iBike wattage meter

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2008-08-26 9:33 AM

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Elite
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Subject: iBike wattage meter
Has the iBike meter been discussed here yet? Looking for pros and cons. Anyone have one and what do you think of it?

2008-08-26 9:36 AM
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2008-08-26 10:35 AM
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Subject: RE: iBike wattage meter

I've seen a couple of favourable reviews on these with the latest firmware, especially the iBike Aero.  The downside is they don't work on the trainer and they require a calibration procedure before every ride.  It can't tell if you switch from the drops to the hoods very well either so you have to calibrate it the way you ride and then stick to that position. 

 Power tap (what I use) is wonderful, but you need one for every set of wheels you want to use.

Ergomo is currently fighting off bankruptcy so stay far away from them.

 SRM is the gold standard but expensive.

Quarq is a new product that looks promising and is compatible with the Garmin 705 if you have one.

2008-08-26 11:15 AM
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Elite
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Oliver, BC, "Wine Capital of Canada"
Subject: RE: iBike wattage meter

The main reason I haven't gone with the power tap is because I ride a couple of bikes and have two wheels sets on one of them.

The iBike aero sounds interesting but at $800 I'll have to re-think that route.

I ride a Computrainer so stationary wattage readings isn't an issue. 

2008-08-26 12:17 PM
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Subject: RE: iBike wattage meter
just fyi the newer powertap models, well at least the lowest price on the newer ones I read on another forum to be around 749, just fyi I belive that is for the standard model
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