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LostSheep - 2010-07-26 2:57 PM Ok, Mark, thanks for the input on the quarq, but I've got a ways to go, and I'm just as confused looking at it now as I was 3months ago.

Am I replacing the whole crankset and current setup I have, or am I buying a new one? (I did see that I could do either or right?)

And how do I know if I'm currently using 110 or 130 crank arms? And lastly, what's the largest difference besides brand on all of the different cranks available? Not sure why, but it just seems like there's a WHOLE lot going on!

[email protected] - 2010-07-26 3:01 PM

decent  week here.

Week Totals

BamaDC - 2010-07-26 2:03 PM

How was everyone's week.  I had very good swim/run week but the bike fell behind due to my pedals locking up.

LostSheep - 2010-07-26 4:58 PM My week: not so good. I'm going to SUFFER at my Rocketman Oly!

[email protected] - 2010-07-26 3:01 PM

decent  week here.

Week Totals

BamaDC - 2010-07-26 8:15 PM

Quarq for SALE!

 

http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=219424&posts=1#M3006155

BamaDC - 2010-07-26 8:15 PM

Quarq for SALE!

 

http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=219424&posts=1#M3006155

pilotzs - 2010-07-27 11:19 AM

What's the biggest differences between the Powertap cassete power meter and the Quarq type crank power meters?  Is one more accurate than the other, better?  What's the better value?

BamaDC - 2010-07-26 3:01 PM

Look honey!  I sweated my azz off!  I've had some recent runs where even my shoes were heavy from the sweat.

cornfed - 2010-07-27 6:16 PM

From the research I've been doing, on the surface there doesn't seem to be a whole lot.  They both use force/strain gauges to measure the amount of torque you're putting out (either directly on the crank or on the hub via the chain) vice the one Polar makes which tries to measure vibrations in the chain.  A lot of things I've read say you need to zero the powertab frequently but I think you need to zero the quarq each time you ride so I'm not sure why people make a big deal out of this. 

I go back and forth but right now I'm leaning towards the powertab.  The main reason is that it's seems a lot simpiler.  Yes, I need to get someone to build it into my wheel for me but I don't need to worry about crank size.  Since I'm still working out some fit issues so I may end up changing crank arms, etc.  I know I can do this with a quarq but it will be more complicated.    The downside of the power tab is that if you have training and racing wheels it can actually be more expensive than a quarq by the time you buy two hubs.  I'm not really worried about this because I don't see myself having two sets of wheels for my current bike.  Right now I'm riding a road bike and by the time get to the point that race wheels make a differece it will be time for a new tri-bike.

cornfed - 2010-07-27 6:16 PM

From the research I've been doing, on the surface there doesn't seem to be a whole lot.  They both use force/strain gauges to measure the amount of torque you're putting out (either directly on the crank or on the hub via the chain) vice the one Polar makes which tries to measure vibrations in the chain.  A lot of things I've read say you need to zero the powertab frequently but I think you need to zero the quarq each time you ride so I'm not sure why people make a big deal out of this. 

I go back and forth but right now I'm leaning towards the powertab.  The main reason is that it's seems a lot simpiler.  Yes, I need to get someone to build it into my wheel for me but I don't need to worry about crank size.  Since I'm still working out some fit issues so I may end up changing crank arms, etc.  I know I can do this with a quarq but it will be more complicated.    The downside of the power tab is that if you have training and racing wheels it can actually be more expensive than a quarq by the time you buy two hubs.  I'm not really worried about this because I don't see myself having two sets of wheels for my current bike.  Right now I'm riding a road bike and by the time get to the point that race wheels make a differece it will be time for a new tri-bike.

pilotzs - 2010-07-29 8:04 AM

thank you for the background.  That makes a bit more sense.

There doesn't appear to be much difference as far as function.  They appear to do the same thing, efficiently.

I only have one bike right now, but may end up with a Tri bike in the future.  I'm not sure if a race wheel will be in my future, at least for a while.  Seems the powertap would be the way to go, since the wheel can be changed easily between bikes in the future.
A crank would be a lot more difficult to switch out.

It seems like I could get a good enough wheel to act as my training and racing wheel, until I get serious (improve) enough to lay the cash down on a really high end set of wheels.

BamaDC - 2010-07-29 8:59 AM Anyone planning a winter marathon?

What races are you looking at for next years A race?

BamaDC - 2010-07-29 9:59 AM Anyone planning a winter marathon?

What races are you looking at for next years A race?

pilotzs - 2010-07-29 9:24 AM

I'm planning on running the St. Jude Half Marathon in Memphis (December).
Atlanta Half Marathon (next March).

After that, I'm looking to do a HIM next year (if all works out and I sign up) and try to get in some serious training over the winter to improve.  Any suggestions on a good HIM for next year?  I would like to do a sub 6 HIM, but will be pushing that based on my current fitness for running.

I'm looking at the following HIM's:

New Orleans (April)
Galvaston (April)
Florida (May)
Augusta (September)
Austin (October)

or non-IM branded
Gulf Coast HIM (May)
Rev3 Knoxville (May)

I'd like the HIM to be my A race.  I'll fill in some races around that.

BamaDC - 2010-07-29 10:54 AM

I'm undecided between Rev 3 and Gulf Coast.  But my first A race will be one of the two.

titeloops - 2010-07-29 1:25 PM I'm doing Augusta in 6 weeks, so I'll give ya some feedback when completed. As mentioned, I gotta finish this years A race (and survive) before I can look at next year. There is a HIM in Costa Rica in Feb., that would be awesome. Not IM branded. I'm seriosuly considering it. CR is just an awesome place. I have over a million airline miles that I could cash in for flight and hotel. (used to travel every week for work so I racked up the miles)

Tangent:
Did a run this morning, and about half way thru the back of my ankle started to hurt. Still hurting. Not sure what that body part is, but starting to worry a little. Any idea's?

BamaDC - 2010-07-29 8:59 AM Anyone planning a winter marathon?

What races are you looking at for next years A race?

LostSheep - 2010-07-30 8:06 AM

I only have the Orange Beach 1/2 Marathon on my radar for my long runin November. But it's Thanksgiving weekend, so we'll see.

Other than that no.

But next year, I'm really hoping for some Oly's and a HIM. I'll sprinkle in a few sprints while I'm there

I'm really looking at Chattanooga, Rocketman (if this years goes good), Buster Britton, Augusta HIM, Rev3 HIM, or Gulf Coast HIM.

Not sure why, but Augusta really has been calling my name lately!