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

Karl Hansen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:55:33 +0000

I have had my Quarq S2275 replaced 5 times, no jokes “5″ times, one of them only lasted 2 weeks. Do you think it has anything to do with them being discontinued, i’m willing to bet money on it.

So comment no 36 ” Quarq power meters are highly engineered and feature multiple temperature compensation systems. From the intrinsically balanced strain gauge arrangement to clever measurement circuit design, temperature effects are isolated and eliminated at every step in the system” that’s a big statement. I believe the Quarq mtb unit has a design flaw and is leaking water or moisture into it.

I’m definitely going to try the Stages, infact I just ordered it. Lets be honest most of us non pro athletes want to use power meters to track fitness, freshness and form so if the average power readings are consistent using the same device then this is what matters.

Ray great, great review.

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 610 In Depth Review by Bluegrass Runner

Bluegrass Runner — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:46:57 +0000

I need to replace my broken FR 305 and had settled on the 610. After reading all the bad things happening, I’m wondering if I’d be better off waiting until Garmin comes out with a replacement. Does anyone have anything GOOD to say about the 610 that would persuade me to go to REI and get one?

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

Pat — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:42:27 +0000

Hey Ray,
Great review – thanks for taking such care and time to throw down all the information anyone could possibly digest.

Curious, just to think comparatively, how you would weigh the Power2Max vs. the Stages for a new power user? I know thoughts on brands of powermeters tend to be rather dogmatic, but I thought I’d throw this out there for you (or anyone else) to chime in on.

Cheers,
Pat

Comment on How to find & create awesome cycling routes in a smarter way by Dave

Dave — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:09:52 +0000

Get a Surly Cross Check, throw some 700x42s on it and don’t let the dirt stop you

Comment on The Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update by Eric N. Winn

Eric N. Winn — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:04:32 +0000

Ray, on your updated ANT+ vs BLE chart at about 571 on the x-axis there is a flat spot for BLE watts while ANT+ is showing some variances. Any idea what that is and if it might represent some of the comments about folks losing BLE signal for a bit?

Comment on How to find & create awesome cycling routes in a smarter way by Al

Al — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:57:24 +0000

To plan routes in France I would even suggest http://www.openrunner.com as it allows to display IGN maps which are the official topographic maps. Depending on the zoom the shown details change and the more details views include the height information. The site works well for cycling although it had been created for running.