I have two road bikes and I am wondering whether its possible to use the left-pedal on my first bike and the right-pedal on the second bike. That way I can have 2 power meters for the price of one. I don't really care about the Left/Right readings so much as I am more interested in the average power. Do you think this will hypothetically work?
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Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [kenny.goh]
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Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [kenny.goh]
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I would assume you would need two head units so unless you want to buy two (which would defeat the purpose of low budget) then I would say no.
But seriously, how long does it take to swap pedals? 30 seconds?
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But seriously, how long does it take to swap pedals? 30 seconds?
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Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [kenny.goh]
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I thought one pedal transmits it's data to the other pedal and then it in turn transmits all data to the head unit.
Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [Zenmaster28]
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Zenmaster28 wrote:
I thought one pedal transmits it's data to the other pedal and then it in turn transmits all data to the head unit.Correct, the right pedal.
Thus, the bike/person with the left pedal gets a raw deal.
Here's more than you ever wanted to know: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/...-wanted-to-know.html
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Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [dcrainmaker]
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Plus it would only tell you your right leg power right?
Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [borncrazy]
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borncrazy wrote:
Plus it would only tell you your right leg power right?The ANT+ data stream transmits total power (watts) and then percentage of the right power (%). The left power is determined based on simple math.
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Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [dcrainmaker]
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Hi all, thanks for the clarification. Guess I will be using the torque wrench after all. 2 more months to go!
Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [dcrainmaker]
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Hi DC Rainmaker,
Thanks for the awesome preview of the Garmin Vector. I have a power-tap which I have been using for a year and I can't wait to use a pedal-based power meter.
Thanks for the awesome preview of the Garmin Vector. I have a power-tap which I have been using for a year and I can't wait to use a pedal-based power meter.
Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [kenny.goh]
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I envy you
Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [dcrainmaker]
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So if you only had the right pedal it would say 100% right and the power displayed would only be from your right leg?
Re: Using Garmin Vector on 2 bikes [borncrazy]
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borncrazy wrote:
So if you only had the right pedal it would say 100% right and the power displayed would only be from your right leg?That's my understanding. I could try it out in the ANT+ simulator for fun, but I didn't bring my Edge 800 with my on vacation.
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Did you bring your Vector? ;-)