It is not our interest to review and compare every available system or discuss every nuance (there are other sites that do this well already). There are almost innumerable power meter options available on the market today. While a good coach is the best way to learn how to use a power meter effectively in your training, it is the job of a good shop to make sure you understand the technology that is currently available so that you can choose the system that is best suited to your needs. A power meter is also like owning your very own wind tunnel as it can be used to analyze the aerodynamics of your equipment and position more effectively and realistically than an actual wind tunnel. A power meter is a tool that can elevate your riding and help you understand your metabolism and technique in ways that required a physiology lab in the past. While a power meter that is not used properly can become little more than an expensive speedometer, a power meter that is used well can be an incredibly informative tool. Simply put, if you are not using a power meter to train, and using it properly, you are not training to your potential. Power meters are to performance cycle training today what heartrate monitors were in the 1990’s.
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