, pedal based. Working well and easy to swap bikes and calibrate. They are about to announce a new model in the coming weeks, which might my version cheaper and or the new model good value with new features. Might be worth a wait and see.

I'd happily go for a pedal based power meter, but they don't do SPD compatible pedals.

 

[Milzy]

I'd happily go for a pedal based power meter, but they don't do SPD compatible pedals.

Time to switch to road pedals and get a pair of cleat protectors to walk around in??

 

[si_c]

Time to switch to road pedals and get a pair of cleat protectors to walk around in??

Nah, rather not walk like I shat myself.

 

[huwsparky]

I'd happily go for a pedal based power meter, but they don't do SPD compatible pedals.

If you want a power meter, pedal based systems are one of a few options.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I'm very sure it won't work on a turbo!

Or on group rides

If you want a power meter, pedal based systems are one of a few options.

All of the pedal based systems are road derived. To use SPD pedals you need a crank based system (quarq/rotor/power2max etc) or a crank arm based system (4iiii/stages etc)

Basically, if you're serious about training with power - use hardware that actually measures your output. A wee box with a hole in it to catch wind is not doing that

 

[Dogtrousers]

Or on group rides

Why not?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Why not?

Wind

 

[S-Express]

As ever, the inevitable/obvious questions: what are you trying to achieve and why?