Heads up! There’s some pretty substantial sales that just started. For watches, the Garmin Epix is down to $499, and the Fenix 7 to $449, with the Pro editions also $200 off! Meanwhile the top-end Edge 1040 cycling GPS is down to $499, and both the Edge 540 & Edge 840 are also on sale. As is Varia radar for $149. Some incredible deals, and ll the deals are here!
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I have to have it!
Sweet goodness this giveaway extravaganza is no joke! Count me in for this one!
Fingers crossed!
Yes Please!
POWER!
Pick me, please!
Great site!
Training with power would rock!
I definitely need this!
Perfect…it’s on my list.
You’re the man, Ray!
Yes please!
Need a brand new shiny PM!!!
Made in South Dakota?! You don’t see that everyday.
awesome!!! is alI I gotta say..
Please so my husband will stop bugging me to let him get one.
Sweeter!
I read your review about the product and really appreciate it. As I am an engineer and competitive triathlete myself, I can say that you did a great job. If I am chosen to be the winner, the SRAM Quark power meter will be of great use! However, does that mean that I would have to get SRAM RED 2012 group set from my own pocket or would you have another give away for the SRAM RED 2012 group set =)?
I am not that familiar of the Polar power meter just yet, but based on your review, the accuracy between Polar, Computrainer and SRAM Quark Power Meter don’t vary much. But then again, there are so many variables that can affect the power. What I like is that the Quark power meter would be compatible with my Garmin and even has its own iphone application.
Btw, I may just get your recommended $14 gizmo weight too =). I’m curious… which one of the bikes that you weighed were the heaviest and the lightest?
Power please!
i’m in.
I’m in!
thanks for the opportunity!
Could really use this!
pick me :)
Oh man, I could use this!
This would be awesome to win…Thanks!
Wow, getting even more awesome!
I need this tool to quantify just how slow I really am.
Originally going for a Stages bit it won’t clear the rear brake on my Madone frame :(
This one would be great to have – I’ll even give up my triple !
Sweet giveaway!
Nice one Ray
I need one like this…
Please please please!!!
Wow that’s amaizing, that would take my training to another level
will be my first powermeter
Me Please..!
Wow, that would make me a much better rider, and all-around better person.
I really want this. State of the art.
Looks amazing!
I don’t want this…..
I NEED this.
Thanks for everything you do on this site.
Yes
Great stuff!
Looks fancy!
Yes please! Great giveaway!
Pedal Powerr!!….
Want!
Yes please!
DCRainMaker Rocks!!!
Nice!
Would be great to add power meter numbers to my training!
I want!! :)
Nice One!
That I really want!
Yes please. Sign me up.
Have been trying to justify buying a Quarq for a while, but… two kids come first. :)
bikes!
Yes… Thank you
Thanks!
will auch haben…
Count me in!
It doesn’t seem like there are many that want this so I’ll take it!
Would love to generate some power data too!
I could certainly use one.
I would love one!
mine
yes, I do buy powerball tickets when the jackpot tops $200,000,000. And I actually have a better chance here.
A power meter would be pretty awesome.
TrainerRoad is great but I’d love to get real power on the road too…
next Sunday I will compete in Ironman Klagenfurt! :)
And I’ve been in the market for a power meter :)
thank you
Pick me, please!
This is a crazy giveaway.
3000 comments already, don’t like my chances but I guess you’ve got to be in it to win it right?
got to have that
Thank you for having these giveaways, even if I don’t win theres always a chance…
I totally need a new power meter
Yes please!
Yes please, and thanks for this.
Nice addition to my bike
Pick me
wow always wanted a power meter of course then i would have to learn how to train with it
iI’m in!
Pick meeee!>D
Nice giveaway Ray! (pick me! :) )
Looks awesome!!
Thanks for the contest!
yes please
Quack-quack!
This is my comment!
Damn, I could soooooo use this :) Very cool.
nice
This would be incredibly awesome.
You are unbelievable. Gotta have it.
yesss, please
Yes please! Probably the only way I’ll ever afford to train w/ Power… :-)
Yes please!
This would be perfect for my bike.
I’d like this one too!I
I need this!!