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YouYou

2009-08-21 6:09 PM

Regular

Subject: Erogomo Pro power meter - Any thoughts and / or experiences?

Hello,

I have the opportunity to buy an Ergomo Pro power meter.

http://www.bicyclepowermeters.com/ergomoproproducts.html

Do you have any thoughts and or experiences with this specific power meter? Via the search function I have found a few "Power Meter" threads. Mostly people were recommending SRM and Power Tap, and there were some critical comments about the Ergomo. But unfortunately no detail.

Take care

YouYou

JohnnyKay

2009-08-21 6:13 PM

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Not a Coach

11473

Media, PA

Subject: RE: Erogomo Pro power meter - Any thoughts and / or experiences?

Unless someone is giving it to you, I'd pass. Ergomo is out of business, has no product support and most people I know who have one have had issues with theirs.

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MyThreeSons

2009-08-21 6:13 PM

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Master

2301

Rogersville, Alabama

Subject: RE: Erogomo Pro power meter - Any thoughts and / or experiences?

Unless you speak German, I'd say no.

Also take a look a Quarq. I've got a Quarq and it's paired with a Garmin 705, love it. PT are great also.

I don't have any exp. with SRM.

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Birkierunner

2009-08-21 7:18 PM

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Pro

4675

Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro

Subject: RE: Erogomo Pro power meter - Any thoughts and / or experiences?

Actually, one of the former owners of the company has re-launched the company. There's a blurb about it on the ergomo user group website (don't have a link handy at home). So, there is hope on that front, but I wouldn't invest in one right now if I were you. I've had one for 2.5 years and pulled it off my race bike last week due to mechanical failure. I did probably get my moneys worth on the life expectancy. I'm going techno-naked racing for a while. As far as the Ergomo, it is nice to have the pm in the bottom bracket which allows you to use any wheel you want (train/race) but too many unknowns with the company right now.

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jldicarlo

2009-08-21 9:40 PM

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Champion

8766

Evergreen, Colorado

Subject: RE: Erogomo Pro power meter - Any thoughts and / or experiences?

Yeah, I would hold off on an Ergomo and see what happens. When my Ergomo worked I loved it. But then one day it stopped working.

I found this link by searching for what Birkie was talking about. From the sounds of it original owners are SOL...

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YouYou

2009-08-22 8:20 AM

in reply to: #2363454

Regular

Subject: RE: Erogomo Pro power meter - Any thoughts and / or experiences?

Hello,

Thanks a lot for your comments so far.

What I forgot to say is, that I could buy an Ergomo used (according to the description "not a lot of usage". Don't know yet what the seller would like to convey with that, because once the bottom bracket is installed, one uses it always) for $ 500.

Funny thing is, I am actually German. But that would not help me a lot in case of a problem, as I live in Canada now!

Take care

YouYou

bradword

2009-08-22 9:59 AM

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Pro

4909

Hailey, ID

Subject: RE: Erogomo Pro power meter - Any thoughts and / or experiences?

As said here earlier, don't do it. Even used, $500 is a lot for a power meter with no support and no issues. Pass on this one. Look into an iBike or PT to get power on the cheap.

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DrPete

2009-08-22 3:39 PM

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