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Looking for a powermeter that is:
-affordable
-highly reliable (minimal upkeep, maintenance, technical know how required)
-measure power in each leg so I can use it to work on a left/right leg strength imbalance
-bonus points if it's easily transferred between 2 bikes

Thanks in advance
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Re: Powermeter recommendation [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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jsmith wrote:
Looking for a powermeter that is:
-affordable
-highly reliable (minimal upkeep, maintenance, technical know how required)
-measure power in each leg so I can use it to work on a left/right leg strength imbalance
-bonus points if it's easily transferred between 2 bikes

Thanks in advance

How affordable? Your requirements mean a powermeter that is around $800+, unless you can find one used or on sale. Lots of powermeters meet your criteria if you are willing to pay for it.
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Re: Powermeter recommendation [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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jsmith wrote:
-measure power in each leg so I can use it to work on a left/right leg strength imbalance

Has anyone ever proven this to work yet?

Serious question.

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Re: Powermeter recommendation [Timtek] [ In reply to ]
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Timtek wrote:
jsmith wrote:
-measure power in each leg so I can use it to work on a left/right leg strength imbalance


Has anyone ever proven this to work yet?

Serious question.

To gauge recovery from a leg injury, yes. To make an injured or uninjured rider faster, no.
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Re: Powermeter recommendation [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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For what you are looking for I would recommend Powertap P1... the olny thing is not one of the cheapest out there.
I bought one recently and use it with two bikes. Really easy to install, change it often once or twice a week.
What you can do is to buy a single leg (P1S) and then upgrade it to dual side if money is an issue.

Good luck.
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Re: Powermeter recommendation [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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Sounds like you want pedal based power meter.

Agreed with powertap P1. There is also Garmin pedals. But I'd stick with powertap.

Let's hope you are okay with Keo pedals because that's the only pedal form factor with power right now.
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Re: Powermeter recommendation [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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This is simple analysis... find the intersection of the meters in each criteria...

Two-Sided Power
  • Chainring/Spider: C1, Power2Max, Quarq, SRM
  • Crank Arms: Pioneer, InPower, Infocrank
  • Pedals: Vector, P1
Affordable (<$1,000, by my definition)
  • Eliminate SRM
  • Eliminate P1
  • Eliminate Infocrank
  • Eliminate InPower
Highly Reliable (minimal upkeep, maintenance, technical know how required)
  • All remaining qualify
Easily Transferred (bonus)
  • Vector (easiest)
  • C1, Power2Max, Quarq, Pioneer, Rotor

So, the selection is clear. Your best choice is the Vector, followed by any one of the remaining chainring or crank options.

However, depending on your definition of "affordable", you might be best with the C1, Quarq, or Power2Max. Or, if your "affordable" is higher, you could jump up to the P1.
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Re: Powermeter recommendation [jsmith] [ In reply to ]
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Power tap. Best bang for the buck and crazy accurate. I have hub versions, and have friends with other variations. The company is top notch and the products are great. Can't go wrong....
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