Power Tap Power Meter
The Power Tap powermeter uses a rear wheel to contain all the torque sensing mechanism and also a cadence sensor which is tripped by a magnet on the left crank arm. Two wires lead up to a handlebar or stem mounted computer. A wireless version is being released but as yet we have been unable to get a unit to test.
The computer has two buttons and everything is controlled by pushing one or both buttons. It is a little complicated but once learned is quite repeatable. Here are the pros and cons as we see them:
Pros
- Price - The system is much less expensive than the SRM
- Multi bike flexibility - Since the wheel and computer can be easily switched from bike to bike, this can be a nice advantage. The wireless model will be even better.
- Accuracy - The system is very accurate and is consistent. It does a good job of measuring power over the long haul.
Cons
- Durability - The harness and computer are a little delicate.
- Ergonomics - It takes pressing both buttons simultaneously to start or end an interval. This can get dicey in a short intense sprint.
Overall - We like the Power Tap and recommend it highly.
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