Powertap Pro - Anyone Using It?

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I am seriously considering buying a Powertap Pro and wondering if anyone has experience using it.

Has anyone heard if the seals and general durability have been improved over earlier Powertap models? I live on the Pacific Northwest and I am concerned that the rain will kill it in no time.

thx

Originally posted by bob_chew
I am seriously considering buying a Powertap Pro and wondering if anyone has experience using it.

Has anyone heard if the seals and general durability have been improved over earlier Powertap models? I live on the Pacific Northwest and I am concerned that the rain will kill it in no time.

thx

I've been using one for quite a while now, as i was beta testing them with no problems. The seals are much, much improved over the original Etune unit. The actual hub is no different for the standard or Pro model (it's the CPU and real cadence monitor that's different).

I have no idea on the weather of the Pacific northwest, but mine has been fine in the heaviest of Welsh rain (where it can rain very heavily - at least by UK standards).

Ric

How I love Welsh rain (Welshman living in England!).

Had to start saving my money again for my powertap following my purchase of olympic tickets. Ric, I will be in touch when the funds are available.

Originally posted by 2LAP
How I love Welsh rain (Welshman living in England!).

Had to start saving my money again for my powertap following my purchase of olympic tickets. Ric, I will be in touch when the funds are available.

I never knew you were Welsh...!?

cheers
ric

thanks ric

another quick question - any recommendations for a decent aero rim to build up a powertap on that I can use in training and racing?

Originally posted by bob_chew
thanks ric

another quick question - any recommendations for a decent aero rim to build up a powertap on that I can use in training and racing?

I'd either lace the hub to a carbon aero rim (especially if your roads are good and the weather is nice) or to an aero aluminium rim (which is what i've done). If you get a 30 or 40mm deep rim, then that should be pretty good. I use a 30-mm Mavic rim, laced 24 spoke to the PT, which i use all year round and for racing too.

I believe Velocity rims are very good too (but unfortunately, you can't get them in the UK!:( )

ric

Originally posted by bob_chew
thanks ric

another quick question - any recommendations for a decent aero rim to build up a powertap on that I can use in training and racing?

I have also had good results from the PT Pro. It does give out occasionally in the rain but it seems to be more a function of water getting in the contact at the cpu versus in the hub.

I have also been very happy with my Bontrager Race Lites with PT. They are essentially Rolf Vector Pros remade into the Bontrager name. Not the most aero wheel but a good blend of aero, durability, and performance.