anyone have an opinion on these products? are they equally accurate?
Everything i have read has lead me to believe that the polar is not as accurate and can be a pain in the ass to set up. However, it is a lot cheaper.
I got a PT pro a couple weeks ago and couldn’t be happier with it. Gotta get cycling peaks software though, since the stock software is terrible.
Sean
What is the importance in the symmetrical vs. asymmetrical hub flanges in the PT SL (symm) vs. PT Pro (asymm)? Does it affect what kind of wheels you can build with them? Is the PT SL meant to be built up on like a Zipp hoop?
I have no idea:) But I’ve seen zipp wheels built with PTs before so that can’t be the reasoning.
It’s about 300$ more and it will be hard to get a hold of, that’s the big difference for me:)
Sean
My Polar was a snap to install, took one hour and worked without a hitch (I followed the instructions).
My complaint, and reason for now going with a PT pro, is that the Polar did not work on the trainer, which is a big part of my regimen.
Also, I got a 2nd bike kit and can use the PT pro on two bikes simply by switching wheels.
Benefit for the Polar is that you can use a disc wheel to TT (I can’t use a wheel cover - not UCI legal) and pace yourself using power.
For multiple bikes, unless you have two Polar mounting kits, a good bet is to get the PT pro (or SL if you race on it and want to spend $1200 on a hub) and a 2nd mounting kit for the training bike.
- Gary
Gary,
Why doesn’t it work on a trainer?
I suppose that there is interference with the pickup, created by the tire/roller interface. It sounds funny to the pickup, which is looking for a noise as created on the road. Very common for Polar to not work well on a trainer, from what I have read on the topica list.
It works good on the road though.
Thanks
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