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Comment on The Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update by Roy

Roy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:22:51 +0000

Fantastic Ray, as ever! Thank you!
On the CompuTrainer, in your opinion what is the best way to warm-up the CT that gives a stable cal. number. I have found that after some intervals, I tend to do another cal. spin up, and the number could be out by 2-3 points. Initially its stable with my PT but then I see it drift sometimes. Its definitely not a faulty CT, as I see the same thing with my 2nd CT.
Thanks

Comment on The Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update by Marten Mann

Marten Mann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:21:33 +0000

I just ordered my Rival Stages PM b/c the weight difference is so small between it and my 2013 Sram Force Crank. It’s only one side too.

Comment on The Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update by JBV

JBV — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:11:08 +0000

A few grams. I have a Rival 175mm arm with the Stages unit on it. I can’t compare to Red, but it weighs 35g more than the Force arm I replace on the bike.

Comment on The Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update by Sami

Sami — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:06:22 +0000

Wow, great effort, thank you Ray! Most interesting revelation here is the impact of temperature compensation; here in SF Bay Area most of my rides have large temperature changes over sustained climbs (e.g. 79F to 61F over 45 min / 7 miles two weeks ago, 77F to 62F over 47 min / 8 miles couple of days ago). For riders in areas of strong microclimates, the Stages may have quite an advantage. I have had my Stages since beginning of March and aside from a few 1-2 sec power spikes earlier (none with the latest firmware), the data has been consistent from ride to ride and matching my “sensations”.

Comment on The Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update by Geoff

Geoff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:46:52 +0000

I’m in the same boat. If they had an affordable option for bb30 I’d be in line to get one.

Comment on The Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update by mcctdf

mcctdf — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:35:14 +0000

You are awesome. Thanks for all the hard work.