Yes, I know, there are a thousand and one threads already about power meters. I’ve read through a lot of them, and DCRainmaker’s posts and other reviews. I’ve narrowed down my choices to Power2Max or the single Garmin Vector S (...or waiting til Spring?). Wondering if anyone has any specific input into either, or if others went through the same decision. I have Rotor 3DF cranks (stock 2014 Cervelo P3). There are some great Black Friday deals going on now which may cause me to pull the trigger, or maybe wait until the Spring when new units come out or prices are possibly cheaper.
P2M (Type S)
-Seems to “just work” per DCRainmaker and have read good reviews all around
-Would get the Type S since the Classic is sold out
-$200 more expensive than Garmin Vector S
-Power on both legs with left vs. right estimates
-Can’t upgrade firmware
Garmin Vector S
-$200 cheaper than P2M Type S
-Portability between bikes
-Seems a little more finicky for some reason. I’ve read about people having issues with these yet I haven’t really read much about P2M problems.
-Only single leg power
-Seems like there’s more data metrics with Garmin’s “Cycling Dynamics” per DCRainmaker’s review (although some of this may only work with the dual pedals and not the Vector S)
-Can upgrade firmware
-I already use Look Keo pedals and would be easy to switch
Waiting
-4iiii looks promising but doesn’t seem to work with my Rotor 3DF crank
-Possibility of future price declines. I don’t really need a power meter NOW – I’ve been training through the winter with TrainerRoad virtual power – it would be more to take advantage of Black Friday sales if they’re cheaper now. I will want one by the spring when I am in full training mode.
I welcome all thoughts. Thanks all!!
P2M (Type S)
-Seems to “just work” per DCRainmaker and have read good reviews all around
-Would get the Type S since the Classic is sold out
-$200 more expensive than Garmin Vector S
-Power on both legs with left vs. right estimates
-Can’t upgrade firmware
Garmin Vector S
-$200 cheaper than P2M Type S
-Portability between bikes
-Seems a little more finicky for some reason. I’ve read about people having issues with these yet I haven’t really read much about P2M problems.
-Only single leg power
-Seems like there’s more data metrics with Garmin’s “Cycling Dynamics” per DCRainmaker’s review (although some of this may only work with the dual pedals and not the Vector S)
-Can upgrade firmware
-I already use Look Keo pedals and would be easy to switch
Waiting
-4iiii looks promising but doesn’t seem to work with my Rotor 3DF crank
-Possibility of future price declines. I don’t really need a power meter NOW – I’ve been training through the winter with TrainerRoad virtual power – it would be more to take advantage of Black Friday sales if they’re cheaper now. I will want one by the spring when I am in full training mode.
I welcome all thoughts. Thanks all!!