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Powermeter choice - Powertap vs Power2max

  • 26-09-2013 09:38PM
    #1
    richieg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 587 ✭✭✭


    I am considering getting a powermeter and narrowed it down to power tap or power2max crank (rotor 3D+)

    At the minute I have 1 bike with 1 set of wheels (mavic ksyrium elites). I have a BSA68 BB so would need an adapter. While both will do a similar job I am more concerned with future proofing. If I go crank based I may need to use different adapters depending on BB but I have the flexibility of any wheels i choose. My biggest concern is the quality of the front shifting with non Shimano/SRAM crank especially if I move to 11 speed or Di2. At the minute I am running SRAM Red "Black edition"

    If I go with the new power tap it will be cheaper and I would get a set of wheels built up (probably 50mm carbon clinchers). I could use regular drive train which works best for shifting but it limits me with changing wheels and I am not sure of the quality of the hub compare to regular hubs.

    Which would be the biggest drawback limiting wheel choice or possible loss of quality of gear shifting? Any opinions on which way to go?


Comments

  • #2
    dx22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭dx22


    Why not just get the Rotor 3d (not plus) and you wont need any adapters

    I had the same bottom bracket as you on my road bike thats what i got and am very happy with it

    Also for my TT bike i had a completely different bottom bracket but i just bought a shimano ultegra BB for €30 fitted it myself very easy, and now i can swap the powermeter between both bike ad quick as i can change a wheel

    I cant answer your query about shift quality but cant see it being an issue when gears can be easily tuned?

    For me having the PM independent of the wheels is why i got a p2m instead of a powertap and have no regrets
    Hope this helps


  • #3
    richieg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 587 ✭✭✭richieg


    I had thought about that but if I change the bike next year I may need adapters going to BB30 to BB86.


  • #4
    nekovolta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭nekovolta


    Hi richieg,

    I am just with the same doubt. Powertap or Power2Max.

    The point of Powertap is the years of service they have and good reputation. Moreover it is cheap. The limitation is what you said, in the case I want to change wheels. The last thing is your doubt about the quality of the hub: I think there is no problem with that... but I haven't had one of those...

    My doubt with the Power2Max is that they haven't that experience and they had some issues before with the temperature... I also doubt is about the accuracy of the device... I guess or I have the feeling the Powertap is more precision.

    Hope someone can help us...


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