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[bpsmith]

But we old and crusties are all missing the point, it is yet another must have gadget which in all honesty will do absolutely NOTHING for the performance and satisfaction of cycling, apart from of course it will drain some more of the excess cash out of someones pocket who is finding difficulty in spending it all.

Just because it won’t fit on your penny farthing, doesn’t mean others can’t enjoy.

 

[si_c]

But we old and crusties are all missing the point, it is yet another must have gadget which in all honesty will do absolutely NOTHING for the performance and satisfaction of cycling, apart from of course it will drain some more of the excess cash out of someones pocket who is finding difficulty in spending it all.

I'd disagree to a certain extent, I've found that additional data helps me to pace myself better. I'm quite happy to go out without, but particularly on longer rides, with more hills or inclement weather, I do enjoy the ride more if I can pace myself so I don't explode halfway around.

 

[Ticktockmy]

I'd disagree to a certain extent, I've found that additional data helps me to pace myself better. I'm quite happy to go out without, but particularly on longer rides, with more hills or inclement weather, I do enjoy the ride more if I can pace myself so I don't explode halfway around.

I can understand in this day and age, one is easily convinced by the marketing guys that something is a must have. but as another old crusty, I find them so un necessary, as i tend to only travel at the speed of a striking slug. Unless I have gotten it wrong power pedals use power not give it, they are purly a recording mechanism. but I guess some one more tech savvywith tell me otherwise.

 

[si_c]

I can understand in this day and age, one is easily convinced by the marketing guys that something is a must have. but as another old crusty, I find them so un necessary, as i tend to only travel at the speed of a striking slug. Unless I have gotten it wrong power pedals use power not give it, they are purly a recording mechanism. but I guess some one more tech savvywith tell me otherwise.

You have it right, they provide the amount of power you are currently producing to the bike computer of your choice, they don't help you up the hills!

I'm a statistician, and work with numbers all day, but for some reason I also like to come home and look at numbers!

 

[ADarkDraconis]

I can understand in this day and age, one is easily convinced by the marketing guys that something is a must have. but as another old crusty, I find them so un necessary, as i tend to only travel at the speed of a striking slug. Unless I have gotten it wrong power pedals use power not give it, they are purly a recording mechanism. but I guess some one more tech savvywith tell me otherwise.

Yes, that is what I gathered from a quick online search. So seeing how much force you use on each stroke makes going up hills easier? That is apparently the reason for the purchase here.

 

[si_c]

Yes, that is what I gathered from a quick online search. So seeing how much force you use on each stroke makes going up hills easier? That is apparently the reason for the purchase here.

It's more about understanding how much effort you can sustain for a given period, and how that will impact you later in the day. If I'm doing a commute, I pay no attention to it, I just hammer along as fast as I can given the conditions. However if I was planning to do a 50/60mile ride I'd have to moderate that intensity otherwise I'd have to sit down after an hour and have a sleep!

Tracking the numbers (in my case I use heart rate) allows me to know whether I should ease off a bit more if going uphill or whether I can put a bit more effort in if I want.

 

[cabbieman]

I'm finding the hills too hard so I've bought some power pedals to help me. The extra power will help me over the hard bits. Got a good discount also. View attachment 401069

A newbie with a sense of humour

 

[eagles633]

I fell off the wagon one night. Made a complete fool of myself on here talking jibba jabba. Being a complete fool i got 1 litre vodka drunk before i signed on again. I doubled down making myself look worse. Now iv'e had to have another bottle of vodka to explain my 1st bottle of vodka.

 

[Alan O]

I fell off the wagon one night. Made a complete fool of myself on here talking jibba jabba. Being a complete fool i got 1 litre vodka drunk before i signed on again. I doubled down making myself look worse. Now iv'e had to have another bottle of vodka to explain my 1st bottle of vodka.

Switch off your computer now, my friend, and come back when you're sober as the nice friendly guy you started out as - that's my suggestion. We all have demons, and I wish you well with yours.

 

[eagles633]

Switch off your computer now, my friend, and come back when you're sober as the nice friendly guy you started out as - that's my suggestion. We all have demons, and I wish you well with yours.

obviously i am mentally ill. the way i have acted on here has made me admit that to myself.

 

[eagles633]

Switch off your computer now, my friend, and come back when you're sober as the nice friendly guy you started out as - that's my suggestion. We all have demons, and I wish you well with yours.

i see my response has been stopped. it's awaiting the big brother approval. i'm ashmamed a british website has to refrain . orwell must be spinning