My Power Meter (once I learned how to properly train with it) has made me faster than my race wheels ever would have. You could probably get a used PT, put a disc cover on the wheel and then a front FLO 60 for about the price of a Quarq?
Makes sense for triathletes...but if the OP is going into road racing, the only time he'll be able to use a disc cover is during TTs. Of course the OP could just do as you said and get the rear FLO 60 for another $450. That way he'd have power for training, FLO 60/cover with power for TTs, and FLO 60 front/back for road racing where power doesn't really matter (as I mentioned above).
Good idea with the FLO option. I'll keep looking into that.
My Power Meter (once I learned how to properly train with it) has made me faster than my race wheels ever would have. You could probably get a used PT, put a disc cover on the wheel and then a front FLO 60 for about the price of a Quarq?
Makes sense for triathletes...but if the OP is going into road racing, the only time he'll be able to use a disc cover is during TTs. Of course the OP could just do as you said and get the rear FLO 60 for another $450. That way he'd have power for training, FLO 60/cover with power for TTs, and FLO 60 front/back for road racing where power doesn't really matter (as I mentioned above).
Good idea with the FLO option. I'll keep looking into that.
You could actually get a NEW wireless powertap G3 laced into a wheel from wheelbuilder, and then buy a front FLO60 for less than the typical price of a Quarq.
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