PowerTap vs Garmin Vector

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2012-05-08 8:21 PM

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Subject: PowerTap vs Garmin Vector
so my PT has apparently bit the dust (so says the bike shop) should I attempt to repair (almost 4 (5?) years old) or consider saving up for a Garmin Vector? Any thoughts/suggstions appreciated.

2012-05-08 8:52 PM
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Subject: RE: PowerTap vs Garmin Vector
They keep pushing back the launch date for the Vector; now they are saying it won't be available this summer.  So wouldn't count on it.  Cheapest option might be to fix your powertap.  Also look into quarq; a crank based system which is way cheaper then SRM. 
2012-05-09 2:28 AM
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Subject: RE: PowerTap vs Garmin Vector
I waited over a year for the Vector to come out before I got a Powertap.  Wish I would have gotten it sooner.  The Vector is vaporware at this point.  You could be waiting forever for it.
2012-05-09 3:36 AM
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Subject: RE: PowerTap vs Garmin Vector
I gave up on the Garmin and went with a Quarq. After over six months later Garmin said they're postponing putting out the Vector indefinitely.


http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/garmin-vector-power-mete...
Garmin have announced another delay to their keenly anticipated Vector pedal-based power meter. After saying earlier this year that the release date would be in summer 2012, it's now been pushed back indefinitely.


Edited by DanielG 2012-05-09 3:38 AM
2012-05-09 6:25 AM
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Subject: RE: PowerTap vs Garmin Vector
I'd just repair it. Cycleops customer service is the best. I just talked with them yesterday on getting my joule replaced after being caught in a downpour. Even though I am at fault for the issues that I am now having with the PT, they replaced it no questions asked. 
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