I'm thinking of buying a power meter (SRM with compact cranks) but I'm wondering if it's really worth it. Here's the story: I have a Computrainer & have done the LT test to determine max & ave watts. My coach has me doing weekly (or more frequent) training rides in the Ergo mode at ave. watts. This is all good, I think, for training but I suspect that most riders (myself definitley included) go by perceived effort when racing & look at the watts info afterwards. Therein lies my question: why spend lots of money for a tool that gives after-the-fact info? Is it really worth the $$ and bother? I should add that, while I like to look at numbers to guage improvement, I am somewhat electronically-challenged so I'm not sure I would make full use of the info garnered by a power meter.
Can anyone give me insight/thoughts/advice?
Can anyone give me insight/thoughts/advice?