Has anyone had a real experience with these power meters they seem to be getting a lot better with new additions.
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Michielveedeebee said:what is this ibike powermeter? is it something like SRM powertaps? I've checked their site but didn't think it was really clear what they were doing? can someone explain please?
It measurs power by calculation it has heart monitor speed and cadence it seems too good to be true but some pro teams are using them.
The basic starts at $199. but the pro top end is around $800 USD. You can upgrade from basic at any stage.
Michielveedeebee said:what is this ibike powermeter? is it something like SRM powertaps? I've checked their site but didn't think it was really clear what they were doing? can someone explain please?
bobs *** said:If I was going to jump into an $800 cycle computer...
bc_hills said:The ibike, as far as I can tell, takes a number of variables (speed, incline, wind resistance, rolling or aerodynamic resistance and rider/bike mass) and calculates what your power output must be based on those variables.
Michielveedeebee said:how can it possibly measure those things :
Go to the ibike web site and log on to the vidio then use the U tube version it will show you everything.
Vegan Dave said:If you're the TT-type, it might be alright. If you can afford a bit more for the PowerTap, it's really worth it. I'm getting on 3yrs of use, and am very happy with it (the SL Wired version.)
El Oso said:It looks like there would be a problem with it on a TT bike because of positioning. The iBike needs to measure wind velocity. Presuming you put it on your stem, I would imagine that your arms on the aerobars would shield at least some of the wind and throw off readings. I suppose you could account for this by adjusting drag figures, but I would think that would require a windtunnel. Might as well spend a few hundred bucks for the PT.