I may have happened upon a wheel this weekend.
Anyone have a Powertap computer for sale???
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Isn't the wheel the most expensive part ?
The computer and hardware is around $300
Yes, but since I think I can put my hands on it, I thought I may as well see if I can bro deal the unit.
gotta lace a hub
jesus son of a bitch. i built a Powertap SL up to a Blackwell Research 100 today...seriously, 6hrs.
started with the wrong spokes (thanks Bike-alog and QBP), made some calls and got the correct length (thanks Rich at wheelbuilder.com), then went through hell trying to spoke it. 100mm deep rim is stupid hard to lace, especially with hidden nipples.
for anyone ever wondering....
Pt SL 24h 2x to a BwR 100 = 214, 216mm spokes.
started with the wrong spokes (thanks Bike-alog and QBP), made some calls and got the correct length (thanks Rich at wheelbuilder.com), then went through hell trying to spoke it. 100mm deep rim is stupid hard to lace, especially with hidden nipples.
for anyone ever wondering....
Pt SL 24h 2x to a BwR 100 = 214, 216mm spokes.
I discovered a hop in the wheel. I detensioned and low and behold, it's got a bad rim. I will call Cyclops tomorrow to determine cost of the unit, and I guess I will order a new rim. I don't know what I want to use. I hate to buy a Velocity Deep for it. I think I'll just go Open Pro and sell the front wheel.
The flanges are a pain in the ass too, Dustin. I laced an Open Pro to one with a trashed rim last night and it was irritating as can be.
The flanges are a pain in the ass too, Dustin. I laced an Open Pro to one with a trashed rim last night and it was irritating as can be.
I'd love to get a power meter of any type, but I'm afraid to know what my actual power is- ignorance is bliss!!
Right now I tell myself I average 300 watts with 500 watt bursts and a 1200 watt sprint. Thank God there is not scientific evidence to prove otherwise
Right now I tell myself I average 300 watts with 500 watt bursts and a 1200 watt sprint. Thank God there is not scientific evidence to prove otherwise
1200 watt sprint my ass, lol
Alright PetacchiRight now I tell myself I average 300 watts with 500 watt bursts and a 1200 watt sprint. Thank God there is not scientific evidence to prove otherwise
Rim is toast on wheel and the hub is one of the old ones, so I am reasonably sure I have Julie talked into letting me buy one and offing the costs with birthday and Christmas cash.
Why on earth are you wasting money on a powertap?
I figure it will be a nice training tool, helping me get strong on the road, and buying it at cost means I won't lose much when I am done with it.Why on earth are you wasting money on a powertap?
For the same dollars, you can buy a single-speed, get stronger -and- have another bike
Seriously, just commuting on my SS, my legs feel stronger than ever.
Maybe you should spend it on countertops?
Make me an offer. It can be yours for cheap.