| If you are reading this then you probably have a basic | | | | The drawback is that if you swap your wheels to a |
| understanding of the benefits of training with power | | | | race set that doesn't have a Power Tap hub you no |
| measurement. While not cheap, a power meter can be | | | | longer have power measurement. Because the Power |
| one of the most effective training tools you can get | | | | Tap is wireless and used ANT+ data transmission you |
| besides your bike. | | | | can use either their computer or any ANT+ compatible |
| While everyone talks wattage, a power meter will also | | | | computer. The hubs are a little heavier than high end |
| give you other useful data like heartrate, speed, | | | | models but by only a few hundred grams so you can |
| cadence and distance. If you use a GPS like the | | | | still build up a light race bike with a power meter. |
| Garmin 705 or 500 as your bike computer you will also | | | | SRM crank based system |
| have mapping data and elevation. | | | | These are the pioneers of the power meter. Originally |
| There are two main power meter types: hub based | | | | only available to pros due to the cost, SRM makes |
| and crank mount | | | | models that while not cheap are at least within the |
| Saris PowerTap Hub | | | | price range of the high end serious cyclist. The nice |
| These are the industry standard for hub power | | | | thing with the crank mounted systems is that you can |
| meters. You replace your rear hub with the Power | | | | run any wheels. The system is accurate and can be |
| Tap and have computer on the handlebar that displays | | | | used to help with pedal stroke as it measure each legs |
| and records the information. Power Taps are popular | | | | pressure on the pedals. The system comes mounted |
| because they are easy to swap between bikes and | | | | on a crank. |
| are well priced compared to crank based systems. | | | | |