Alternative to PowerTap Link & Link Lite software

orionradio

I have been having big problems getting the Cycleops software to work on my desktop XP machine. A friend found this website that offers a free down load for 14 days. I downloaded the software and was able to get results in about 10 minutes that included a download from the Cycleopes computer.

The software is a little pricey $75 but worth it for the piece of mind.

BTW - This software will work with any power measuring computer (e.g..SRM).

http://www.cyclingpeakssoftware.com

Marty

GreggGermer

Marty,

I really recommend the use of the CyclingPeaks Software (CP). It is the most powerful software around and I have loved using it for just about two years now. You will enjoy it way more than any other software that comes with a powermeter.

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orionradio

Gregg,

Thanks for the recommendation. I have used it for a couple of days now and I can agree with you. I am going to print out the User Guide and that will help even more.

Marty

rule62

Yeah, it does a lot more than you might think once you learn how to use it. Good stuff!

Bike N Ski

Does anyone know of a reliable(one that works for this application) serial to USB converter that I can use to interface between the PT craddle and my motherboard which doesn't have a serial port? I'd like to try the cycling peaks software, thus the question. I realize this is a technical question regarding hardware, but I feel this forum is the best place to start.
I'm aware there are several companies offering the converters but I'm not sure which one, if any, will work.

orionradio

I don't know where you live but I would find a store (e.g. Best Buy) where if the USB to Serial converter didn't work you could return it.

The second suggestion is to take your computer and the PT interface to a computer shop and have them hook it up and test it for you. You would have to have the software installed before taking it there. I would not depend on PowerTap Link or Link Lite. Neither one of them worked on my computer with XP installed. You can download the Cycling Peaks software for a 14 day free trial. I didn't have any problems with this software. This option would be more expensive but when you left the shop you know that the PT interface is working.

Marty

Bike N Ski

Thanks a lot Marty. There's a best buy not to far from the house. I think that is a good idea. I'll buy it there and try it out, if it doesn't work I can just return it and try another brand from another store. I was hoping to avoid all this running around but cycleops hasn't been helpful at all. Thanks again.

Rob