Maui5150 wrote:
I was a complete supporter of the Metrigear Vector a couple of years ago. I liked the price point, the technology seemed like the best option and in the end, it was more for less.
Since then, Garmin stepped it, the product has been delayed, and the price almost doubled. Not sure exact, but Metrigear had targeted around $800 initially, might have been closer to $1000, but was in that range.
Since then, I went PowerTap, got a sweet deal where was like 40% off, and basically only have power on my training wheelset, but still was a cheap option and while the Mavic OpenPro may not be the best wheelset, it is close to bullet proof.
Since then, the Vector Price has come close to double, I have been through 4, yes 4 Garmin 910XTs (waiting on 5th) so not only is the proposition now either even money, or Vector being more expensive, I have doubts about the durability of the Vector, not to mention the larger potential for crash damage. With the PowerTaps, especially when one can have multiple wheelsets for the same price, it greatly minimizes not only downtime, but is a cheaper option.
Maybe the Vector and Quarq / SRM provide a little more data like L/R, but cost wise the Power Tap seems like a no brainer.. Something tells me there will be seasonal sales as well, and I will be looking to have my 808 relaced and replace the hub and still be cheaper than the vector and have power on both training and race rides (with the exception of my disc)
I've gone through NINE Garmin 910xts and one Garmin swim. Would I drop 1600 on something from Garmin? No, not a chance.